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Best aluminum polish on classic/muscle cars? Intake manifolds, valve covers, etc...
So what do you all find is the most effective and best product for polishing all that aluminum under the hood when working on older cars?
Which products are usually the most effective when doing motor parts like intake manifolds, aluminum valve covers and everything else that could use a nice polish up?
Also, do you do it by hand or by machine? If by machine, which one?
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Re: Best aluminum polish on classic/muscle cars? Intake manifolds, valve covers, etc...
I have used Collinite Metal Wax and Blue Magic Metal Polish with decent results. Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment, but I've always done that sort of polishing by hand.
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Re: Best aluminum polish on classic/muscle cars? Intake manifolds, valve covers, etc...
Originally Posted by damaged442
I have used Collinite Metal Wax and Blue Magic Metal Polish with decent results. Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment, but I've always done that sort of polishing by hand.
+1 for collinite metal wax. Awesome stuff
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Re: Best aluminum polish on classic/muscle cars? Intake manifolds, valve covers, etc...
Never tried collinite before... I've only used like mothers and the other blue little can metal polish for aluminum. Both ok I guess but still wanted something a bit more effective than the mothers aluminum polish.
Is collinite an OTC product or no?
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Re: Best aluminum polish on classic/muscle cars? Intake manifolds, valve covers, etc...
IMHO:
Mother's has the best aluminum polishes...
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Re: Best aluminum polish on classic/muscle cars? Intake manifolds, valve covers, etc...
Simichrome and Speedys Metal Polish.
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Re: Best aluminum polish on classic/muscle cars? Intake manifolds, valve covers, etc...
Wolfgang has a series of nice metal polish.
A compound, polish and super fine one.
The compound is pretty aggressive and the fine one brings out an unbelievable shine.
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Re: Best aluminum polish on classic/muscle cars? Intake manifolds, valve covers, etc...
Originally Posted by JoeHotRod
...but still wanted something a bit more effective than the mothers aluminum polish.
More effective means more aggressive. Keep in mind aluminum polishes are made for smooth surfaces, and many of the areas you're referring to are a rough finish. So, you'll need to deal with a removal of the residue down in the pattern/pores of the aluminum.
it sounds like you'll need a multi-step program.
An aggressive polish, followed by finer grades until you achieve the finish you're looking for.
We do make a very aggressive metal polish - part # 05150 PowerMetal Scratch Removing Polish, and yes, AutoGeek stocks it. You'd follow it with our regular Mag & Auminum Polish and then, if desired, Billet Metal Polish. I know Wenol has several grades (blue and red), which are similar to to my mid and finish grades. Meguiar's also has 3 grades of polish.
Off the top of my head, I can't think of any others.
Good luck. I think you'll find, if possible, removal of the part for polishing will yield better results and less damage to your fingers and arms.
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Re: Best aluminum polish on classic/muscle cars? Intake manifolds, valve covers, etc...
I use 3m chrome and metal polish. Great stuff.
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Re: Best aluminum polish on classic/muscle cars? Intake manifolds, valve covers, etc...
Originally Posted by forrest@mothers
More effective means more aggressive. Keep in mind aluminum polishes are made for smooth surfaces, and many of the areas you're referring to are a rough finish. So, you'll need to deal with a removal of the residue down in the pattern/pores of the aluminum.
it sounds like you'll need a multi-step program.
An aggressive polish, followed by finer grades until you achieve the finish you're looking for.
We do make a very aggressive metal polish - part # 05150 PowerMetal Scratch Removing Polish, and yes, AutoGeek stocks it. You'd follow it with our regular Mag & Auminum Polish and then, if desired, Billet Metal Polish. I know Wenol has several grades (blue and red), which are similar to to my mid and finish grades. Meguiar's also has 3 grades of polish.
Off the top of my head, I can't think of any others.
Good luck. I think you'll find, if possible, removal of the part for polishing will yield better results and less damage to your fingers and arms.
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