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03-03-2007, 06:00 PM
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| | | What and how is the best way to polish metal?
So, I was going over all of my materials today, and realized I don't exactly have a dedicated metal cleaner. More than that, what is the best way to really restore metal or chrome/aluminum, etc.
What are some of the tools or brushes, etc. that you like to use? What chemicals do you like to use?
The only polish I've ever used was Mother's Chrome polish. I really like this stuff because it really brightens up the chrome. It hazes and buffs off very easy. By no means though does it clean any rough spots or areas.
I'm looking for products that can help some neglected wheels and exhaust tips, chrome bumpers, etc. I'm not looking to make them perfect, just a noticeable difference. |
03-03-2007, 06:23 PM
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03-03-2007, 06:29 PM
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| | | Fine grade steel wool and a foam type glass cleaner can produce some good results. Not so good for scratch removal, but for negleted areas it works great. |
03-03-2007, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Jdm Fine grade steel wool and a foam type glass cleaner can produce some good results. Not so good for scratch removal, but for negleted areas it works great. | Ahhh, steel wool. I totally forgot about that. Thanks! |
03-03-2007, 07:09 PM
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| | | For unpolished or neglected stainless, I use #0000 steel wool soaked in liquid chrome cleaner. Cleans exhaust tips fast and leaves a nice, protected finish.
For polished aluminum wheels (not clear coated), I use a 3" cotton buffing wheel on a drill with Meguiar's NXT Metal polish or Mothers Billet Creme.
For chrome plated parts, Turtle Wax Chrome Polish works great.
Toto
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03-03-2007, 07:16 PM
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03-04-2007, 12:45 AM
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For unpolished or neglected stainless, I use #0000 steel wool soaked in liquid chrome cleaner. Cleans exhaust tips fast and leaves a nice, protected finish.
| Toto. What kind of liquid chrome cleaner do yo use? |
03-04-2007, 12:49 AM
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| | | That looks good! |
03-04-2007, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Jdm Toto. What kind of liquid chrome cleaner do yo use? | Just about anything I can buy at a hardware store LOL...because it's stainless and I'm trying to remove surface stuff, I tend to use Brasso soaked in the #0000 steel wool. I also bought some cheap stainless liquid polish at the hardware store and used it.
Toto
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03-04-2007, 03:02 PM
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| | | Mmm good call... I would have never guessed to look there. Thanks. | | |
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