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Powder Coated Aluminum Diamond Plate Tool Box
Hi There,
I have a Black Powder Coated Aluminum Diamond Plate Tool Box that is looking dull. It has been neglected for about 5 years.
I was wondering the best way to get the shine back and what would you recommend for a sealer?
Thank you!
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Re: Powder Coated Aluminum Diamond Plate Tool Box
wow, shining Diamond Plate? Nearly impossible unless you get a Dremil tool and work on it for days and day.
But you can try.
I'd go with a Micro Fiber or Wool Pad to get to all the crevices. But this will create another problem, haze or buffer marks.
So, myself, I'd clean it real good and use a spray wax.
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Re: Powder Coated Aluminum Diamond Plate Tool Box
VT
Originally Posted by glen e
....It's all I use these days....they are buffing when I'm relaxing...and still don't get the powder out of canines!
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Re: Powder Coated Aluminum Diamond Plate Tool Box
How about Menzerna Polishing Cream Metal Polish? It looks like it is just a cleaner..
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Re: Powder Coated Aluminum Diamond Plate Tool Box
Tuscarora Dave had excellent results on heavily oxidized/neglected put-out-to-pasture-wet gelcoat using metal polish...don't know if it will work on the powder coated tool box ~ maybe testspot on the underside?!?
EDIT: What have you tried so far, and what were the results?
VT
Originally Posted by glen e
....It's all I use these days....they are buffing when I'm relaxing...and still don't get the powder out of canines!
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Re: Powder Coated Aluminum Diamond Plate Tool Box
about 4 years ago I used a spar wax cleaner with microfiber towel. it took some time to get in all the areas but it did help, it looked cleaner but the shine was a little dull over few months so it wasn't worth the effort lol. Be nice if I could use Klasse High Gloss Sealant.
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Re: Powder Coated Aluminum Diamond Plate Tool Box
Powder coat is hard. Hand correcting is a PITA. Diamond plate adds to your woes.
Gotta google spar wax cleaner, not ringing a bell.
EDIT: Not the right product for the job. Images show anodized aluminum and wood restoration.
VT
Originally Posted by glen e
....It's all I use these days....they are buffing when I'm relaxing...and still don't get the powder out of canines!
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Re: Powder Coated Aluminum Diamond Plate Tool Box
How about the Flitz Motorcycle Detailing Kit. says it can be used in powder coat finishes.
Can I use a regular polish on it, or is Flitz the best option for now?
Can I apply a sealer over it?
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Re: Powder Coated Aluminum Diamond Plate Tool Box
Why not give it a try. Try not to overload your tool with product.
But first a word of caution/advice...
Originally Posted by Vegas Transplant
Powder coat is hard. Hand correcting is a PITA. ...Diamond plate adds to your woes.
While I condider PC to be hard, the process itself lends to issues.
With PC, as the product is baked on, it turns to liquid. Thus liquid will settle as it dries.
With diamond plate, the high ridges (think thin raised edges) will have less paint on them than the rest of the panel.
VT
Originally Posted by glen e
....It's all I use these days....they are buffing when I'm relaxing...and still don't get the powder out of canines!
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Re: Powder Coated Aluminum Diamond Plate Tool Box
thanks for the heads up.
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