Diamond Plate Toolbox

[drmikeyb]

For all you pro's I used my new 3 GG polisher today to do a diamond plate tool box. After what seemed to be a 100 different chemicals the Zephyr Pro 40 came out like a mirror. Question is for one it took forever what should I have used first prior to polishing for prep. Second now that it's polished should I go over it with a coat of wax to protect. Ok all you guys laughing that's fine I admit that the diamond plate kicked my but. But hey I'm willing to learn,so please any suggestions on diamond plate PLEASE HELP. Thank you.

Mike Bradford
Hattiesburg, Ms

[TMQ]

This is what I did today.

Collinite metal wax, 2--4 inch carpet scraps and a terry cloth towel. First scrap was used to apply wax and to rub out. Went forward/backward, side to side and then diagonally following the diamond pattern. Second scrap was used to remove polish---same deal---back/forth, side to side and diagonally. And finished off with terry cloth towel to high luster. The carpet scraps were tossed and a fresh set was used for the next section.

Pics should give you an idea...



Tom

[Eldorado2k]

@TMQ. Looks pretty good bud.

[TMQ]

Thanks...

Kind of sore tonight! Chuckle---too much elbow grease!

But really happy how it all came out. The crew at Classic Muscle Garage were shocked at the transformation.

Told them it was witchcraft---Bat dung and dead toads.

Tom

[Eldorado2k]

Thanks...

Kind of sore tonight! Chuckle---too much elbow grease!

But really happy how it all came out. The crew at Classic Muscle Garage were in awe to see how well it turned out...

Tom

Good idea on making use of that old carpet. I wouldn't have thought of that, it sure beats sacrificing any microfibers. I'm planning to do the same to my friends trailer which he uses to tow his boat.
I'm always on the lokout for any metal that I can polish.

[TMQ]

If you have the time to rub out, yes. It's cheap and yes, saves your pad and it is cleaner overall as well.

And don't forget the bat dung and toads...!

Tom

[drmikeyb]

Great info thank you very much and have a wonderful holiday

Mike Bradford
Hattiesburg, Ms