Metal Polish - Page 3

stlmikie · 09-28-2009, 04:32 AM

So where you find this stuff Tx? Hey does you floppy taco band do any songs about the president? That would be a good one.

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Originally Posted by txchopperguy

I was using Mothers paste (works good with the powerball), then White Diamond (didn't need powerball anymore) And now I have this stuff that is purple/lavender colored from a company called American Cosmetics and it is the best shit I have ever seen! It goes on easy, brings eveything to a mirror like finish, and the biggest thing for me is the shine lasts so much longer than anything I have ever used...like it actually fights the oxidation. I dont have to rub as often!!!

It isnt cheap at about $16 bucks for an 8 oz bottle, but the damn bottle lasts forever. Stuff smells like it has kerosene or something in it, and the label says it's flammable...so who knows? I only do a real polish on everything about 2 times a year now...plus touch-ups here and there as needed ( or as I actually get off my ass and do it...lol) This bottle has lasted a year so far, and when it's time I will gladly shell out the money for another bottle.

txchopperguy · 09-28-2009, 05:07 AM

pm sent.

stlmikie · 09-28-2009, 05:16 AM

Thanks Tx.

teamkimme · 01-26-2010, 01:11 AM

how did you use the flitz and how much time compard to others how did it work

PurpleDog · 01-26-2010, 01:35 AM

Superfly turned me onto that truck box polish from Lowes last year. It is the ticket....

RubWhore · 01-28-2010, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bruce

I have tried a lot of polishes, and I think WHITE DIAMOND works the best.

I`m with you on White Diamonds

mike394 · 01-28-2010, 06:22 PM

Have used Blue magic for years. Awesome shine that last.

bdmridgeback · 01-29-2010, 04:20 AM

Me, owning my own Detail and customizing shop for almost 10 years, I learned alot about aluminum polish.

We used to polish everything from motorcycle billet to valve covers on show cars and all the way up to polishing pontoons on boats. There are more factors that just ease of on and off and how well it shines when done.

The biggest thing in aluminum polish is how long it lasts and what is in the polish to remove the oxidation. The chemicals that remove it the fastest also linger in the porrus metal and make it oxidize as well. If you are using liquid polishes or pastes, be sure that they do not contain ammonia, anhydrous chemicals or acids. This is VERY important. Ammonia and anhydrous chemicals prematurely age metals, cause more tarnishing and rampant re-oxidization. They are used by many manufacturers to attack oxidization quickly and generate follow up sales, as they look great for a week or two, then the ammoniates or anhydrous goes to work and does a wonderful job of fading quite evenly. The trouble is these chemicals continue the oxidization process too, and often etch into the metals - which is even worse.

That is where I found that Wizards was the best after trying almost every stinking polish known to the detail world over a 8-9 year period. Wizards also has a sealer built in to their polish that seals it from oxidation. The shine lasts the longest from what I found and if you wipe their metal sealer on afterwords, it REALLY lasts.

So it comes down to.... I don't sell Wizards, and I don't work for them, But I do think it is the best for long lasting shine. It may not remove the fastest but close, and it may not be the cheapest. But if you take in consideration that you only need to use it once a year or maybe two years, I say it is the best for the money!!!

Just tryin to help a bro out!

MisterMister · 01-29-2010, 04:44 AM

I quit useing "White Diamond" 6 months ago. I only use Victory's "Awesome Metal Polish".

Gabriel · 02-04-2010, 01:28 AM

Diamond Brite Truck Box Polish

Better Built® Product - Aluminum Truck Toolbox Polish
This stuff looks like White Diamond? I will know more when I use it,
I have to say one thing is that it is easy to get...

jerr-06k9 · 02-04-2010, 03:14 AM

White Diamond

Thanks!!!!

teamkimme · 02-04-2010, 05:50 PM

the flitz i tryed after seeing it on post i will say that i was very happy the good thing i found was even though its blue the color does not stay on the black rubber it is easy to wipe off you can,t beat it I would highly recomend it

testarossa · 02-15-2010, 07:16 AM

I prefer to use Wizard..

09-28-2009, 05:16 AM	#33 (permalink)
stlmikie I wish I had more money. Name: Mike Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Peters Posts: 2,404 My Bike(s): 03 Mastif My Biker Photos Rep Power: 4	Thanks Tx. __________________ If ignorance is bliss then knock the smile off my face!

01-29-2010, 04:20 AM	#38 (permalink)
bdmridgeback Get Your Big Spike Here!! Name: Jake Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 3,738 My Bike(s): EHC'less '05 Ridgeback, 05 Buell CityX, 04 VTX1300C My Biker Photos Rep Power: 5	Me, owning my own Detail and customizing shop for almost 10 years, I learned alot about aluminum polish. We used to polish everything from motorcycle billet to valve covers on show cars and all the way up to polishing pontoons on boats. There are more factors that just ease of on and off and how well it shines when done. The biggest thing in aluminum polish is how long it lasts and what is in the polish to remove the oxidation. The chemicals that remove it the fastest also linger in the porrus metal and make it oxidize as well. If you are using liquid polishes or pastes, be sure that they do not contain ammonia, anhydrous chemicals or acids. This is VERY important. Ammonia and anhydrous chemicals prematurely age metals, cause more tarnishing and rampant re-oxidization. They are used by many manufacturers to attack oxidization quickly and generate follow up sales, as they look great for a week or two, then the ammoniates or anhydrous goes to work and does a wonderful job of fading quite evenly. The trouble is these chemicals continue the oxidization process too, and often etch into the metals - which is even worse. That is where I found that Wizards was the best after trying almost every stinking polish known to the detail world over a 8-9 year period. Wizards also has a sealer built in to their polish that seals it from oxidation. The shine lasts the longest from what I found and if you wipe their metal sealer on afterwords, it REALLY lasts. So it comes down to.... I don't sell Wizards, and I don't work for them, But I do think it is the best for long lasting shine. It may not remove the fastest but close, and it may not be the cheapest. But if you take in consideration that you only need to use it once a year or maybe two years, I say it is the best for the money!!! Just tryin to help a bro out! __________________ - CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE: *WWW.LOWDOWNCHOPSHOP.COM*

02-04-2010, 01:28 AM	#40 (permalink)
Gabriel Member Name: Gabriel Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hitchcock, Texas (near Galveston) Posts: 255 My Bike(s): 03 Chopper, 08 B-King My Biker Photos Rep Power: 1	Diamond Brite Truck Box Polish Better Built® Product - Aluminum Truck Toolbox Polish This stuff looks like White Diamond? I will know more when I use it, I have to say one thing is that it is easy to get... __________________ Last edited by Gabriel; 02-04-2010 at 07:45 PM.

02-04-2010, 03:14 AM	#41 (permalink)
jerr-06k9 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 203 My Bike(s): 06 k9 My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	White Diamond Thanks!!!! __________________

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09-28-2009, 05:07 AM	#32 (permalink)
txchopperguy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Beaumont Tx Posts: 2,157 My Bike(s): 2005 Big Dog Chopper My Biker Photos Rep Power: 4	pm sent.

01-26-2010, 01:11 AM	#34 (permalink)
teamkimme GREEK Name: Bob Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 15 My Bike(s): 2006 Mastiff My Biker Photos Rep Power: 0	how did you use the flitz and how much time compard to others how did it work

01-26-2010, 01:35 AM	#35 (permalink)
PurpleDog Member Name: Jim Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 613 My Bike(s): 2007 K-9 My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	Superfly turned me onto that truck box polish from Lowes last year. It is the ticket....

01-28-2010, 06:22 PM	#37 (permalink)
mike394 Junior Member Name: Mike Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 4 My Bike(s): 06 ridgeback My Biker Photos Rep Power: 0	Have used Blue magic for years. Awesome shine that last.

01-29-2010, 04:44 AM	#39 (permalink)
MisterMister Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 13 My Bike(s): 2008 BigDog K9 My Biker Photos Rep Power: 0	I quit useing "White Diamond" 6 months ago. I only use Victory's "Awesome Metal Polish".

02-04-2010, 05:50 PM	#42 (permalink)
teamkimme GREEK Name: Bob Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 15 My Bike(s): 2006 Mastiff My Biker Photos Rep Power: 0	the flitz i tryed after seeing it on post i will say that i was very happy the good thing i found was even though its blue the color does not stay on the black rubber it is easy to wipe off you can,t beat it I would highly recomend it

02-15-2010, 07:16 AM	#43 (permalink)
testarossa Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3 My Bike(s): dfgsdgsd My Biker Photos Rep Power: 0	I prefer to use Wizard..