flitz or other polishes??
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flitz or other polishes??
has anyone used there products? if so how doe they work? good bad?? I have some alum that needs some attantion maybe some stainless as well. Any one have ane recomidations for others as well? or on polishing period. thanks
http://www.flitz.com/
http://www.flitz.com/
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I used the Flitz stuff on my cast aluminum rims. The were very oxidized. I took them (with the tires mounted) off the truck and laid them flat on the floor. Then, using a drill motor and the (miracle) Flitz pad, I buffed them out. I was surprised at how well it worked! Very nice. Not too tough. Took most of one Saturday to remove, polish and remount all four rims. That's been 1-1/2 years ago and they are just now about to need a touch up buffing. Well worth the $20 cost.
One tip: I put the polish on the rim using a finger to spread it out, then applied the pad to polish. (If you put the polish directly on the Flitz pad, it just flys all over the garage). I did one quadrant at a time. I had to do a couple of problem areas using two applications of the polish.
One tip: I put the polish on the rim using a finger to spread it out, then applied the pad to polish. (If you put the polish directly on the Flitz pad, it just flys all over the garage). I did one quadrant at a time. I had to do a couple of problem areas using two applications of the polish.
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Randy are you describing the flitz thing that is orange and looks like a small bundle of strips that spins around?? I've seen those advertised on TV, but thought the they were a little pricey. Can they be found at auto parts stores too? As far as flat pieces go, I bought a metal polishing kit and did it all myself. I mounted the polishing wheel on the shft of my radial arm saw. It turned the ss into a mirror finish. But be careful, it does get the metal a little warm. Jag
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Jag -
Yeah, the orange ball thingy. Worked great. Washed up in the washer with the shop rags (wifed loved that!).
I bought it because they showed it polishing wheels. Mine needed that and I didn't much care for the idea of doing them by hand. Considering the end result, I thought it was a good buy.
Yeah, the orange ball thingy. Worked great. Washed up in the washer with the shop rags (wifed loved that!).
I bought it because they showed it polishing wheels. Mine needed that and I didn't much care for the idea of doing them by hand. Considering the end result, I thought it was a good buy.
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I have used flitz over 15 years on all types of things
works good on copper brass plastic chrome ss
on some metal it can put a nice mirror finish
it also has a little wax in it to protect the finish
you don"t need the ball to do a good job
works good on copper brass plastic chrome ss
on some metal it can put a nice mirror finish
it also has a little wax in it to protect the finish
you don"t need the ball to do a good job
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I use a product called Ultra Car Care Products. They have a metal polish that costs about $10 for big bottle. It works awesome and lasts. I use their polishes and other products also. I sent a friend of mine some products to Tennessee (he's got a red 53). He's now winning several trophies for best paint. It's not available everywhere though.
BTW- Don't waste you money on Adam's Waxes. Very expensive and not that good. I won a basket kit and tried it. Wasn't impressed at all.
BTW- Don't waste you money on Adam's Waxes. Very expensive and not that good. I won a basket kit and tried it. Wasn't impressed at all.
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i have had really good luch with a product call pro liquid buffer, www.proliquidbuffer.com, i couldn't beleive my eyes you rubb it in then let it dry and whip off. it's great, if you have a big area to do i have made my own buffing wheels out of old jeans. cut out a bunch of circles, super size cups make great templates, then run a 1/4-20 carrage bolt threw them and hook to your drill and tim eto start buffing.
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Randy, I know what you mean about the wife and the washing machine. Mine was mad too until I got the dark ring out. I found out that brake cleaner on a rag cleans the drum like new!! Thanks, Jag
Thanks, Jag
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if you have to wash shop rags in the (her) washing machine, wash them on low water level and then run an empty load on a higher water level. That will clean out all the ''goo'' and take the dirt ring out of the tub. Do this while she is away and she'll never know the difference. This info is not to be disclosed outside this site. 
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Make sure you guys rinse out the washer really good. I wash some items and used a solvent to clean the washer, a while later, I put some underwear on and boy did I break out in a red rash everywhere. Try explaining the red rash to your wife! LOL...
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