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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 01:12 AM
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Our metal polishing system has been reformulated, and #2 is finally ready to go! VOC laws forced us to discontinue #2 a while back, but thanks to a lot of testing and tweaking with a new VOC compliant solvent we're able to bring it back.

Adam and I did our final run thru with the product this week while I was in Colorado. What better test vehicle than his '73 Bronco... check out the pics and videos for a great example of what this stuff can do!! Metal Polish 2 goes on sale Monday.

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Sorry for the less than stellar audio, we shot this on the fly just to have something to show you guys the process. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rydOUI0xHD8&hd=1
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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Any other pics of that bronco?
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 08:48 AM
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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Do you have a polish that can be used on ceramic coated headers? Thanks
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/Dylanvonkleist/ADAMS/9ad734eb.jpg
nice lubr
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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Wow that's a world of difference, looks like a great product!
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Yeah I have tried all kinds of polish,how do I go about getting a bottle?
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Dylan, how did you apply the polish? Was it by hand or did use use something like the Powerball/cone? I'm getting ready to place another order and might get some of this polish.
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Still would like to know if this can b used to polish ceramic coated headers?
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BOBS99SS
Yeah I have tried all kinds of polish,how do I go about getting a bottle?
x2...That is night and day difference!
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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That looks great!

Might give it a try once I run out of Blingmaster.

What is the price/bottle size?
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looks like great stuff. cool old bronc too.
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BOBS99SS
Yeah I have tried all kinds of polish,how do I go about getting a bottle?
We'll be putting it up for purchase this afternoon... I'll post links here as soon as its live.

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Dylan, how did you apply the polish? Was it by hand or did use use something like the Powerball/cone? I'm getting ready to place another order and might get some of this polish.
Check out the video... it was done 100% by hand using our standard microfiber applicator pads.

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Still would like to know if this can b used to polish ceramic coated headers?
Not really... its for polishing metal so basically it works on some levels by causing the surface of the material to oxidize. If there is a coating that prevents the product from coming into contact with the metal then its not going to be effective. As per the video its for non-coated metal surfaces.
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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METAL POLISH 2 IS HERE AND ON SALE!!

Click any of the pictures below for more info or to place your order and don't forget to use your forum discount code to save an additional 10%!

Todays Daily Special includes the necessary accessories to do a full 2 stage polishing.


If you've already got utility towels and applicators pick up the #1 & #2 combo



or if you're already well stocked on #1 and just want #2 we've got you covered!
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Yeah I don't think you can polish ceramic coated headers man lol,stainless maybe lol,anyways it looks like good stuff,I hope this is better than white diamond,WD is good stuff but it leaves lil scratches in the finish that always have to go back and buff out
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Thanks Dylan! That's great results, especially for hand polishing. I'll add the set with my order.

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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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Yeah I don't think you can polish ceramic coated headers man lol,stainless maybe lol,anyways it looks like good stuff,I hope this is better than white diamond,WD is good stuff but it leaves lil scratches in the finish that always have to go back and buff out
Ceramic coated headers can be polished with a non-abrasive polish.
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From the video it looks like this should really make my wheels shine - just ordered the upgraded (16 oz) set so I can polish my wheels and get them looking even better.
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by kicksZ28
Ceramic coated headers can be polished with a non-abrasive polish.
By definition all polishes are abrasive to one degree or another (metal, paint, or otherwise), you just have to be sure to use a very fine abrasive.

Something like our Fine Machine Polish or Revive Polish are probably about as aggressive as you'd want to go with a white or blue foam pad.
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Just placed an order. Hope it turns out just like this!
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