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Old 04-18-2007 | 11:27 PM
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Old 04-18-2007 | 11:58 PM
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I have been using that stuff for 3yrs now. I bought it at the L.A. auto show. A guy was demonstrating it's affects on aluminum cans. I was like WOW and bought it on the spot. I like it alot.
Old 04-19-2007 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 3.4camaro
I need to polish once PERFECT and then clearcoat. Do they make clearcoat that can adhear to straight metal?
You can get them clear powder coated, if they get chipped or checked your going to have to get them soda blasted, re polished and re coated though.
A couple of guys here have had it done, it dulls them slightly but not bad.
Old 04-19-2007 | 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
This polishing by hand stuff is for the birds...if I can find some of this locally, though, I'll give it a whirl. I'm not holding my breath though after the Noxon 7 let down.
This is some ease-e **** to work with. I hate polishing too, more than most, don't ask why I got polished wheels.

It seriously starts cutting the metal as you're wiping it on, so you're not realling "polishing".


The coke can mirror using only a paper towel is pretty amazing. I made a Sacagawea ($1 coin thing) look blindingly polshed with it. If you're going for a Riddler Award/Sema/Barret Jackson auction mirror looking chrome looking finish, I don't even know what that's like. This stuff may do it for you and it may not. It will, however, restore wheels that aren't in the best shape to a great shine. This stuff is perfect for someone who DD's their car. Works super easy/fast with great results.


Thanks for the compliments on the wheels and the last pic guys. I got creative with my exposure times, time delay, and a maglight to make that last picture.
Old 04-19-2007 | 08:15 PM
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wheels look clean! Im going to have to try this stuff, thanks for sharing!
Old 04-19-2007 | 08:23 PM
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I will definetely have to try this stuff. I'm glad I saw this thread. I really hate polishing my TT2's.

The Adam's polish says it is also "liquid":

http://www.adamspolishes.com/c-21-metal-polishes.aspx

Wonder if it's any good?
Old 04-20-2007 | 12:05 AM
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I have a bottle sitting in my toolbox BlackHawk. It does not work as well as the Master Formula, it's not nearly as potent. The Adam's requires alot more work to get a shine, and it wasn't as nice as my shine is now. I only used it once, and haven't messed with it since, was pretty disappointed with it.
Old 04-20-2007 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBlurLS1
I've never used it, but I can't imagine it's easier than this ****. I like this polish more than Ranch dressing.... and Ranch dressing is da-bomb.
Im sold.
Old 04-20-2007 | 06:52 PM
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Is this sold at parts stores?

We have O'Reillys, Autozone, Advance...I'll have to look for it the next time I'm there.
Old 04-20-2007 | 08:45 PM
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Looks like I'll give this a shot. I currently like my two-step process but cutting it down to one step would be nice... and hopefully the Sealer Gloss will help it keep its polish a bit longer.
Old 04-20-2007 | 09:08 PM
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There is another liquid compound that works much like what you are describing. "Heavy Metal" that stuff makes all of the parts stores crap paste look like a joke. It comes in fine, med, and rough. I originally found this stuff 10years ago looking for something to clean the billet on my Banshee. It also works kick *** with the power ball, though a little messy.
Old 04-20-2007 | 09:18 PM
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you can get it here,heavymetalpolish.com, This stuff is no joke, they use it on semi trucks, etc.
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Old 04-21-2007 | 12:18 AM
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if its better than ranch i have to try some thanks for the link
Old 04-21-2007 | 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by josh99ta
Looks like I'll give this a shot. I currently like my two-step process but cutting it down to one step would be nice... and hopefully the Sealer Gloss will help it keep its polish a bit longer.
I'd like to see what it does on some already blang-blang'n wheels like yours.

The Sealer goes on and you'll see what looks like water beads forming on the suface. I left it on for a few minutes and it dried to a wax like film on the metal, wiped off in about 1 minute. Metal was slick as hell afterwards.



I hope you guys have as much luck with this stuff as I have. I wish I had more **** to polish now.
Old 04-21-2007 | 04:09 AM
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Gotta try it...!!!
Old 04-21-2007 | 11:18 PM
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+1 for this polish. my dad picked it up at a swap meet a while back and he came home and polished the bottom of a coke can to show me how good it was. (it actually polished the can)
Old 04-22-2007 | 01:38 AM
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Yeah you can't find it in stores. Gonna make an order I guess.

Since this is a chemical and not an abrasive polish, does it have any long term side effects? If you used this over a few years does it eat away at the metal?
Old 04-22-2007 | 10:21 PM
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thanks for the info! my ttII's look like crap right now, and are begging for some polishing.
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Originally Posted by TheBlurLS1
I wish I had more **** to polish now.
WHAT!?! THE ****!!! Thats crazy talk man. This stuff must be the ****.



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