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Metal Polish

Post by Original Smith » Tue Jun 22, 2021 3:31 pm

I was recently given a tube of Hagerty metal polish. Never heard of it before. It's made in the USA, and has been in business for over 100 years. Doesn't even have a bar code on the tube, but does have an 800 number. Works well, and doesn't seem to have any abrasives.

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Re: Metal Polish

Post by varmint » Tue Jun 22, 2021 3:59 pm

We have a 50's car with a lot of chrome. My wife used to polish it every so often and get rid of the rust streaks. Then one day she clear coated the chrome and it has not streaked in years and she does not have to polish any more. Polishing will eventually eat through plated metals too. Some people find the effort relaxing.
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Re: Metal Polish

Post by dmdeaton » Tue Jun 22, 2021 4:40 pm

https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Glo-Chrome ... 0725&psc=1

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Re: Metal Polish

Post by Bills Auto Works » Tue Jun 22, 2021 4:56 pm

I am always willing to try a product I have not used before, but I have never found a better polish than FLITZ!

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Re: Metal Polish

Post by Quickm007 » Wed Jun 23, 2021 9:39 am

Quick Glo Chrome BO on Amazon. I will try Bill choice, the FLITZ! I tried most of them. My preference so far is Autosol but always looking for improvement. I will let you know my trial
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Re: Metal Polish

Post by Original Smith » Wed Jun 23, 2021 11:00 am

I guess no one else has heard of this product either! Seems to be pretty good stuff.


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Re: Metal Polish

Post by BeamN7 » Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:43 pm

I picked up a bottle of White Diamond metal polish at O'Reilly Auto Parts the other day and am absolutely impressed with how it works on my brass car.
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Re: Metal Polish

Post by RajoRacer » Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:51 pm

I'm a "WENOL" polish user - brass, nickel & chrome.


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Re: Metal Polish

Post by modeltspaz » Tue Jul 06, 2021 10:54 pm

Never heard of it Larry. I think I'll look into this. Not only is there an ample amount of nickle on my '26 Touring, I've got a few pre-'48 Coleman lantern founts my wife has been on me to polish. They're the ones I keep in the house on the cornice above the drapes.
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Re: Metal Polish

Post by TRDxB2 » Tue Jul 06, 2021 11:32 pm

FLITZ first and when needed SIMICHROME to remove tarnish & polish. Wasted money on WEIMAN and BRASSO just using to refresh/polish the cleaned metal until used up.
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Re: Metal Polish

Post by Steve Jelf » Wed Jul 07, 2021 1:04 am

Brasso was the go-to stuff when I was in the army in a previous century. But what they sell under that name today is not the same product. It's pretty sorry stuff. I've tried most of them, and settled on Mother's. It costs less than many of the others, is available everywhere, and works well.
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Re: Metal Polish

Post by John Codman » Wed Jul 07, 2021 12:53 pm

Simichrome is great for "bringing back" something that is seriously tarnished. It's expensive, sometimes hard to find (most decent motorcycle shops have it) and there's a lot of elbow grease attached to that small tube, but it works.

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Re: Metal Polish

Post by Bill Everett » Wed Jul 07, 2021 2:07 pm

I also have had excellent luck with Simichrome.

You gotta work it, but the result is beautiful and lasts well.

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Re: Metal Polish

Post by David N » Wed Jul 07, 2021 2:24 pm

Blue Magic has been doing a great job for me.

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Re: Metal Polish

Post by brucesp » Wed Jul 07, 2021 3:23 pm

Ditto Flitz. It works fast and well. Maas lasts the longest. Be careful with the Blue Magic. It also works fast, but has a lot of ammonia. Repeated use of ammonia leaches the zinc out of brass, turning it reddish. Don't ask how I know... :shock:

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Re: Metal Polish

Post by David N » Wed Jul 07, 2021 4:54 pm

Bruce,
Thanks for the tip on Blue Magic. I did notice a pretty harsh ammonia smell but didn't know about the long term effects it could have on the brass. I have used Flitz before and it does work great. Brasso is definitely a no-go.


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Re: Metal Polish

Post by speedytinc » Thu Jul 08, 2021 1:26 pm

Bright boy polish has been my go to. Normally I use it on chrome.
I just did 2 black T headlight reflectors. They looked very oxidized/faded. I was concerned about wearing/damaging the silver.
Using like a cleaner with a light touch. They came out fantastic.

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