POLISHING TIP

[boxcarOkie]

If you are struggling with polish issues, and trashy looking metal, here are a couple of items that seem to work well.  Just click on the link and follow it to my lame web-page you can find more there.

BCO

[oltrunt]

Thanks BCO, I've been wondering what to try on the stainless.  Maybe I missed something but what did you use for aluminum? Jack

[boxcarOkie]

Thanks BCO, I've been wondering what to try on the stainless.  Maybe I missed something but what did you use for aluminum? Jack

Must have anticipated your question Jack. This morning I updated the link to show the materials I use on wheels and Diamond plate.  

Added a few photo's to the piece and it now shows before/after shots.  

Thank you for your interest and your reply,

BCO

[Charles in SC]

How does the Barton's fit in?

[boxcarOkie]

How does the Barton's fit in?

Hello Charles.  The Barton's fits in as mainly a cleaner and water spot remover element in the process.  I have a lot of calcium in our water, we live in the country, and most of the "frog water" out here has heavy concentrations of the stuff.

It removes the water spots, and Barton's because it is cheap (no sense using high dollar Vodka) one added benefit is it will put "a shine on just about anything you use it on."

Give it a try, might work for you too.

Thanks,

BCO

[Charles in SC]

Thanks for the Barton's info. Just to add something. Years ago I had a friend that was a nurse and she told me that they cleaned the bright work on the plumbing fixtures with rubbing alcohol when they were getting ready for an inspection because it got rid of the water spots. I do not know how the price compares with Barton's.

[boxcarOkie]

she told me that they cleaned the bright work on the plumbing fixtures with rubbing alcohol when they were getting ready for an inspection because it got rid of the water spots.

That basically would be the make up of Vodka, alcohol in its purest form.  Here is one from another webpage that you might find interesting, it cracked me up. 

Anywho, here it are. 

"Okie: Went to your Blog and read that polishing thread.  Good info!  I was off work yesterday and looked out at the bus and, yes, it could use a little elbow grease to bring out that luster.  Yesterday being a holiday and me not having any of the polished you recommended, I thought I would try your recommendation of using Vodka.

Got the vodka and pulled out a lawn chair.  Sat and looked at the bus to decide where I wanted to start, front or back.  After about 4 shots of the vodka, it was already looking better.  A couple more shots and I was about to decide that it was shinny enough.  Four more shots and all three of those busses looked fantastic.  You are correct, Vodka DOES make them, all of them, shine.  Welcome back to the forum."


BCO

[Jim Eh.]

To soften water we just use a small amount of vinegar. And the job gets finished much quicker ... vinegar straight up = 

[Dave5Cs]

But will balance your PH if taken each day on a teaspoon!...

[Jim Eh.]

Balance my pffft? Oh, wait .... nevermind.

[Dave5Cs]

Jim our phone GPS when we get our rural roads where we live. There is a road called PFE road and the girls voice in the phone says turn right on "PFROAD" and the Wife and I crack up!.....

Dave