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LakeMaryKid
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What the heck is this!?
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June 11, 2006, 06:50:02 PM »
I know this isnt the proper forum most likely, but it gets the most views. Im wanting to polish my diamond plate bed rails. They have been covered by a tonneau(sp?) cover for a few years from the looks of the diamond plate. I have an ok shine going now, but there is a coat of something that i dont know what it is. I have tried SOS, Mothers Billet, Busch polish, Rolite. Im baffled right now. Any ideas?
Heres some pics.
I doubt a powerball would do anything. Im using something similar to it if not better. I dont know if there is something that will cut through this crap or not? Im almost at the point of trashing em and buyin new.
Pics of what im using.
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June 11, 2006, 06:54:22 PM »
Fine steel or copper wool.
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June 11, 2006, 07:41:07 PM »
try that "flitz" stuff thats on t.v.
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LakeMaryKid
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June 11, 2006, 07:43:22 PM »
Already tried steel wool. It seems like its a clear coat that someone painted them to try and keep the shine hassle free. :/ I honestly have no idea.
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June 11, 2006, 07:49:29 PM »
Use thinner like you would to remover sticker or glue residue. Then you will have to repolish it as soon as possible, so do a section at a time start to finish.
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June 11, 2006, 08:22:27 PM »
Look for stuff called P21s wheel cleaner.. It will work perfect.
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June 11, 2006, 08:59:31 PM »
If there is a coating on them, try Acetone, but wear gloves and work outside. Don't get it on your truck paint.
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June 11, 2006, 09:32:34 PM »
flitz it
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June 11, 2006, 09:41:05 PM »
if you do use acetone and inhale the fumes, you will be as high as a friggin kite! wear a mask bro.
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June 11, 2006, 10:15:25 PM »
I would try stuff called " white diamonds" along with a buffing pad on a drill, we have used it on brushed aluminum, and that turned out like polished chrome !!
I75 chrome shop carries it, But I dont know where else does though.
Good luck
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June 12, 2006, 09:33:32 AM »
Flitz dem shnitz
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June 12, 2006, 04:35:44 PM »
go to eastwood.com they have a metal polishing section with a video and lots of advise in thier fourms too. way to many things to use.
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June 13, 2006, 06:08:19 PM »
clean them with an acid base aluminum wheel cleaner and then polish them
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June 13, 2006, 08:33:30 PM »
It has been a couple days on this. Any updates?
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June 13, 2006, 10:06:31 PM »
Nope sorry guys, been too busy cleanin mud off of her...
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