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« on: 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?

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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.

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« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2006, 06:54:22 PM »

Fine steel or copper wool.
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« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2006, 07:41:07 PM »

try that "flitz" stuff thats on t.v.
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« Reply #3 on: 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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« Reply #4 on: 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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« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2006, 08:22:27 PM »

Look for stuff called P21s wheel cleaner.. It will work perfect.
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« Reply #6 on: 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. Cry
 
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« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2006, 09:32:34 PM »

flitz it
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« Reply #8 on: 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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« Reply #9 on: 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.
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« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2006, 09:33:32 AM »

Flitz dem shnitz
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« Reply #11 on: 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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« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2006, 06:08:19 PM »

clean them with an acid base aluminum wheel cleaner and then polish them
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« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2006, 08:33:30 PM »

It has been a couple days on this. Any updates?
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« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2006, 10:06:31 PM »

Nope sorry guys, been too busy cleanin mud off of her...
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