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demonpixel
07-12-2008, 06:01 AM
anyone have any tips/tricks regarding this? my parts are dirtier than the corner porn store! i heard mother's chrome polish was good for this; just wondering if anyone else had any opinions.

oestek
07-12-2008, 07:16 AM
Mothers works great on aluminum, but you'll have to keep at it to keep them shiny. You may want to have the parts clear powdercoated or annodized after a good polish to preserve the look.

BMF Machine
07-13-2008, 05:56 PM
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14420&highlight=Polishing+alum

Been discussed, info here.....................

What are ya working with, wheels, diecastings, or 6061?

demonpixel
07-14-2008, 05:49 PM
Thanks for the link man.

It's a Retrotek throttle body actually. Didn't notice how dirty I got it. Air cleaner has a lot of hand prints all over it too. :barf:

deeboe78
07-23-2008, 08:35 AM
nice link GOOD info. Would this work on a stock Horse Shoe console (metal portion) of a 70 chevelle? I just purchased that thing, and when I clean it, Im not impressed (smuggy). Sorry to steal your thunder brother but can I use mother's on my console and then get it clear powder coated? Also Where can I find the polish at?

Thanks

SSG D

ls1 nova
07-24-2008, 09:08 PM
Mothers is a "good" product but I have found wenol gives you that mirror finish. Just my .02.

deeboe78
07-25-2008, 04:21 AM
will wenol work on all metals