Video Instructions
Polishing a BIG Stainless Steel Gas Grill with Flitz
This polishing tip instruction gives directions for the use of Flitz Stainless Steel & Chrome Cleaner and Flitz Stainless Steel & Chrome Polish. If you have a SS grille, chances are by now you have begun to wonder how do I get that grille shiny again or is there an easier way. In this polishing tip we use the two new products from Flitz to clean and polish a large 4 burner gas grille, model number 648, made by Star International, Inc. from Smithville, Tennessee.
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Instructions and Application :
1. We chose Flitz Stainless Steel & Chrome Clean because it is oil free, water based and non-flammable. It is a very easy product to use and a great de-greaser. Spin the front of the nozzle from closed position to spray and apply a couple of quick bursts of spray.
2. Wipe of with a micro fiber cloth wiping in the direction of the metal grain. If you notice any streaking apply again and let soak for 20 seconds or so and wipe off as above. A little goes a long way, no need to over use the cleaner.
3. If the grease build up and or stains are heavy, you may opt to use a nylon scrubbing pad. If you use a nylon scrub pad, even light pressure over the entire panel section you are cleaning is the best technique, so the finish comes out looking uniform. Do not use steel wool to clean your grille, as you may put in scratches in the finish or leave some particles behind that may rust.
4. The last step we did was to use Flitz Stainless Steel & Chrome Polish. It sprays on and wipes off with a microfiber cloth.
5. When applying the polish, spray a little on and wipe off with a clean spot of your microfiber cloth in the direction of the grain of the metal. A little goes a long way. No need to over use the polish. By using the polish after the cleaner you get the best results because the cleaner degreases your grille and the polish leaves a deep glossy shine that is finger print resistant.
6 . We do not recommend using the cleaner and polish on the cooking surface of your grille. A good old fashioned cleaning using olive oil and a grille stone is still the best for that.
7. Do not let any cleaner or polish come in direct contact of food. Always wash your hands with soap & water before handling food or beverages.
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Polish Guy Tip : ” Flitz Stainless Steel & Chrome Cleaner and Flitz Stainless Steel & Chrome Polish can also be used on any of your kitchen stainless appliances. Another great use for the cleaner is to shine your jewelry. However, do not use the cleaner on an aluminum surface. “ |
Show n Shine Corvette Show Lanesboro, MA
Traveling up Route 7 near Pontoosuc Lake, we came across the Show n Shine Corvette Show in Lanesboro, Massachusetts. It was a dull and drizzly day, but there were a number of Corvettes that were fun to view and a nice way to spend Fathers Day . Corvettes of Berkshire sponsored the show with proceeds benefiting the Berkshire Eagle Santa Toy Fund. If you are interested in the club click here for more information. A few pictures of the show are below.
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Wenol Blue Auto & Motorcycle Polish Available Again
Good news for the fans of Wenol Auto & Motorcycle Ultra Soft polish. The German made polish has been bought back into the USA for distribution for the first time in nearly 2 years. Wenol Blue as it is affectionately know by users of the product, had been discontinued. By popular demand including many requests by thepolishguy.com, the importer has brought the line back in. With todays wheels and motor accessories being so expensive the return of this softer safe polishing compound that produces a true show quality finish was long overdue.
 Wenol Auto & Motorcycle Ultra Soft Polish |
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Restoring Uncoated Aluminum Wheel Trim Rings
This polishing instruction tip, gives directions for cleaning, polishing & restoring an uncoated aluminum car wheel trim ring with Simichrome polish.
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Polish Guy Tip : ” To tell if your item is coated or uncoated aluminum, put a small amount of polish on a cloth and rub very lightly. If no dark residue appears quickly on the cloth, it is coated aluminum.” |
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Application:
1.First wash your rims to insure they are free of road grime and surface dirt. Apply a good size dab of Simichrome to the finger tip of your nitrile glove about the size of a dime. You may also apply the polish directly from the tube onto the surface you are polishing. You may even apply the polish directly to your cloth and then spread onto the surface. Remember a little polish goes a long way.
2. Spread the polish evenly over the entire surface, do not let the polish dry. It is very helpful if you use nitrile gloves to polish aluminum as the black aluminum oxide stays off your hands.
3. Using any soft cloth use moderate pressure to buff the polish. You will notice there is a black haze building up on your cloth. Keep turning the cloth over to a clean spot and rub over the entire surface you want to polish until no more black residue is visible on the cloth.
4. At this point, to do the final shine we used a microfiber cloth, as it picks up any remaining polish residue and polished the aluminum to a mirror finish.
5. The Simichrome will leave a thin unnoticeable film layer that will delay further corrosion, repel dust and lengthen time required between polish jobs. Re-polishing your uncoated aluminum every 4 to 6 months makes the job much easier and quicker the next time.
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