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Episode #11 – Polishing Aluminum Alloy Rims On a Subaru Tribecca Using Simichrome and a Buff Ball
In this demonstration we use Simichrome Polish and a Flitz Buff Ball to clean and polish a Subaru wheel rim. The tutorial includes detailed work instructions and best practices.
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Materials Used:
- Simichrome Polish in a 1.76 Ounce Tube
- Micro Fiber Cloth
- Pair of nitrile gloves (Optional)
- Flitz Original Large Five Inch Buff Ball (Optional)
Instructions and Application :
1. Before we started to polish this Subaru wheel, it was washed to remove loose road dust & dirt so as not to scratch the wheel. Then we were ready to detail the wheel to bring back the factory shine. Start by applying a small amount of Simichrome polish right from the tube about the size of a nickel and spread it evenly on the car wheel with your finger tips of your gloved hand. Nitrile gloves make a lot of sense to use on your hands as they are non allergenic, that not only keeps your hands clean but also allows you to apply the polish with much less waste. Using this technique, the Simichrome polish spreads on evenly onto the wheel surface. You also can feel less drag on the polish as it removes hard to remove road grime, brake dust and corrosion.
2. If you would rather apply the polish with a cloth, do so. Many people do use any old soft cloth they have around. We recommend using a microfiber cloth and rub the paste in a circular motion until all the grime & corrosion has lifted off . Microfiber cloths because of the nature of the way they are made work well for this application or for that matter almost any thing in the way of car detailing.
3. Continue around the wheel until finished. You may need to apply the polish additional times to clean and polish the wheel until you are satisfied with the results.
4. Turn over the micro fiber cloth and wipe all the polish off and buff to a shine.
Optional – Use of the Flitz Original Large Five Inch Buffing Ball will save you a lot of time. As the buff wheel spins it will shape itself and get into the openings of the wheel. This makes the job much faster than doing it by hand with a cloth. It also does a better job of shining the wheel.
1. Apply Simichrome polish evenly on the car wheel with the fingertips of your nitrile glove.
2. With the buffing ball on your cordless power drill, start the drill at a low speed so that the buff ball does not splatter the polish all about.
3. Increase the speed of the Flitz Buff ball and watch how easily it gets into all the tight and hard to get to spots.
4. Continue around the wheel until finished.
5. Use a micro fiber cloth and wipe all the polish residue off. Flip the microfiber cloth over to a clean side and buff to a final shine.
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Polish Guy Tip : “ Simichrome polish leaves a light invisible protective film that will keep your wheels looking good longer.“ |
Episode #11 - Polishing Aluminum Alloy Rims On a Subaru Tribecca Using Simichrome and a Buff Ball [2:59m]: Download (874)Restoring a motion sensor on a security spot flood light with Autosol Polish
In this polishing tip a motion sensor lens is cleaned and restored using Autosol Metal Polish. This light would not come on when you came into its range. As a result the security flood lights would not turn on. Rather than replace the whole unit, Autosol Polish was used to clean the fogged lens of the motion detector.The unit had been in service for about 15 years and the plastic lens had become hazed over and obsure. Autosol Polish was used to clean the lens to its original clarity. The light sensor now works fine and did not need to be replaced.
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Materials Used:
Instructions and Application :
1. Using a pair of nitrile gloves helps to keep your hands clean as well as being a good way to apply polish. Apply a small amount of Autosol onto your finger tip and spread it thinly on the face of the motion detectors lens. Just a small amount of polish is needed. Cover the entire plastic lens and let it sit there and work for a minute or two.
2. Then using light pressure rub the polish in small circular motions with either your gloved finger tip or a soft cloth over the lens.
3. Turn the cloth over to a clean spot and wipe off the polish residue. Repeat steps 1, 2 & 3 again if necessary.
4. Buff with a microfiber cloth to a nice clean finish.
5. Total elapsed time to do this was about 5 minutes. That is way faster and easier than rewiring in a new motion detector and less costly too.
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Episode #10 – Cleaning a Car Tail Light Using Autosol Polish
In this demonstration we use Autosol Polish to clean and restore a car tail light. The tutorial includes detailed work instructions and best practices.
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Materials Used:
- Autosol Polish in a 3.3 Ounce Tube
- Micro Fiber Cloth
- Pair of nitrile gloves (Optional)
- Autosol Headlight Refinishing Kit (Optional)
Instructions and Application :
1. Apply a small amount of Autosol about the size of a nickel and spread it evenly on the taillight lens with your finger tips of your gloved hand. Using a nitrile glove makes a lot of sense in that it is a non allergenic product, that not only keeps your hands clean but also allows you to apply the polish with much less waste. Using this technique, the Autosol polish spreads on evenly to the tail light surface. You also get a feel by the lessening of the friction that the tree sap is being removed and for the length of time you will need to polish the lens.
2. If you would rather apply the polish with a cloth, do so. Many people do use any old soft cloth they have around. We recommend using a microfiber cloth and rub the paste in a circular motion until all the sap has lifted off the plastic lens. Microfiber cloths because of the nature of the way they are made work well for this application or for that matter almost any thing in the way of car detailing.
3. Continue around the tailight lens until finished. You may need to apply the polish additional times to clean the taillight when trying to remove dryed tree sap. This application also works well if you need to refurbish the finish of the tail light because it has gotten cloudy with age or the back up light section is hazed or cloudy.
4. Turn over the micro fiber cloth and wipe all the polish off and buff to a shine.
Optional – Use of the buffing wheel included in the Autosol Headlight Refinishing Kit. You will use the Autosol Polish and the steps listed above in the same manner. The buffing wheel and drill will just make the job go that much faster. The Autosol Headlight Refinishing Kit includes a 3.3 ounce tube of Autosol Polish, a pair of large nitrile gloves, a microfiber cloth and a 4″ inch extra thick buffing wheel with a 1/2 inch arbor.
1. Apply Autosol polish evenly on the headlight with the fingertips of your nitrile glove.
2. With the buffing wheel on your cordless power drill, slowly buff the polish so that it does not splatter.
3. Let the buffing wheel do the work using low speeds and polishing at 90 degree angles.
4. Continue around the stop light lens until finished.
5. Use a micro fiber cloth and wipe all the polish residue off. Flip the microfiber cloth over to a clean side and buff to a shine.
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Polish Guy Tip : “Mask off your lights with easy release low tack painters tape to avoid accidental damage to surrounding areas of your vehicle. Watch for heat build up that could distort your headlight lens caused by excessive pressure on the buffing wheel. This is usually not a problem, but it is good to be aware of it.“ |
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