Polishing aluminum and chrome bicycle components with Simichrome polish

December 29, 2009 · Filed Under Simichrome · Comment 

If you have any bicycle, whether it is vintage or brand new, you want to keep it good looking. Just a simple application of Simichrome polish will make a dramatic difference. Recently we received this comment from a customer. His years of using Simichrome is a statement of just how good this polish is.

Simichrome Polish in a tube

” I have been using Simichrome for over 30 years to polish the natural aluminum and chrome components on my bicycles. Most of them are now considered collector’s items, but when I was racing the 1970’s almost all bicycles had many parts such as hubs, rims, and seat posts that required polishing to look nice. I’ ll attach a photo that gives you an idea of how I use this excellent product.”
If you can not find Happich Simichrome polish, you can buy it online from WinterBrookFarmAntiques.com They also handle other brands of metal  polishes & waxes and can help with any questions you may have.

brite shiny bicycle gear & chain bright shiny bicycle spokes and hub
Polish Guy Tip Polish Guy Tip : ” Simichrome polish leaves a slight film behind that retards corrosion and lenghthens the time needed between re-polishing.

Polishing a silver punch bowl & Revere bowl with Simichrome Metal Polish

December 21, 2009 · Filed Under Simichrome · Comment 
This post includes not only 2 sets of before and after pictures of  exquisite silver punch bowls,  but the owners detailed polishing application all of which they were kind enough to e-mail to us so that we might share them with you . The polish used was Happich Simchrome Polish.

“I am sending you some before and after pictures of a silver (or silverplate) punch bowl and a silver Revere bowl that I did yesterday and today, December 11 and 12, 2009. I used Simichrome polish on both of them.  It did not take very long – about 1/2 hour for the punch bowl, and another 15 minutes to do the insert that goes in it. I think the bowl might have taken about 1/2 hour or less. On both, I used paper towel to apply the polish. Then I used the yellow polishing cloth to finish the punch bowl, and another microfiber cloth to finish the Revere bowl. Great results! “

Are your silver bowls in need of polishing and a little more eye catching shine? Are you wondering, where can I buy some of that amazing Simichrome polish ? Click here to purchase Simichrome polish from our recommended online source. You will find microfiber cloths there too.

Before and After:

silver punch bowl before polishing silver punch bowl after polishing with Simichrome
Revere bowl before polishing Revere bowl after polishing with Simichrome

Polish Guy Tip Polish Guy Tip : ” Always wash with warm soapy water, rinse & dry any item that will be used to serve food or beverages before using. “

Polishing a toolmaker’s hermaphrodite caliper

December 15, 2009 · Filed Under Simichrome · Comment 

In this post, Simichrome metal polish is used to show how easy it is to shine the steel surface of a L. S. Starrett of Athol, Mass machinist’s hermaphrodite caliper.

Simichrome polish in a can

Materials Used:

Instructions and Application :

1. You may want to remove the adjusting knob and disassemble the caliper leg to do a thorough cleaning of your caliper. Spread a small amount of Simichrome metal polish with the finger tip of your nitrile gloved hand covering all sides of the caliper completely plus the adjusting knob.

2. Let the polish stand for a short time and then gently remove any polish residue with a soft paper towel before it dries.

3. Re-apply following steps 1 & 2 if needed.  Buff to the desired sheen with a soft micro fiber cloth for best results. Time elapsed to shine this machinist tool was away less than 5  minutes.

If you are having trouble locating Simichrome polish in your area …. We recommend this  reliable online Simichrome polish dealer.

Before and After:

Starrett hermaphrodite caliper before polishing Starrett hermaphrodite caliperafter polishing
Polish Guy Tip Polish Guy Tip : ” The use of an ever so soft horse hair detail brush will assist you getting polish into and out of tight areas. “

Cleaning patio door glass in cold weather with little or no water or cleaners.

December 11, 2009 · Filed Under Microfiber Cloths · Comment 

Have you ever wondered how to clean your patio doors in cold weather ? Recently we had a cold snap here in my part of  New England. Sitting in our family room looking out the Andersen Frenchwood patio door, you could not only see finger prints from our little grand daughter but just the general haze that seems to adhere to the glass both inside and out. The door really needed to be washed, but being cold and all it would not be fun. What was decided on was just using a microfiber cloth. The beauty of these cloths is that you really don’t need any glass cleaner  or for that matter any water to get clean streak free glass.  This is great for cleaning the glass outside when the temperature is at or around the freezing mark. Even when you clean the inside glass it is nice to only have to  spray a speck of  just water rather than any chemicals.  It is safer, cheaper and greener for all concerned. The next time you need to clean your windows whether they are in your house or car try some microfiber cloths. You will be pleased with the results and they leave no lint behind. You will also save money by not wasting paper towels, spending money on cleaners and its good for the environment. Where can I buy microfiber cloths ?  If you can’t find them in your area or would like to try the ones that we used, you can buy great quality different sized microfiber cloths online from our recommended supplier by clicking here. You will get them in no time from a dealer you can trust.

Andersen patio door glass before cleaning microfiber cloths Andersen patio door glass after cleaning
Polish Guy Tip Polish Guy Tip : ” The handy 7 inch square microfiber cloths are just the right size for cleaning your reading glasses or computer screens. “

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