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Using Simichrome polish to clean a BARCLO open end wrench
This polish instruction tip shows how to restore and polish a dirty, greasy, rusted & tarnished Barclo wrench. This open end wrench was made in Buffalo, NY in the 30s or 40s. This brand of wrenches was often sold at Western Auto Supply Stores and old military guys remember when they were include in the Willy’s Jeeps. We brought new life to this old forged chrome molybdenn wrench with very little elbow grease and a dab or two of Simchrome Polish.
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Materials Used:
Application:
1. Apply a small amount of Simichrome polish about the size of a pencil eraser in a couple of places on the wrench surface. Spread the polish out evenly and rub it on with the finger tips of your nitrile gloved hand in small circular motions.
2. With a soft paper towel rub the polish and remove excess, flipping the paper towel to clean areas to remove tarnish. When you see the black corrosion lifting off the wrench onto the paper towel, you will be glad you used the nitrile gloves to keep your hands clean.
3. Repeat steps one and two until you are satisfied that the chrome dullnessis gone and the shine is beginning to be restored. Then repeat the process on the other side of the wrench.
4. Next buff with a microfiber cloth to a shine. Simichrome will leave a film on the wrench that is not greasy. This retards corrosion and tarnish so your looks better longer. Also if you do get any grease or oil on it in the future, a microfiber cloth will will wipe the wrench clean far easier than before. Elapsed time to shine this wrench was well under 4 minutes.
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Before and After:
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Polish Guy Tip : “It is very wise to use nitrile gloves when using any brand of metal polish. Keeping chemicals off your skin is just good common sense. “ |
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