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Simichrome is the best polish / cleaner I have ever used on my horn

The Polish Guy — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:35:05 +0000

If you play a musical instrument, a recent e-mail received about Simichrome polish may be of interest to you.
“ I was told about your product by a fellow trombone player who also has a horn that is not lacquered. So far it’s the best polish / cleaner I have ever used on my horn and it does’nt require much effort. My horn never looked so goodand it lasts much longer than anything else. Thanks JR , brass trombone player NYC”
If you would like to purchase some Simichrome for yourself or just read up on it and get more information, click here to go to our recommended Simichrome polish supplier.

Cleaning up a pair of machinist’s precision 1 2 3 blocks with Simichrome polish

The Polish Guy — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:04:39 +0000

This pair of hardened steel milling / machinists 1 2 3 blocks were found in an old tool chest. They had more than a little surface rust on them. A few dabs of Simichrome polish was applied to the 6 surfaces. The polish was allowed to sit for about 3 minutes and then vigorously rubbed with 0000 steel wool. A microfiber cloth was then used to buff to a nice sheen. As a last step the remaining Simichrome paste residue was purged. The blocks were then buffed again. As you can see there was a large improvement, making them usable again. Some nicks and light pitting remained, but you can not realistically expect a metal polish of any brand to resurface hardened steel. Simichrome comes in 3 sizes, a 50 gram ounce tube, a 250 gram can and a large 1000 gram can. If you need some polish click the picture below for a special offer from our recommended Simichrome dealer.

Simichrome polish shines the best & lasts the longest for this boat owner

The Polish Guy — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:43:55 +0000

All the makers of metal polishes tell you their polish is the best. That is why we like to post feed back from real people using polishes in the real world. He is a recent e-mail to us. “I ordered the Simichrome Paste which I use on my boat to polish the chrome and stainless steel exposed to the environment. I was unable to purchase the paste in any marine or hardware store lately! Your product works the best and the shine last the longest !” If you would like to try some Simi Chrome, why not purchase your Simichrome from our recommended supplier by clicking here.

Polish up your bikes for the 29th Annual Battle of the Brits

The Polish Guy — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:49:41 +0000

We found out about the 29th Annual Battle of the Brits, when we received an e-mail from last years winner, Mike Jenosky. He tells us that ”I have used Simi chrome for years. I took 1st place at the Battle of the Brits motorcycle show last year. Want 1st again.” If you too would like to try some Simichrome polish on your cycle, click here to get it from our recommended Simichrome polish supplier. Buy it where the winners buy their Simichrome polish. For more information about the Battle of the Britts show visit the Metro Triumph Riders home page by clicking here.

photo courtesy of Mike Jenosky

Clock restorer comments on various metal polishes

The Polish Guy — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:18:58 +0000

“I am a clock collector and try to repair my own clocks. I was looking at the tool list put out by the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC). On the list for the 400 day / Anniversary clock they listed Dursol, Simichrome, or Peek as the cleaners recommenced for polishing the brass plates. I like to experiment with different cleaners. I have used Simichrome, and Noxon with success. I guess I will still order some Peek at a latter date. I had ordered from you before. So I didn’t hesitate to order the Dursol.”

Click here to purchase hard to find Simichrome or Dursol Shine metal polishes from our recommended metal polish distributor.

Bike care – removing rust from handle bars with Simichrome polish

The Polish Guy — Sun, 15 May 2011 19:19:58 +0000

This polishing instruction tip, gives directions for removing light rust marks, cleaning, polishing & restoring your bikes handle bars with Simichrome polish.

Polish Guy Tip : “ Keep a couple of microfiber cloths along with you on your bike trips. The larger 16 inch ones are good for not only polishing your bike, but are also handy to dry off your bike if you get caught in a sudden rain shower. A dry bike is a rust free bike.”

Materials Used:

Application:

1.First wash your bike to insure it is 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 as the rust and oxidation stays off your hands. They also keep your hands and fingers from cracking, as they keep the chemicals off your skin.

3. Using any soft cloth use moderate pressure to buff the polish. You will notice the rust marks come off and onto your cloth. Keep turning the cloth over to a clean spot and rub over the entire surface you want to polish until no more residue is visible on the cloth.

4. At this point, do the final shine rub down. We used a microfiber cloth, as it picks up any remaining polish residue and will polish the handle bars 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.

6. If you need Simichrome polish, nitrile gloves or microfiber cloths, please support our recommened online polish supplier by clicking here. They ship fast and if you have any questions offer good customer support.

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Use Simichrome polish to remove tarnish & cleaning banjos

The Polish Guy — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:28:47 +0000

Recent feed back from a customer revealed that “Semi chrome was recommended to me by the owner of Turtle Hill Banjo Company as a way to remove tarnish/clean the metal parts of my banjo. Google search found your site”.
Simichrome will certainly do a great job for this application. Check out the website of Turtle Hill Banjo Co. They have a most interesting site. If you would like to see really nice pictures of terrific classic and one of a kind banjos, you will enjoy browsing the site. They also buy banjo ukuleles.
If you too are looking for some Simichrome polish. Please consider buying some from our recommended online supplier of metal polishes by clicking here.

photo courtesy of Turtle Hill Banjo Co

Simichrome recommended to remove water marks

The Polish Guy — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:17:57 +0000

Ever have really hard to remove water marks or lime deposits on your faucets ? This is the recommendation one customer got.

“Hi, your product was recommended by Pete at Waterworks to clean water spots on my polished nickel faucets. “

What was the recommended product? Simichrome. Try some, see for yourself.

Simichrome Metal Polish Announces 2011 Prices

The Polish Guy — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:39:53 +0000

Noticed was sent to USA dealers and distributors on January 13, 2011 of the new price increase for Simichrome polish.
On March 1, 2011 , the list price will be $11.25 for the 1.76 ounce (50 gram) tubes, $33.65 for the small 8.82 ounce (250 gram) cans and $81.95 for the 35.27 ounce (1000 gram) large cans. That is a weighted average of 6.25 % increase in price. In fairness to Simichrome there has not been a new list price increase in close to 3 years. Simichrome is getting pricey, but still it’s an exceptional metal polishing product.
So…a word to the wise…if you are a volume user of Simichrome, think about stocking up a little at the old prices. Our recommended supplier’s website for Simichrome polish can be found by clicking here.

ROHL Faucet Finish Homeowner’s Guide to Care and Maintenance

The Polish Guy — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:11:50 +0000

Quite often, we are asked about polishes we might recommend for different metal finishes for Rohl faucets. Rohl recommends three different polishes as of this post date of 10/16/2010. If you would like to download a copy of their brochure titled “The Homeowner’s Guide to Care and Maintenance for your ROHL Finish”. Click here. Below is an excerpt of their recommendations.

POLISHED CHROME — Time-tested Polished Chrome
is the hardiest of all our finishes. Rubbing and
polishing will rejuvenate the finish. Recommended
cleaning agents include Flitz Polish, Gagnon’s SX
and Simichrome.
POLISHED NICKEL — Use Gagnon’s SX or
Simichrome to polish and protect this finish. We
suggest periodically using Flitz Wax or Bruno’s Wax to
avoid spotting.
INCA BRASS — Use Gagnon’s SX to polish and
protect the finish.We do not recommend the use of
any other polish or wax on this finish.
SATIN NICKEL — This finish is achieved through a
meticulous process that produces an evenly worn
look. Use Gagnon’s SX to polish and protect. Apply
Flitz Wax or Bruno’s Wax to avoid spotting.
TUSCAN BRASS — Unlike any other ROHL finish,
Tuscan Brass is a living finish—it will lighten over time
as it is used. To maintain the original dark patina
color longer, we suggest a light coat of Flitz Wax or
Bruno’s Wax be applied regularly. To apply, pat the
wax on then off again with a soft cloth.DO NOT RUB.
No warranty is offered on the Tuscan Brass finish.
ENGLISH BRONZE — Available exclusively on Perrin
& Rowe® faucets from ROHL, this finish is easily
maintained by periodically using Gagnon’s SX to
clean and Flitz Wax to protect the finish.
ANTICO BRASS — This unique finish is protected by
a clear coat which is easily rejuvenated with
Gagnon’s SX polish.We also suggest using Flitz Wax
or Bruno’s Wax regularly to avoid spotting.

If you would like to purchase Simichrome polish, Flitz polish or Flitz Wax click here to go to our recommended metal polish supplier. They are distributors for both Flitz & Simichrome and are well known for their product knowledge, fast dependable shipping and customer service.