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Polishing a brass trimmed Emerson Electric Antique Trojan fan with Wenol

The Polish Guy — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:55:44 +0000

This is a nice little project we did at the shop recently. This was an antique 1904 era Emerson Electric Mfg Co Trojan, model 8014, four blade ceiling fan. It was in all original condition. The motor was a little noisy so we had a local electric motor shop down in Lenox Dale Massachusetts rebuild the bearings. It now runs smooth and quiet. At some point in time, some one had sprayed the brass trim with black paint. So we stripped it with with Zip Strip and then set out and polished the brass back to an acceptable sheen. It is an antique so we did not want it to become too brilliant. A little Wenol did the trick and a quick buffing with a microfiber towel was all that was needed. Below are a few pictures showing before and after shots as well as a few close ups of the Wenol polish being used on the brass. Just click the photo to enlarge for a better view. You can purchase Wenol metal polish from our recommended online polish distributor by clicking here.

Wenol & Saran wrap used to prolong the shine on horse harnesses

The Polish Guy — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:23:42 +0000

We would like to share this Wenol polish users idea for keeping horse & carriage brass shiny for a longer period of time. “I use wenol to polish brass on harnesses and carriages that is why I need the big can, we use a lot. It is the best for cleaning badly tarnished brass. We then wrap it with saran wrap to keep it from tarnishing until the horses use the harness or carriages.”

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Wenol customer review cleaning Sabian cymbals

The Polish Guy — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:02:57 +0000

Looking for a metal polish to clean cymbals ? Here is what one customer recently shared with us.

“I have used Wenol for years, and I used the polish to clean my Sabian symbols. Im a drummer, and I have tried many products to keep them clean, But Wenol was the best, I was looking for this product for at least 5 years,but could not find it, and I came across your website, Thanks to you I can get my symbols back to where they were.”






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Restoring Vintage Cadillac Wheel Covers with Wenol Polish

The Polish Guy — Mon, 30 May 2011 14:31:20 +0000

In this polishing tip a Cadillac vintage hubcap is polished to improve its appearance
using Wenol Red Metal Polish.

Materials Used:

Wenol Red Metal Polish in a 100 ml tube (3.98 ounces) tube
Microfiber cloth
Nitrile Gloves
Damp Sponge & Old T-Shirt

Instructions and Application :

1. Wash & dry the wheel cover to remove any road grime & surface dirt.

2. Take the tube of Wenol Red metal polish and squeeze several dot size dabs
of polish about 1/2 the size of a dime around the perimeter of the wheel cover.

3. With your finger tips wipe the polish evenly over the entire hubcap in a small circular pattern. If you use gloves, you will find the polish will go on easier and you will use less. A little polish goes a long way. Most people use too much polish.

4. Use an old t-shirt with light pressure and begin to remove the polish .

5. Wipe off any excess polish left with a microfiber cloth, turning cloth over to a clean spot while buffing to the desired sheen.

Polish Guy Tip : ” Nitrile gloves are easy to put on, reusable & keep your hands clean. It also makes a lot of sense not to have the chemicals in any polish contact your skin, it can dry out and crack fingers & hands.”

Before and After:

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Tight supply of Wenol polish eases, stocks replenished

The Polish Guy — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 18:28:49 +0000

If you are a user of Wenol metal polish you know that supplies have been tight in the USA as of late. The good news is that by late March of 2011 supplies of Wenol will start to flow again as distributors and dealers are getting their stock of new product. Tubes will increase in price somewhere along the lines that have been announced by other brands. The cans of Wenol Red however increased a very modest 2% in price. All in all that means you will be able to purchase a large 39 ounce can of a very good metal polish that has a large following in the USA for under forty dollars. That is real value in our opinion. If you have not tried Wenol yet, whats stopping you? Click here to purchase Wenol from our recommended source. UPDATE, Wenol is now back in stock ! Just in time for many spring time auto & bike users. Of course Wenol is also widely used in commercial applications and industrial work.

Confessions of a brass polishing addict

The Polish Guy — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:45:08 +0000

Are you a clean freak? Do you like copper items that are shiny…..I mean really really shiny? Did you ever wonder how do they get the copper finish to really pop and catch your attention at auctions ? Is your collection of copper wares that you display in your kitchen dull, greasy and in need of some spiffing up? Well this post for cleaning and preserving copper may be for you. I went out and purchased at a local tag sale a few weeks ago the worse condition piece of copper that I could find. Apparently keeping copper in good condition is not only hard but something that is quite a chore. As I had no problem viewing a large selection of pitiful specimens in just a few stops. I settled on this Manning Bowman tea kettle made in Meriden,Connecticut. I am using Wenol Metal Polish and a trick or two to put a little life back into this pot and extend the life of the polishing effort.

	Materials Used: Wenol Metal Polish in a 3.98 ounce tube Wenol Ultra Soft Polish Horse Hair Detail Brush Microfiber cloth Nitrile gloves Instructions and Application : 1 Squeeze a small amount of Wenol Metal Polish from the tube and apply it in 10 or so dabs about the size of your small finger on to the tea pot. Spread polish evenly with the finger tips of your nitrile glove. A small amount of polish goes a long, long way. 2. Let the polish stand for about 3 to 4 minutes and then polish with the finger tips of your gloved hand. Use a soft horse hair detail brush to work the polish into and out of the tight areas where handle meets the pot. This saves taking the handle off the tea pot which is another possible option. 3. If you want the look of an antique, you may have polished far enough at this point. However if you want your copper to be bright and really shiny, further polishing will be required. If the tarnish is still lingering or if there are stubborn spots and streaks of tarnish shadow on the copper surface, you might try this old trick. Apply more polish as in step 1, then take a small amount of 0000 steel wool and apply a quarter size dab of polish directly on it. Now start to polish the tea pot with very light pressure. The polish on the steel wool will act as a lubricant and make the polish glide along and clean & polish with out scratching the surface. Wipe the copper surface again with a clean soft paper towel or soft cloth. 4. Re-apply following step 1, just using polish and a cloth, but not the steel wool one last time. Buff to the desired sheen with a micro fiber cloth. Time elapsed to polish the tea pot was about 20 minutes. 5. If your copper is for cooking , serving food or beverage wash thoroughly with warm water and a little soap & rinse before using. If your copper is just for display, try this polishing trick. As a last step use Wenol Ultra Soft Polish, which the old timers called “Wenol Blue.” Just apply a few dabs right on to the copper surface and polish in with a soft cloth or a clean part of a microfiber cloth. It will keep the shine for months and it repels dust. For upkeep after that, just re-wipe once in a while with a cloth and your copper will look bright again. At some point of course you will need to re-polish, but using some Wenol Blue is well worth the extra time you will get between polishing periods. Cars guys often use Wenol Blue on their chrome wheels to give them that “show” finish after polishing with regular Wenol, which they call “Wenol Red.” If you would like to purchase some Wenol Red & Wenol Blue from our recommended supplier click this link. They have excellent product knowledge and ship quickly. 1/2 way through the polishing process & after using Wenol Red & Blue:

Materials Used:

Instructions and Application :

1 Squeeze a small amount of Wenol Metal Polish from the tube and apply it in 10 or so dabs about the size of your small finger on to the tea pot. Spread polish evenly with the finger tips of your nitrile glove. A small amount of polish goes a long, long way.

2. Let the polish stand for about 3 to 4 minutes and then polish with the finger tips of your gloved hand. Use a soft horse hair detail brush to work the polish into and out of the tight areas where handle meets the pot. This saves taking the handle off the tea pot which is another possible option.

3. If you want the look of an antique, you may have polished far enough at this point. However if you want your copper to be bright and really shiny, further polishing will be required. If the tarnish is still lingering or if there are stubborn spots and streaks of tarnish shadow on the copper surface, you might try this old trick. Apply more polish as in step 1, then take a small amount of 0000 steel wool and apply a quarter size dab of polish directly on it. Now start to polish the tea pot with very light pressure. The polish on the steel wool will act as a lubricant and make the polish glide along and clean & polish with out scratching the surface. Wipe the copper surface again with a clean soft paper towel or soft cloth.

4. Re-apply following step 1, just using polish and a cloth, but not the steel wool one last time. Buff to the desired sheen with a micro fiber cloth. Time elapsed to polish the tea pot was about 20 minutes.

5. If your copper is for cooking , serving food or beverage wash thoroughly with warm water and a little soap & rinse before using. If your copper is just for display, try this polishing trick. As a last step use Wenol Ultra Soft Polish, which the old timers called “Wenol Blue.” Just apply a few dabs right on to the copper surface and polish in with a soft cloth or a clean part of a microfiber cloth. It will keep the shine for months and it repels dust. For upkeep after that, just re-wipe once in a while with a cloth and your copper will look bright again. At some point of course you will need to re-polish, but using some Wenol Blue is well worth the extra time you will get between polishing periods. Cars guys often use Wenol Blue on their chrome wheels to give them that “show” finish after polishing with regular Wenol, which they call “Wenol Red.”

If you would like to purchase some Wenol Red & Wenol Blue from our recommended supplier click this link. They have excellent product knowledge and ship quickly.

1/2 way through the polishing process & after using Wenol Red & Blue:

Polish Guy Tip : “Wearing nitrile gloves not only keeps your hands clean, but also spreads the polish on thinly & economically. Plus it just makes good sense to keep chemicals away from your skin. “

Using Wenol metal polish to clean German stainless steel surgical bandage scissors

The Polish Guy — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:27:36 +0000

In this polishing tip an old pair of bandage scissors made of German stainless steel will be cleaned and restored using Wenol Metal Polish. You often see this type of medical instrument used by health care professionals or even in first aid kits.

Materials Used:

Instructions and Application :

1 Take the scissors apart for easier cleaning. Then squeeze a small amount of Wenol Metal Polish from the tube and apply a few dabs onto the scissors. Spread polish evenly with the finger tips of your nitrile gloved hand until the tool is coated completely on all surfaces. You may even want to use 0000 steel wool to help lift the stubborn stains off of the surface using the polish as a lubricant.

2. Remove all polish with a microfiber cloth or soft paper towel. Re-apply a bit more Wenol and let the polish stand for a minute or so.

3. Next wipe off the polish residue before it dries with a soft paper towel. Buff to the desired sheen with a soft micro fiber cloth for best results. Time elapsed to shine this set of scissors was about 10 minutes.

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Before and After:

Polish Guy Tip : “ Wash & rinse the scissors well and clean with an alcohol wipe, sanitizer gel or sterilize in some manner before using.”

Using Wenol polish to clean a stainless steel & aluminum coffee pot funnel

The Polish Guy — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:36:26 +0000

I picked this item for a polish demo because it is made with a combination of a stainless steel bowl and an aluminum spout. These were used on the old restaurant commercial vacuum coffee makers that I saw all over New England in diners years ago. Using Wenol Metal Polish I was able to remove stains and years of tarnish from it..

Materials Used:

Instructions and Application :

1 Squeeze a small amount of Wenol Metal Polish from the tube onto the funnel surface. Spread polish evenly with the finger tips of your nitrile gloved hand until the funnel is coated completely with a light even coat of polish

2. Let the polish stand for about a minute or so.

3. Wipe off the polish residue before it dries with a soft cloth. I prefer using a microfiber cloth as it picks up the polish residue easily and polishes the surface quickly with out any danger of scratching. Re-apply following steps 1 & 2 if needed. Time elapsed to shine this item was about 5 or 6 minutes.

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Before and After:

Polish Guy Tip : ” Let the Wenol polish do the work for you! Just let the polish sit longer on the metal, no need to scrub harder.”

Removing Rust & Tarnish from a Bemis & Call OS Caliper with Wenol Polish

The Polish Guy — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:51:01 +0000

A request that often is e-mailed in is something like how do I remove rust from a old steel tool? In this polishing tip an old machinist tool that is an outside caliper made by Bemis & Call Co will be cleaned & restored using Wenol Metal Polish.

Materials Used:

Instructions and Application :

1 Squeeze a small amount of Wenol Metal Polish from the tube and apply a few dabs on to the caliper. Spread polish evenly with the finger tips of your nitrile gloved hand until the tool is coated completely on both sides. Using a Horse Hair Detail Brush helps to get the polish into and around the tight hinge at the of the top of the tool as well as the machined openings that allows movement for adjustments .

2. Let the polish stand for about 5 to 6 minutes and then gently polish with 0000 steel wool.

3. Wipe off the polish residue before it dries with a paper towel. Re-apply following steps 1 & 2 if needed. Buff to the desired sheen with a soft micro fiber cloth for best results. Any soft cloth will do but microfiber cloths do in fact give the best final results. Plus if you have some around you will find that just a quick wipe brings the shine right back. Time elapsed to shine this machinist tool was about 20 minutes.

Where can I buy Wenol Polish you ask ? Click right here to order Wenol and receive it quickly from a reliable supplier.

Before and After:

Polish Guy Tip : ” Most people use too much polish, a little polish goes a long way. Let the Wenol polish do the work for you! Just let the Wenol sit longer on the metal, no need to scrub harder.”

Mirror Polishing Alloy Wheels

The Polish Guy — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:06:48 +0000

A question often asked is how do I get a mirror polish finish on my alloy wheels. A good read is 101 Projects for Your Porsche 911 by Wayne R. Dempsey. On page 231 of the book he talks about after having removed the paint and coatings from the wheels, how Beverly Frohm from the Orange County Region of the Porsche Club of America suggests using Mothers Wheel Polish and goes on to tell you the application there of. Also mentioned further down the same page he writes about what he feels is another quality polishing product, namely Wenol. He seems to feel that Wenol polish works like a polishing compound as well as having a chemical reaction that helps to give a good shine with a minimal amount of work. Towards the end of section of Mirror Polishing he mentions a really nice trick that Don Haney of Pelican Parts uses when polishing wheels. Don recommends sprinkling baby powder on the wheels and blowing it off. This reveals scratches in the wheel that are very hard to see with the naked eye. Go over these sections with polish again and you will end up with a superior shine. The book is available for purchase at Barnes & Noble, Borders and Amazon among others.Excerpts from the book can be read here.

Polish Guy Tip : ” For a deeper shine on your wheels, start with Wenol in the red can and finish with Ultra Soft Wenol in the blue tube. This is a time tested combination that works well. “