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Video Instructions
Removing white film from gas fireplace glass doors with Flitz polish
In this polish tip, Flitz polish is used to remove the white film haze that builds up on a gas fireplace inserts’ glass front. There is usually no carbon build up on gas appliances that are operating correctly. If not adjusted properly you may see some soot accumulating. The whitish coating you do see on the glass is usually caused by high temperature silicone out gassing. Always check the manufactures recommendations as to how they recommend their glass to be cleaned. Particularly if the glass is still under warranty.
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Materials Used:
- Flitz Polish 1.76 ounce tube
- Micro Fiber Cloth
- Pair of nitrile gloves
- Paper towel or small soft rag
Instructions and Application :
1. On the gas fireplace insert we cleaned, first we did not run the flame for an hour or so. Then take off the glass panel and let it cool to room temperature.
2. We first cleaned the inside of the glass with a glass cleaner and dried with a soft paper towel. Use a glass cleaner that contains no ammonia .
3. Left on the glass was some carbon soot marks that did not easily come off with the glass cleaner and the white film that you see in the photo. The glass cleaner did not remove the white haze. Take some Flitz polish directly from the tube and apply it to your gloved hand. Applying polish with gloves helps to keep your hands clean and spreads the polish evenly on the glass. You may also apply it on a soft cloth or better yet a microfiber cloth.
4. Rub the Flitz on in a circular pattern being careful to get it along the edges of the glass and in the corners.
5. Allow the Flitz to set and work for a few of minutes but do not let it dry. Take a soft clean cloth or paper towel and remove all the paste residue. You will notice the Flitz comes off easier than even the glass cleaner does. You know the glass is clean when you feel no drag on your cloth or paper towel. if you prefer you can even just use the Flitz polish and skip the glass cleaner step.
6. If the film remains in a some areas, reapply the steps above until the glass is clean to your satisfaction.
7. Wipe again with a clean micro fiber cloth and re-install the glass onto the fireplace.
If you have any brass trim on your fireplace use Flitz on that too. Its an easy way to shine that up too while you’re at it. A microfiber cloth is a great to have around for wiping down the fireplace insert front. It polishes the brass, wipes out finger prints and traps dust like nothing you have ever used. It grabs and holds dust in. It does not spread it around like ordinary cloths do. It wipes glass streak free too.
Gas Fireplace Insert Before Being Cleaned & Polished:
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Before and After Close-ups:
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Polish Guy Tip : “Flitz is safe to use because it is a non-flammable water based product. It is also classified as a non abrasive non toxic polish.” |
Polishing a silver plate butter dish using Wenol
In this polishing tip an antique silver butter dish made by F B Rogers brothers will be restored using Wenol Metal Polish.
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Instructions and Application : 1 Squeeze a small amount of Wenol Metal Polish from the tube and apply it in six or so dabs about the size of your small finger on to the cover of the butter dish. Spread polish evenly with the finger tips of your nitrile gloved hand and use the Fuller Horse Hair Detail Brush to get the polish into the finial on top of the cover. 2. Let the polish stand for about 3 to 4 minutes and then polish with the finger tips of your gloved hand. 3. Wipe off the polish while still wet with a soft cloth. Old t-shirts are fine but a better choice is a microfiber cloth. Re-apply following steps 1 & 2 if needed. Buff to the desired sheen with the soft cloth of your choice. 4. Follow the same procedure for the butter dish base. If you find that the surface of your silver has a heavy build up of tarnish, rub the polish longer not harder. Time elapsed to shine this butter dish was about 10 to 12 minutes. Before and After: |
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Polish Guy Tip : “Wearing nitrile gloves not only keeps your hands clean, but also puts the polish on economically. Most people use too much polish, a little goes a long way. Let the Wenol Polish do the work! “ |
How good is Simichrome Polish? We test it on a heavily rusted spoked wheel
We put Simichrome Metal Polish to a tough test to see if it could remove heavy rust from a spoke wheel on baby stroller. The instructions & tips will show you a how we restored this stroller that had been left in an unheated, dirt floor garage and never been polished so that it looks shiny and new again using Simchrome Polish.
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Materials Used:
- Simichrome Polish in an 8.82 ounce Can
- Microfiber cloth
- Nitrile Gloves
- Fuller Moldable Horse Hair Detail Brush
- Paper Towels
- 000 Steel Wool
- 0000 Steel Wool
Application:
1. Apply a small amount of Simichrome polish right out of the can about the size of a dime and spread it evenly over the entire surface of the wheel rim with your nitrile gloved hand. Repeat until the whole surface of the wheel rim is covered. Use the polish sparingly, a little goes a long way.
2. Let the polish stay on the wheel rims for several minutes, but do not let the polish dry.
3. Take a pad of 000 steel wool and unroll a 2 to 3 inch piece and tear off.
4. Work the polish with the steel wool with mild pressure over the rust and remove it.
5. Wipe the polish/rust residue off the wheel rim with a soft paper towel or cloth. Repeat steps 1 -3 until the heavy encrusted rust has been polished off. Please note that Simichrome will not take out pitting or deep scratches.
6. At this point apply additional dabs of Simichrome with the tip of your nitrile glove all over the surface of the rim. Allow to sit and work for a several minutes, but do not let the polish dry.
7. Change to 0000 steel wool ( the finest grade )and gently rub the Simichrome onto the surface, polishing the remaining rust and corrosion from the wheel.
8. Wipe off excess polish / rust residue with a soft paper towel or cloth.
9. Apply a some Simichrome polish with the finger tip of your nitrile glove from the can onto the wheel spokes. Again let sit for a several minutes and polish with more 0000 steel wool.
10. Use a Fuller Moldable Horse Hair Detail brush to get the polish into the area of the wheel where the spokes attach to the rim and the hub. Take a clean paper towel & remove the remaining polish residue of the wheel and spokes. Check your work and if any rust or corrosion is still present reapply the polish and work with 0000 steel wool until you are satisfied that it is as good as you can get it. Wipe off all residue with another clean paper towel.
11. Buff the wheel with a microfiber cloth to a high shine mirror finish. Simichrome will leave a film on the wheel that is not greasy. This retards corrosion and tarnish so your wheel will look better longer. Elapsed time to shine wheel was under an hour. This was a good test of what Simichrome polish is capable of doing. The polish and a little TLC brought this stroller that was purchased at a tag sale for $5.00 into a nice usable piece of equipment. That salvaged it from the local landfill . If you have a tough job to do, don’t hesitate to try Simichrome polish on it. Think green–recycle!
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Polish Guy Tip : “This project is a good example why its a good idea to use nitrile gloves when using polish. Not only will it help to keep the rusty grime off your hands but it also helps to apply the polish evenly right where you want it..” |
Episode #9 - How to Polish Church Appointments - Chalice and Candle Stick
In this demonstration we use a Church Polish & Cleaning Kit that includes Simichrome and Flitz to polish a brass chalice and candle stick. The tutorial includes detailed work instructions and best practices.
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Materials Used:
- Church Polish & Cleaning Kit
- Micro Fiber Cloth
- Pair of nitrile gloves (Optional)
- Paper towel or small soft rag
Instructions and Application :
1. Apply an ample dime size spot of non-toxic Flitz polish onto the finger tip of your nitrile glove. The nitrile gloves is an easy way to apply a controlled thin amount of polish onto the chalice with out wasting any, as you would if it is applied with a cloth. The gloves also aid in keeping your hands clean. Cover the entire brass surface of the chalice. Wait a minute or so and then wipe off the polish with a soft rag before it dries. The use of a microfiber cloth that comes with the kit works very well. Turn it often to get to a clean spot and buff briskly to a high sheen as desired. No mater what polish you use, always wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry before using the chalice.
2. On the candle stick we used Simichrome polish that comes with the kit. It is a more aggressive polish than Flitz . It will clean and shine items like the brass candle sticks we are using in this demonstration quickly and easily. On items where there may be a heavy build up of candle wax, it is helpful if you remove the wax with hot water or even a hair dryer and wipe the wax clean with a paper towel before polishing. Follow the same basic steps that were used to polish the chalice on the brass candle stick. A Fuller Horse Hair Detail Brush is also included with this kit for use on any intricate designs that may exist on your ornate church appointments. The brush is handy for getting the polish in and out of these areas.
3. Try using the micro fiber cloth that comes with the kit for all your church dusting. You will be surprised how easily dust and dirt are trapped by the fabric. It does not just spread the dust around but actually traps it in the fibers. Microfiber cloths clean streak free and lint free. They also work very well on glass and mirror surfaces with out any chemicals. Micro cloths are reusable 100s of times. To clean just machine wash warm with colors and air dry.
4. When using any polish, it is always advisable to try it in a small inconspicuous spot to see if you like the results especially on thinly plated items.
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Polish Guy Tip : “Did you know that you can burn over 200 calories per hour cleaning your church? That’s good for your heart and your soul ! .“ |
Before and After: Chalice
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Before and After: Candle Stick
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