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Started by _TUFF75LH355_ , Dec 17 2009 02:53 PM

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#1 _TUFF75LH355_

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 02:53 PM

what do you guys you to polish chrome parts eg bumpers and hinges etc..?? cheers Ben

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#2 Heath

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 02:59 PM

I use Brite-shine on all the chrome an polished alloy on my car

A lot of people will probably recommend Purple Polish, I've never tried it but I get the impression that's pretty good too.

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#3 MRLXSS

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 03:03 PM

Purple Polish Hands down the best i've used

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#4 _Woodsy_

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 03:08 PM

Its good stuff.. there is also one called Liquid Reflections which is probably its equal.

Try the purple polish with a little bit of kero on the rag when you do it too..

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#5 _sbc57lx_

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 03:28 PM

AUTOSOL

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#6 _torriechick_

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 06:01 PM

I've used AutoSol but usually always use BriteShine... good stuff! :spoton:

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#7 _Phantom10_

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 06:08 PM

Would also suggest Purple, we use it at work sometimes, works really well the panel beater next door gave it to us and he uses it on all his chrome and shiny bits lol.

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#8 _TUFF75LH355_

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 06:34 PM

cheers guy thanks for all the alternative products helped alot

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#9 mr5000

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Posted 18 December 2009 - 09:16 AM

wouldnt use anything other than purple metal polish got put onto it by the detailers i used to work with works ace stuff all effort and it comes up grouse

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#10 76lxhatch

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Posted 18 December 2009 - 09:27 AM

Autosol for major work, the Mothers chrome polish seems to do a reasonable job for just straight polishing (I use it on my chrome wheels too, comes with the Cragars when you buy them new)

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#11 _ozbox_

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Posted 18 December 2009 - 10:10 AM

ive used all the brands you can think of in the last 30 years and PURPLE wins hands down....

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#12 _LJ355_

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Posted 18 December 2009 - 10:51 AM

Where do you buy purple polish ?

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#13 _Woodsy_

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Posted 18 December 2009 - 11:09 AM

Lee try Bursons or Autopro at West Gosford i believe Truckline may sell it too

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#14 mr5000

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Posted 18 December 2009 - 11:19 AM

most autobarns down here have it to

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Posted 18 December 2009 - 01:07 PM

IMHO I would be hesitant to use any polish designed for aluminium etc on chrome, if the chrome is in good condition you would not want any abrasive at all.

I would use either a normal car polish or a specialised chrome polish like Mothers.

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#16 _LXATIV_

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Posted 18 December 2009 - 01:09 PM

If you can find a bursons, they stock purple polish too

Edited by LXATIV, 18 December 2009 - 01:09 PM.

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#17 _LJ355_

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Posted 18 December 2009 - 01:26 PM

Thanks guys i have been using mirrorfinish on my weld wheels but they dont seem to stay shiny for to long and the rarely gets driven

ive just got a mothers powercone so il hunt down some of this purple stuff and give it a go

Also L8 is right if your chrome is in good condition window cleaner works well and normal car polish

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#18 mr5000

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Posted 18 December 2009 - 01:29 PM

thats one of the good things with purple metal polish u get same result from hand or machine

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#19 frash da bucket

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Posted 18 December 2009 - 02:45 PM

I have been using a australian product,

Its called hightech deox,made by opal,

I have been using this polish for 16 years,

It polishes all chrome work,stainless steel,

It removes all exhaust gases on rear bumperbars,

And its safe enough to use on the paintwork too,

I highly recommened this polish for fantastic results.

Cheers.

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#20 _TUFF75LH355_

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Posted 18 December 2009 - 02:59 PM

frash da bucket - where can you buy that polish from..??

Edited by TUFF75LH355, 18 December 2009 - 03:00 PM.

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#21 frash da bucket

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Posted 18 December 2009 - 03:09 PM

Hi TUFF75LH355,

Opal Products

7 Willtona Place,

Girraween.NSW

(02)9688-4222

Cheers.

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#22 _TUFF75LH355_

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Posted 18 December 2009 - 03:25 PM

thanks mate appreciate it heaps

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#23 _The Baron_

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Posted 18 December 2009 - 04:24 PM

I have used a 3M chrome polish on a set of front and rear bars that came up a treat.

Good stuff.

I have also tried Purple and Mothers for aluminium on the bars and it is crap by comparison. A lot of rubbing for little result.
Basically use the right stuff for the right application and it should come up apples

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#24 _ozbox_

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Posted 19 December 2009 - 07:46 AM

for the best results from purple ypu also need to use there aluminium deoxidizer....before the purple.

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#25 _scalpa1_

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Posted 19 December 2009 - 08:26 AM

hi guys just my two cents worth, i admit to having a interest in this brand its called surf city garage car care products. Btw we are a proud sponsor of the vic torana club. We actually have about 5 different metal polishers covering chrome,stainless,and alloy these are all individually composed for the specific metal you want to polish. But they can be used on all metals if required too. We even have a three part metal polisher that firstly cleans then polishes then seals the shine with carnauba wax! take a look at our website www.surfcitygarage.com.au we have the full range and videos demonstrating how easy it is to use.
cheers tony