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Topic subjectHow can I keep polished aluminum looking good?
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82986, How can I keep polished aluminum looking good?
Posted by eclipzGST, Mar-24-05 10:31 AM
Ok, this isn't car related. (but could be) :P
Can I clear coat it or something? I want to polish up some stuff on my quad but want it to stay nice even after I wash it. I hate spending hours detailing only to have it look like crap again after one wash.
82987, RE: How can I keep polished aluminum looking good?
Posted by DJ420a, Mar-24-05 11:04 AM
Of course. Just clearcoat it. It also depends if its a high heated area. If so, you need to get high temp paint.
82998, RE: How can I keep polished aluminum looking good?
Posted by 96eclipse2nr, Mar-24-05 02:07 PM
i never tried it...but im considering ordering a bottle...that "zoop seal" stuff? iv seen it advertised on spike on their "power block" on saturdays. they say it polishes and leaves some sorta protective coating to keep it looking good for a few months or so.
83000, RE: How can I keep polished aluminum looking good?
Posted by djtrickee, Mar-24-05 02:30 PM
Originally posted by eclipzGST
Ok, this isn't car related. (but could be) :P Can I clear coat it or something? I want to polish up some stuff on my quad but want it to stay nice even after I wash it. I hate spending hours detailing only to have it look like crap again after one wash.


If you really want it to last a long time and still be durable then I would suggest getting it clear ANODIZED. Way better than spray clear, won't chip and looks like regular aluminum.
83006, RE: How can I keep polished aluminum looking good?
Posted by scirio, Mar-24-05 05:18 PM
For bare metals:
http://eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=619&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=410&iSubCat=411&iProductID=619
83051, RE: How can I keep polished aluminum looking good?
Posted by donnyb373, Mar-25-05 07:11 PM
now the shit i use to polish stuff is flitz, I SWEARE THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST SHIT I HAVE EVER USED, for real tho, its awsome and it only takes a lil bit, the only place i was able to find it tho was boaters world, you need the tube that looks like a tube of tooth past, not the bottle the stuff in the bottle isnt as stong