Maintaining Shiny Bits

martrogers · #1 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 07:20 PM

Sometime in the future when I have finished building I'll be wanting to polish the shiny bits.

What are the best products for polishing and protecting ally, stainless steel, chrome and paintwork?

Thanks
Martin

davetherave · #2 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 08:03 PM

I just used Zoop Seal on all my engine polished parts and on my sons chrome 22 inch wheels. It is a ceramic coating that is absorbed into the metal and prevents oxidation. Works great and lasts for several years so you dont have to polish those things ever again- just occasional wash and dry.

Its available from Cobra Valley. Costs $99 and I still have enough left to do another engine.

David

PCC · #3 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 09:43 PM

Keep saying it..............

You can't go past Car Lack (as used by BMW and Mercedes). You can now get it in Aus. Do a search on google.

Cleans and polishes everything!

If not Car Lack, Bowden do a polish for shiny bits. Works well and rejuvinates. Not as quick as Car Lack to apply, but does the job.

Bryan Wilson · #4 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 01:30 AM

California Purple Metal Polish this stuff is unreal it's what I use.
Got it from an interstate transport parts and accessory store it's what the truckies use.
Cheers,
Bryan

Rob. Smith · #5 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 03:29 AM

I've read alot about ZOOPS...expensive but good.
You Pay for what you get ! Polishing a new car and its shiny bits is fun...at the start. Other things tend to prioritise over the tedium. I am experiencing such an issue with my new car. The car will eventually win ! But..anything that makes the job easier or less frequent is definitely welcome.
Smithy,