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12-10-2018, 08:10 AM
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Gibbs Brand Lubricant?
Recently I came across Gibbs Brand Lubricant. Most of the information I find on it reads or sounds like an infomercial or a booth at the state fair--it cleans, penetrates, deoxidizes, protects, yada yada yada. The few non-advertising things I find on it generally support the claims (146 customer reviews on Amazon predominantly 5 stars).
https://www.amazon.com/Gibbs-Brand-L...ustomerReviews
Gibbs Brand penetrant
I'm looking for something that will clean and detail the polished aluminum parts on a car--wheels, valve covers, etc. and hopefully help prevent future oxidation, water spotting, etc.
It's not that expensive, and I think I'll try a couple cans, but thought I'd ask here for experience with it. |
12-10-2018, 08:38 AM
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ACHiPO
I have had great success with this product. Easy to apply and gives a great finish.
https://www.amazon.ca/Flitz-04587-Pl...z+metal+polish
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12-10-2018, 09:32 AM
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Stu,
Do you just spread it on like with a regular polish and let it dry and then wipe it off or how do you do it?
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12-10-2018, 09:36 AM
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Ron
You rub it in as you are applying it. Let it dry then buff off. It works really well. It did a great job on my Halibrands
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12-10-2018, 10:32 AM
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Thanks Stu,
I think I may order a can of it and see how it works.
Ron
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12-10-2018, 11:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ACHiPo
Recently I came across Gibbs Brand Lubricant. Most of the information I find on it reads or sounds like an infomercial or a booth at the state fair--it cleans, penetrates, deoxidizes, protects, yada yada yada. The few non-advertising things I find on it generally support the claims (146 customer reviews on Amazon predominantly 5 stars).
https://www.amazon.com/Gibbs-Brand-L...ustomerReviews
Gibbs Brand penetrant
I'm looking for something that will clean and detail the polished aluminum parts on a car--wheels, valve covers, etc. and hopefully help prevent future oxidation, water spotting, etc.
It's not that expensive, and I think I'll try a couple cans, but thought I'd ask here for experience with it. |
Does almost sound too good to be true - maybe better than sliced bread. Let us know what you think of it. |
12-10-2018, 01:00 PM
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Ron you'll like it
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12-10-2018, 01:15 PM
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Stu,
Thanks.
Ron,
I'll pick up some Gibbs and we can compare.
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12-10-2018, 01:28 PM
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OK, Evan, I will have to order mine as there aren't any stores here that seem to have it.
Ron
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12-10-2018, 07:56 PM
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AlumaKleen
Badda Bing
Easy effective reasonable.
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12-11-2018, 05:51 AM
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OK, I looked up their site and you can order the same size bottle as shown in the above link for about half of what they give as a price. Also you can order different size bottles.
https://www.flitz.com/flitz-polish-liquid/
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12-11-2018, 06:56 AM
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Quote:
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Ron
You rub it in as you are applying it. Let it dry then buff off. It works really well. It did a great job on my Halibrands
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My apologies! I goofed when I said to "let it dry" then buff off. DO NOT let it dry |
12-11-2018, 06:58 AM
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Ron you might want to check your local Hardware Stores. It's sold up here in Hardware Stores. Just a thought...........
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12-11-2018, 08:29 AM
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OK, Evan, I will have to order mine as there aren't any stores here that seem to have it.
Ron
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I think I found my bottle of Flitz at Lowes? |
12-11-2018, 09:30 AM
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Thanks, we have a Lowes not to far from here so I will give them a call.
Ron
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12-11-2018, 08:24 PM
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Thanks, we have a Lowes not to far from here so I will give them a call.
Ron
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Ron,
I don't know--that's asking a lot to call and see if they have something in stock. I don't usually try even asking when I'm in the store!
Good luck!
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12-11-2018, 08:49 PM
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Look at Lowes on line site. You'll be able to pinpoint a local store and then check their inventory.
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12-12-2018, 05:05 AM
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Karl, I have did that a few times and they would say they had something in stock and when I got there they never had it but could order it. So I started just ordering it when I checked to see if they had it and that way I saved myself a trip for nothing.
Ron
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