I did a truck a few weeks ago. I remeber watching a video about using wheel acid to polishes them a bit. I currently dont do,polishing, but thank you for the tip I was able to kinda remember to up the level of the detail I did!
I use to not like you as a content creator just from controversy and the meg ceramic wax videos but man you're such a knowledgeable guy thanks for all these videos
I love your vids, FULL of info no sought. I just wish you could come to the a bit quicker. But like I said, VERY good vids and the info is priceless. Thank you for taking the time for us weekend warriors.
thank you so much and yes I'm trying to work on speeding things up:)..my brain says make sure you tell them everything ..busy mind filled with info and experience makes for slow lips...lol...much love Tom
Thanks for your helpful and informative videos. I recently came across your channel and ordered Flitz based on your recommendation. It worked beautifully!👍🏼
Good video Scott. I ran across a certain product that gives me a most astounding finish for chrome or just a few other 'precious metals. The only place I've ever been able to get it was a local Fire Place & Outdoor Patio and Deck, Grill store here in my hometown. The name of it is Wenall (I think it's spelled) It was like 12.99 in the late 1990's. but the thing was a paste in a tube, you wipe it in and let sit for 20-30 min then just wipe it off, no other work, and it was the shiniest finish a professional metallurgist could ever expect ! i should've looked on amazon before commenting.
Ever tried magic eraser, I heard that magic eraser can get rid of tar and grime on exhaust tips and rim edges , never tried it myself im not brave enough to test it LOL
Hey Scotty. I like your videos and I like you. When I was coming up the ranks as a computer tech; I didn't know the answer to 3/4 of the problems. I had to do research....tons of research, then narrow it down to 1or 2 solutions I saw most often that solved the problem. Sometimes I get it wrong no matter how diligent I try The point is that you publicly say you were wrong from time to time. Nobody's perfect. Your 40+ years of knuckle - busting work isnt easy, and I know how it is to have to buy specialized tools that add up to a MOUNTAIN of Snap - On man debt. I dont think the general public realizes that the $20,000 of tools my BFF has are only part of being a good mechanic, but the ASE curriculum is just as hard as mine You want to keep a good mechanic? Help him by paying the bill for his hard work, dedication, and for all the blood, sweat, tears, polish, fumes, etc mech a's nics have to endure so we can sit our fat arse in our Bluetoothed heated seatmobile. So keep on keeping on Scotty. -Chris
For years, I've been using el-cheapo Turtle Wax chrome polish ($2.xx at Walmart) for all the chrome parts (truck bumper, running board, exhaust tip). Easier way to polish is to use a 3" Griot's Garage DA with dirt cheap foam 3" pads from ebay. Makes chrome look perfect. However dirt will buildup VERY quickly (especially on low-to-the-ground components like exhaust tip/running boards). So its quite the losing battle.
I do basically the same thing, polish with dedicated pads and my Mother's Power Ball and Mini. I follow that up with a paint prep/IPA wipe then ceramic coat everything. Anti-static and self cleaning properties, you're done for 2 years. Even a cheap coating will make your life easier. I always have bottles of those dirt cheap eBay coatings around strictly for wheel wells, plastic trim, mudflaps, etc.. It is a great way to over deliver, and it is actually cheaper and easier than messing with dressings. But I coated my daily driver metal with it 10 months ago after a polish just for fun, still looks perfect. I'm gonna test it on a fender sometime, just to see how it does on paint.
How about a sealant or protectant that will hold up to the heat of exhaust tips? I have a decently expensive cat back exhaust and keep the tips in perfect condition but I would love to be able to put some protectant on them that will actually hold up? Any ideas? I know traditional wax is going to break down immediately from the heat. I use Collinite metal wax to keep them shiny and clean but no way it's staying on there after a few drives.
Im curious. Does that flitz head scratch chrome if used improperly. I used a mothers ball and scratched up my whole front and back bumper trying to polish the chrome
I tried a wheel brush and got a face blast of carbon spots lol Edit OMG thats nothing for carbon. Mine turned my whole soap bucket black. I do have 4 tips but still ... it was nasty. Hopefully with weekly care it wont be as bad.
I got a novel idea watching clean the exhaust tip, how about a wheel ceramic coating? at least I believe when the car is brand new, it would go along way in keeping the tips pristine, ijs.
Scott, useful as always. I'm glad I finally subscribed. Regarding, the Flitz Polishing Ball is it the 2, 5 or 7 inch model? It appears to be the 7 inch but just wanted to verify. Also, is that on a Rayobi? Thanks again! AP
