Shiner!

[Guest EXC_Racer]

Guys

 

What method/polish do you use to get a really decent shine from the 2B stainless bodywork. Mine is a little dulled and I understand that mildly abbrasive cleaners such as Solvol are a no-no.

 

Thanks

 

Alex

[Guest chris brown]

Guys

 

What method/polish do you use to get a really decent shine from the 2B stainless bodywork. Mine is a little dulled and I understand that mildly abbrasive cleaners such as Solvol are a no-no.

 

Thanks

 

Alex

Cheap glass cleaner is as good as anything

[Guest shaggy]

How about Johnsons baby oil, smear on, leave for half an hour, then wipe off

[swan]

hi

 

Quote ,"How about Johnsons baby oil, smear on, leave for half an hour, then wipe off "

 

Too much information

 

The problem with baby oil is that dust in the air will stick to any residue of oil.

 

Agree with Sir Chris on the cheap glass cleaner, a tried and tested method.

 

Swan

[Guest EXC_Racer]

hi

 

Quote ,"How about Johnsons baby oil, smear on, leave for half an hour, then wipe off "

 

Too much information

 

The problem with baby oil is that dust in the air will stick to any residue of oil.

 

Agree with Sir Chris on the cheap glass cleaner, a tried and tested method.

 

Swan

 

 

Yes, definitely a bit nervous about the baby oil!!!!!

 

I have tried with glass cleaner, but the results were not too impressive. Perhaps it is down to cleaning method and types of cloth?

 

Alex

[Guest allenr03]

I've used glass cleaner and although it looks clean it is dulled. I did an inconspicuos spot (the bonnet!) on the body work with solvol autosol and it looks the dogs doodars! It hasn't scratched the panel at all and it has NEVER looked as good'm going to do the whole car.

 

I used a clean, soft cloth and not much pressure. I'm doing it all on Thursday so if I bugger up the body work I'll let you know!

[Guest a8dyc]

"I have tried with glass cleaner, but the results were not too impressive. Perhaps it is down to cleaning method and types of cloth."

 

I use glass cleaner from an aerosol with tissue paper.Works a treat.

 

 

Andy

[Guest gdc]

mines all ally

i have to use solvol all the time . still its getting lighter every time i polish it?

but is it getting weaker?

regards graham

[chris n]

I use Holts Chrome and Aluminium Polish. Cleans and shines all chrome, stainless steel and aluminium surfaces, then protects against further pitting and blemishes.

[Bob Tucker]

I got a spray bottle of stainless steel (kitchen) cleaner from my local pound shop....comes in a blue bottle, & works pretty well

[sylvia.fry2]

Hi all, I want to go the other way; finish the stainless with a brushed look so its not mirror finish; hopefully to hide the inherited & self-inflicted scratches & minor dings like where the side panels didn't quite curve as intended. Will Autosol do this-- is it a heavy cutting polish? Regards Bob.

[Guest allenr03]

I don't think so, it hasn't marked my car at all. Looks awesome now

[colivent]

Hi all, I want to go the other way; finish the stainless with a brushed look so its not mirror finish; hopefully to hide the inherited & self-inflicted scratches & minor dings like where the side panels didn't quite curve as intended. Will Autosol do this-- is it a heavy cutting polish? Regards Bob.

 

 

 

If you want a brushed look, try using "Scotshbright" comes in different grades, we use it to blend welds in stainless steel and to give the metal a grain, you have to go in one direction, lot of elbow grease needed for you car.

[Guest erichetherington]

If you mgo over the entire car with Scotchbright don't forget to post a picture of your new found muscles

[sylvia.fry2]

Hi, I'll give the job to my wife-- it will make a change from cleaning the oven-- & cooking-- & endless coffee out to the work-shop.