I know this isnt the proper forum most likely, but it gets the most views. Im wanting to polish my diamond plate bed rails. They have been covered by a tonneau(sp?) cover for a few years from the looks of the diamond plate. I have an ok shine going now, but there is a coat of something that i dont know what it is. I have tried SOS, Mothers Billet, Busch polish, Rolite. Im baffled right now. Any ideas?
Heres some pics.
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I doubt a powerball would do anything. Im using something similar to it if not better. I dont know if there is something that will cut through this crap or not? Im almost at the point of trashing em and buyin new.
Pics of what im using.
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-Kid aKa Curtis
Fine steel or copper wool.
try that "flitz" stuff thats on t.v.
Already tried steel wool. It seems like its a clear coat that someone painted them to try and keep the shine hassle free. :/ I honestly have no idea.
Use thinner like you would to remover sticker or glue residue. Then you will have to repolish it as soon as possible, so do a section at a time start to finish.
Look for stuff called P21s wheel cleaner.. It will work perfect.
If there is a coating on them, try Acetone, but wear gloves and work outside. Don't get it on your truck paint. :'(
Kurt
flitz it
if you do use acetone and inhale the fumes, you will be as high as a friggin kite! wear a mask bro.
I would try stuff called " white diamonds" along with a buffing pad on a drill, we have used it on brushed aluminum, and that turned out like polished chrome !!
I75 chrome shop carries it, But I dont know where else does though.
Good luck
Flitz dem shnitz
go to eastwood.com they have a metal polishing section with a video and lots of advise in thier fourms too. way to many things to use.
clean them with an acid base aluminum wheel cleaner and then polish them
It has been a couple days on this. Any updates?
Nope sorry guys, been too busy cleanin mud off of her...