What the heck is this!?

LakeMaryKid · June 11, 2006, 06:50:02 PM

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.

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.

-Kid aKa Curtis

TRX450R_Racer · June 11, 2006, 06:54:22 PM

Fine steel or copper wool.

honda guy250 · June 11, 2006, 07:41:07 PM

try that "flitz" stuff thats on t.v.

LakeMaryKid · June 11, 2006, 07:43:22 PM

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.

Mrs.Nightbreed · June 11, 2006, 07:49:29 PM

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.

svtbolt04 · June 11, 2006, 08:22:27 PM

Look for stuff called P21s wheel cleaner.. It will work perfect.

GSPKurt · June 11, 2006, 08:59:31 PM

If there is a coating on them, try Acetone, but wear gloves and work outside. Don't get it on your truck paint.

Kurt

4fittyr · June 11, 2006, 09:32:34 PM

flitz it

NYRAPTOR · June 11, 2006, 09:41:05 PM

if you do use acetone and inhale the fumes, you will be as high as a friggin kite! wear a mask bro.

dynodon · June 11, 2006, 10:15:25 PM

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

Scramdaddy · June 12, 2006, 09:33:32 AM

Flitz dem shnitz

brokenbackt12 · June 12, 2006, 04:35:44 PM

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.

Slvrd1991 · June 13, 2006, 06:08:19 PM

clean them with an acid base aluminum wheel cleaner and then polish them

Mrs.Nightbreed · June 13, 2006, 08:33:30 PM

It has been a couple days on this. Any updates?

LakeMaryKid · June 13, 2006, 10:06:31 PM

Nope sorry guys, been too busy cleanin mud off of her...