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Sun 4 Jan 2009 22:23
alloy cleaner / protector - freddy1
not totally connected with the modern cars

i have several motorcycles , old classic ones , but thought some of you might have alloy parts on your cars


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what is the best (and cheapest) alloy polish , and protector.

I have alloy m/guards , rims and engine castings ,

I can make a lovely job with solvol (autosol) , but it fades , i,m after summot to protect the shine for a few wks / mths


what do the lads with vintage alloy cars use

I,m after something that you can buy local/internet in the UK

cheers

Edited by freddy1 on 04/01/2009 at 22:24

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Mon 5 Jan 2009 10:46
alloy cleaner / protector - martint123
I found that a good wax polish keeps the shine going.
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Mon 5 Jan 2009 12:55
alloy cleaner / protector - FotheringtonThomas
what is the best (and cheapest) alloy polish and protector.


Polish, for your purposes, Brasso or similar.
Protector, Waxoyl. Clean it off (edit: with paraffin) when the salt's gone.

Edited by FotheringtonThomas on 05/01/2009 at 12:55

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Tue 6 Jan 2009 20:24
alloy cleaner / protector - J1mbo
Suggest something like Bilberry to clean it, followed by Meg's NXT Metal Polish, or an alloy wheel "sealant" like Poor Boy's Sealant. Chemical Guys do something similar, I highly rate the NXT Metal Polish, it polishes and then seals all in one.
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