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Daniel Morris


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Westlake, Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 28 Sep 2018 12:01 pm    
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I've been using Simichrome, which works very well at cleaning the chrome on my steels.
I know there have been other polishes floated, but I'd like to stay more 'green' if possible. (That Simichrome is really nasty).

I ran across Flitz, which claims to be 'green'.
Anyone try it?
Polishes I looked at stated they were not good for electoplated metal; I'm none too handy, but I believe those would be safe, correct?

Any suggestions - 'green' or not - are appreciated.
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Erv Niehaus


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 28 Sep 2018 12:16 pm    
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I hate green chrome. Whoa!
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Edward Rhea

 

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Medford Oklahoma, USA
Post  Posted 28 Sep 2018 12:32 pm    
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This is what I use to maintain/protect the luster on the aluminum and other metal parts. It does a great job cleaning, smells pleasant. I can’t say if it’s certified green?

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Jerry Horch


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Alva, Florida, USA
Post  Posted 28 Sep 2018 4:18 pm    
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The only polish I will use is Mothers Mag and Aluminum polish.it wont scratch the surface ..use soft luxurious clean terry cloth polishing cloths.gently.
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Kevin Fix

 

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Michigan, USA
Post  Posted 29 Sep 2018 4:25 pm    
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Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish. Will give you mirror finish. Use a polishing cloth that won't scratch.
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Craig Stock


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Westfield, NJ USA
Post  Posted 29 Sep 2018 6:19 pm    
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I agree with Mothers (It available in most auto parts stores), a microfiber cloth helps to polish as well as terry cloth.
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Daniel Morris


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Westlake, Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 1 Oct 2018 8:30 am    
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Thanks, everyone.
If there's any other polishes some of you really prefer, please post.
If there's any polish to avoid, please post as well.
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Leo Grassl


From:
Madison TN
Post  Posted 17 Oct 2018 8:44 pm    
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I recently got turned onto " NEVR- DULL " wadding polish. It is in my opinion the best polish for any metal especially aluminum. No liquid no mess at all, and one can will last you a lifetime. You can buy it at any auto parts store or truck stop and costs about $6.00

https://m.autozone.com/wash-cleaners-and-exterior-care-products/polish/eagle-one-never-dull-metal-wadding-paste-polish/556779_0_0
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Nicholas Scott


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Norfolk, VA USA
Post  Posted 18 Oct 2018 6:05 am    
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Another one for Mothers.
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Richard Sinkler


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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
Post  Posted 18 Oct 2018 8:01 am    
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I tried a green (moldy) polish sausage one time. Didn't work all that well. Embarassed

Another vote for Mothers. As far as being green, ??????

Are the parts you say are chrome plated really chrome plated, or just polished aluminum? Most guitars I have seen have polished aluminum parts. My Mullen does have plated endplates though.
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Don Mogle

 

From:
Round Rock, TX, USA
Post  Posted 18 Oct 2018 3:08 pm     Polish
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California Customs--aluminum oxidizer and purple polish works great and takes very little effort. You can be done in 5 minutes. Check it out online.
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Aaron Johnson

 

From:
Lemoore, CA
Post  Posted 18 Oct 2018 4:03 pm    
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I use Flitz and Semicrome. Both work well. After polishing I use a spray on motorcycle wax that I have for bikes.
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