Simichrome???

John Sluszny · Post by **John Sluszny** » 13 Jul 2003 11:22 am

Would you believe it,I can't find Simichrome aluminium polish in Belgium Europe!I've checked many motorcycle shops,they all have many other similar products but no Simichrome.Probably it could be found under a different name over here.Please European steelers,any idea?Thanks.
js[This message was edited by John Sluszny on 15 July 2003 at 11:18 AM.]

Larry Harlan · Post by **Larry Harlan** » 13 Jul 2003 11:48 am

Some years ago I used a stuff called Auto-Wenol--made in Germany, I think. If you can find it, give it a try. Best regards.

Ann Fabian · Post by **Ann Fabian** » 13 Jul 2003 1:46 pm

John Sluszny:

Simichrome is made in Germany, I believe, by Happich a GHE Company.

Here is the Happich web site: http://www.happich.de/index-en.html.

Although I do not see Simichrome listed there, if you call them, maybe they can tell you where in Europe Simichrome is sold and what it is called in Europe.

Hope that helps.

Ann Fabian

Carter Steel Guitars
www.SteelGuitar.com
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Doyle Huff · Post by **Doyle Huff** » 13 Jul 2003 2:05 pm

I saw some at WoodCraft wood store the other day. Don't know if it's true, but someone said you could find at a motorcycle shop.

George Kimery · Post by **George Kimery** » 13 Jul 2003 2:10 pm

Knife shops also have it. If you really get stuck, I could send you some from the states. I take credit cards through my business. I think it is about $5.00 or $6.00 US per tube now.

John Sluszny · Post by **John Sluszny** » 15 Jul 2003 10:19 am

Thanks everyone.
js

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 15 Jul 2003 6:19 pm

I've heard this stuff was good for cleaning mica also.Is it not too abrasive?? Thanks---bb

John Fabian · Post by **John Fabian** » 16 Jul 2003 2:25 am

Yes, it is too abrasive to use on laminate finishes, Bobby.

John Fabian[This message was edited by John Fabian on 16 July 2003 at 03:26 AM.]

Al Udeen · Post by **Al Udeen** » 16 Jul 2003 12:58 pm

I have found Mothers polish in a red jar to be the best for alumunum endplates & pedal bar than Simichrome & you get a lot more tnan a small tube of Simichrome! about $5 anywhere

Jim Bob Sedgwick · Post by **Jim Bob Sedgwick** » 19 Jul 2003 2:58 pm

To add to what Al said. Mother's is far superior to semichrome for over all polishing. It is a cream. If it has abrasive in it, I can't feel it. More like cold cream. If you play a stainless steel bar, you can polish it as smooth as any chrome plated bar. You can make it so slick you can hardly hold on to it. Give it a try. You'll like it

John Hawkins · Post by **John Hawkins** » 19 Jul 2003 7:54 pm

Many months ago I asked Bruce Zumsteg what he would recommend I use to polish the polished aluminum parts on my Zum . He said he used a product ( I assume he still does)called "FLITZ " .I purchased a tube from him and he was right --it really does the work . I think even better than Mother's which is also very good . I have rarely seen it advertized . I later found a supply at a hardware store ( ACE Hardware I think ) and bought several tubes . It goes a long way so I still have a good supply .

I have a phone number in case someone wants to call the company and locate some dealer who is near you that has it . The company may have a web site --I didn't try that .

The company is FLITZ INTERNATIONAL LTD.
located in Waterford , Wi. zip 53185 . The last phone number I have is a/c 414 -534 -5898 . The product is titled on the box as " FLITZ METAL POLISH " I paid about $8.00 per tube when I last bought some .It is less abrasive even than Mother's .

It is really good stuff, goes a very long way and really shines those metal parts (old or new) . It is a product of Germany according to the info. on the tube .

I just checked and that company does have a web site - so go to your search engine and bring up their home page . The company web site is listed as shown above . The polish is shown as Flitz Fiberglass and Paint Restorer.

John [This message was edited by John Hawkins on 19 July 2003 at 09:01 PM.][This message was edited by John Hawkins on 19 July 2003 at 09:13 PM.]

David Mason · Post by **David Mason** » 19 Jul 2003 11:34 pm

Flitz also makes a totally non-abrasive metal polish - it's like Brasso with out the grit. I use it on sterling and gold fountain pen parts, but it might be useful for gold-plated tuners and other delicate guitar parts. I got some at a local hardware store.