Hello,
I like to save polishing efforts on alloy parts, but retain the shine.
There is a far better product currently available for polishing than that :Simachrome", it is called "Met-All" and is by far the easiest polishing paste I have ever used to clean aluminum. However, finding Met-All may not be as easy as it use to be.
I believe Lowes Hardware may have it - depending on the region you live in, but you can find it on the Internet in a 16oz metal can as a paste for $7.00 at:
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/
It has a 100% Money-back guarantee from manufacturer with product return and proof of purchase!
MET-ALL INDUSTRIES Div. of Aman & Co.Inc. 231 LOCUST ST S CANAL FULTON, OH (330)854-1122
Regards, Steve Neago "I'd rather polish my riding skills than continually polishing my bike parts!"
<< there is a product named Flitz Polish which is very, very good. I've found this to be better than Simichrome. >>
Cool.. Can you describe how it works better/differently? I have tried a few other similar polishes and always come back to Simichrome, but I am always looking!
(BTW this discussion is totally on topic as it related to restoring and maintaining old bikes!!)
Dale Brown<<<<
Since this topic is officially sanctioned, I thought I'd add this interesting web site. They carry Flitz products and all kinds of cool Dremel-type brushes for cleaning an polishing.
Wayne Bingham
Falls Church, VA