right now i have three different alloy cleaners/polishers: flitz, mother's and never-dull. the first one i reach for is never-dull because its pre-impregnated wadding is very convenient, and because it cleans very well (i've never had a problem with scratching). next is mother's for slightly more stubborn parts - it's a very smooth and mild paste, so again no problem with scratching. and for the most stubborn stains, or for some serious metal removal, i use flitz, which is very similar to simichrome (btw, the flitz instructions say to use it with a paper towel, and it does seem to work better than with a rag).
before using any of the above products, i always clean all parts with simple green (and finish with a water rinse), to remove dirt and grime - failure to do so may be the cause of scratching.
simichrome is impossible to find locally, so i tried flitz from my local ace hardware, but even they've stopped carrying it, so i'll be looking for some on ebay soon. good lead, thanks.
ray dobbins miami florida
"kohl57@starpower.net" <kohl57@starpower.net> wrote: Simichrome.
best source I've found: eBay (not them again!) where you can buy six tubes
at substantial discount from hardware store prices. Numerous dealers.
It's good stuff. Good enough that if you're into polishing alloy rims mo st people think you're riding on chromed rims. It's also wizard for polishi ng and cleaning bakelite.
Peter Kohler Washington DC USA
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