Topic: That 0000 steel wool is Tops ! anything else come close ?

[grcamna2]

I've been enjoying the polishing quality of 0000 steel wool because I need to polish lot's of old aluminum & chrome by hand and that stuff sure works good ! 
The thing I want to ask: is there any other commercially avail. dry type 'pad' product like it that'll create similar results ?  I was just curious if I had a choice for hand polishing.

[ekpent]

I have never tried any but they also make a bronze or brass wool also which boat guys like because there is no chance of rust from fibers left behind. Not sure if it is any softer.

[grcamna2]

I have never tried any but they also make a bronze or brass wool also which boat guys like because there is no chance of rust from fibers left behind. Not sure if it is any softer.

That's a thought; how about a pad from 3M like super fine scotchbrite ?

[754]

Scotchbrite is good,  I run 12 inch wheels of. A similar product..excellent..

[Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er]

NevRDull. GREAT product. Kinda moist however. Will not scratch or abrade like steel wool. Perfect for chrome.

[Stev-o]

NevRDull. GREAT product. Kinda moist however. Will not scratch or abrade like steel wool. Perfect for chrome.

+1.  Great for polished aluminum too.

[grcamna2]

I'm presently polishing some chrome oem pipes w/ the 0000 steel wool and trying my best to remove scratches(there's a Lot of'em  )& scuffs;I'm getting a 'work out'  ! When I'm done 'Rubbing'.. I'll finish up w/ my Never Dull.
I keep trying to remove those stubborn scuffs & scratches and that's making me tired..got to do it by hand up in my apt. and it's a grey,boring day.When I get some more energy I'll continue 

[grcamna2]

bump

[Ichiban 4]

Mothers!
Chrome and wire wheel cleaner for chrome..Aluminum wheel cleaner for aluminum (don't use the chrome cleaner on aluminum..as it dulls rather than brightens it (but gets it clean).
Ichi

[faux fiddy]

Mother's works well,   other types of polish  and rubbing compound do well also.

Depending on how much oxidization there is you might use wet-dry sandpaper. 3000 grit makes a nice finish  on lacquer.

[grcamna2]

oxidation is no prob. w/ these but it's these d#*m scuffs & scratches that's 'workin' me ;I'll get'em but sure takes lot's of 'elbow grease'. Thanks for the feedback 

[fmctm1sw]

I always have some 0000 on hand.  Somewhere I saw one of the old timers say that tiny fragments will get rubbed off in your chrome though.  I've taken a liking to Flitz.  Obviously good for chrome but I've used that stuff on headlights and scratched DVDs too with excellent results.

[grcamna2]

I always have some 0000 on hand.  Somewhere I saw one of the old timers say that tiny fragments will get rubbed off in your chrome though.  I've taken a liking to Flitz.  Obviously good for chrome but I've used that stuff on headlights and scratched DVDs too with excellent results.

Matt, What's Flitz? liquid or dry pad type ?

[754]

I been using FLITZ for years.. Blue runny paste comes in a tube.. Seems to pull out oxidation pretty good.  Similar to Simichrome and Solvol Autosol. I once had a water stain on a brand new pipe.. Cleaned it with Solvol and it left fine scratches..FLITZ won't scratch silver, let alone chrome..
 For really rough white powdery aluminum, I heard Marvel Mystery oil work,  have not yet tried it.
 But I think this thread started out with getting it smoother and ready for polish. ..not final polish.

[grcamna2]

I'm presently using the finest #0000 steel wool and it takes lots of rubbing.I wonder if  #000 or even #00 would take out heavier scratches w/o leaving a dull finish on the chrome head pipes ? I love the highly polished chrome of the #0000;that stuff removes fine scuffs/scratches w/ a good bit of effort.

[trueblue]

Aluminium foil and water for rusty chrome, it works great and won't mark the chrome. 

[grcamna2]

Aluminium foil and water for rusty chrome, it works great and won't mark the chrome. 

Ok,Ill try it.

[grcamna2]

member '750cafe' sent a PM to me and mentioned using the #0000 steel wool w/ a product called Weiman Glass cook top cleaner and polish which is avail. even at walmart. The stuff works good,thanks 750cafe 

[fmctm1sw]

The instructions that came with the Flitz I bought at Barber's actually says to apply it with 0000 steel wool for really crusty stuff.

[grcamna2]

The instructions that came with the Flitz I bought at Barber's actually says to apply it with 0000 steel wool for really crusty stuff.

Do you usually apply it w/ a soft cloth for scratches in chrome ?

[fmctm1sw]

The instructions that came with the Flitz I bought at Barber's actually says to apply it with 0000 steel wool for really crusty stuff.

Do you usually apply it w/ a soft cloth for scratches in chrome ?

I'm pretty sure I used a paper towel last time to apply, then buffed with an old T-shirt.  I can't do it much as I'd like on account of my shoulders...

[grcamna2]

Thanks Matt,I'll remember Flitz;do they sell it in Walmart or just an auto parts store ?

[fmctm1sw]

Thanks Matt,I'll remember Flitz;do they sell it in Walmart or just an auto parts store ?

I got mine at Barber's the last 2 years, I've never seen it anywhere else.  Here's the website listed on the instructions I got:  http://www.flitzall.com/storefront/

[grcamna2]

Thanks Matt,I'll remember Flitz;do they sell it in Walmart or just an auto parts store ?

I got mine at Barber's the last 2 years, I've never seen it anywhere else.  Here's the website listed on the instructions I got:  http://www.flitzall.com/storefront/

thanks for the link

[Don R]

 I used some marvell on a bike engine,  it did seem to remove the oxidation, but I  applied it with red scotchbrite. Is that cheating?