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Old 07-22-2015, 03:08 AM   #17
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Re: Tips for polishing stainless windshield trim needed

Update, after calling Eastwood a few times, and sending an email with no response. I headed down to Harbor Freight, and got black, green, white and blue compound.

I then went to Lowe's and purchased a spiral and loose cotton wheel. http://www.lowes.com/pd_548873-16878-BTA30739___

Hooked all these things up and started polishing.

A few things that I had problems with:

1. I had to use a metal file to level out a few spots. But the scratches I created are taking FOREVER to buff out with the black compound and spiral wheel. Is this due to cheap HFrieght compound that I bought, or should I attack it first with sand paper, before using the polisher?

2. Do I really need a third softer flannel wheel to make the stainless steel really shine using the blue compound? Or will the loose cotton wheel be suffice?

3. Any products or coatings that are recommended to protect the steel by slowing down oxidation? I heard some good things about a product called Diamond Blue Clear?

Thanks in advance!
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