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watahyahknow · 05-28-2007, 10:57 AM

i heared some less then good stories about them powerballs spitting pieces of foam all over the place , then again im in the netherlands and perhabs these arent the original powerballs

JameslovesJammie · 05-28-2007, 12:03 PM

The ripping foam pieces depends on the rim design. We use a mini at work and have ripped a little foam off it on certain wheels. Just watch how crazy you're going and you'll be fine.

A couple customers have seen us using the powerball and have commented that they own the Flitz Buff and Polish Ball and it doesn't break apart at all on wheels. It's a little more expensive and has been on the market longer than the Powerball. When it gets dirty, they just throw it in the washing machine and it comes out good as new.

Lippyp · 05-28-2007, 12:13 PM

Of course I meant lug nuts!

jimmydean · 05-28-2007, 01:02 PM

I wonder if it would work on my slot mags. I am guessing they have never been polished in the 35 years or so they have been on the truck. I bought a nylon brush for my Dremel and was going to use that, but it only does about a half inch at a time

At least I know the slots wouldn't tear the ball.

Arad68 · 05-28-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lippyp

Cuban Cigars are perfectly legal here! We have a special prison for people that smuggle powerballs, they string you up by your wrists and have two powerballs set on a fast speed to buff your nuts up!

LMAO!!!! Thats some funny %$&*!!!! I'm still laughing!!

jr2 · 05-30-2007, 02:36 PM

I don't know if anyone on here has used or seen this product but I won't use anything else anymore.

This stuff is absolutely amazing!!(No I don't sell it) You can do this easily by hand and it comes out amazing!! I used to use it on my Welds "once" a year and the wheels looked awesome the rest of the year.

And that's on a DAILY DRIVER in Washington (RAIN RAIN RAIN)!! This stuff leaves a coating behind that keeps the wheels protected.

The wheels on the 78 started out like this

and after a handpolish with this stuff look like this

A local Diesel Rig builder service shop orders it in cases and that's where I get it from. No kidding this stuff is better than anything I have ever used and way easier!! They use it to polish those big POLISHED ALUMINUM dump boxes!

BB72CHEVKT · 05-30-2007, 03:05 PM

Any one tried it on a grill or trim pieces?

BACKYARD88 · 05-30-2007, 04:14 PM

You can make a paste with this:

And use it with a Powerball to polish glass and dull plastic headlamps.

05-28-2007, 10:57 AM	#26
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! i heared some less then good stories about them powerballs spitting pieces of foam all over the place , then again im in the netherlands and perhabs these arent the original powerballs __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

05-28-2007, 12:03 PM	#27
JameslovesJammie God Bless Mr. T Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 348	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! The ripping foam pieces depends on the rim design. We use a mini at work and have ripped a little foam off it on certain wheels. Just watch how crazy you're going and you'll be fine. A couple customers have seen us using the powerball and have commented that they own the Flitz Buff and Polish Ball and it doesn't break apart at all on wheels. It's a little more expensive and has been on the market longer than the Powerball. When it gets dirty, they just throw it in the washing machine and it comes out good as new. __________________ Like a midget at a urinal...sometimes you must stay on your toes.

05-28-2007, 12:13 PM	#28
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! Of course I meant lug nuts! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

05-28-2007, 01:02 PM	#29
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! I wonder if it would work on my slot mags. I am guessing they have never been polished in the 35 years or so they have been on the truck. I bought a nylon brush for my Dremel and was going to use that, but it only does about a half inch at a time At least I know the slots wouldn't tear the ball. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

05-30-2007, 02:36 PM	#31
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! I don't know if anyone on here has used or seen this product but I won't use anything else anymore. This stuff is absolutely amazing!!(No I don't sell it) You can do this easily by hand and it comes out amazing!! I used to use it on my Welds "once" a year and the wheels looked awesome the rest of the year. And that's on a DAILY DRIVER in Washington (RAIN RAIN RAIN)!! This stuff leaves a coating behind that keeps the wheels protected. The wheels on the 78 started out like this and after a handpolish with this stuff look like this A local Diesel Rig builder service shop orders it in cases and that's where I get it from. No kidding this stuff is better than anything I have ever used and way easier!! They use it to polish those big POLISHED ALUMINUM dump boxes! __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others... Last edited by jr2; 05-30-2007 at 03:15 PM.

05-30-2007, 03:05 PM	#32
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! Any one tried it on a grill or trim pieces? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

05-30-2007, 04:14 PM	#33
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! You can make a paste with this: And use it with a Powerball to polish glass and dull plastic headlamps. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting



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