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davepl · 12-09-2012, 11:48 PM

Easy now, I only kidding and exaggerating. But if there aren't pics, it didn't happen :-)

*Mister-B* · 12-09-2012, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

Easy now, I only kidding and exaggerating. But if there aren't pics, it didn't happen :-)

Oh, now you were kidding, huh?
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**leddzepp** · 12-09-2012, 11:56 PM

I tried it since we already have some of these. While it does clean, it does not polish the grille. You need to strip the anodizing off, if you do not you will never polish it to where it shines.
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*Mister-B* · 12-10-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I tried it since we already have some of these. While it does clean, it does not polish the grille. You need to strip the anodizing off, if you do not you will never polish it to where it shines.
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Like I said in my first post, I'll probably follow up with some metal shiner. This was a pretty quick improvement though.
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C10 - C90 Bill · 12-10-2012, 12:03 AM

If it still has it's original Anodizing and is old and dull, it won't make it look like brand new, but it sure can make it look a lot better.

I clean Moldings with it all the time. Results will vary, but sometimes the results are pretty impressive.

Bill

Billett · 12-10-2012, 12:14 AM

I definitely cleaned my grille, but no different from a sponge for me.

brad_man_72 · 12-11-2012, 12:03 PM

Magic eraser is an abrasive, it does clean and polish. Its great for removing water spots from bare aluminum. I wouldn't use them on anything with a show finish.
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GRX · 12-11-2012, 01:15 PM

Tried some magic eraser on my chromed rims, with marginal results. Think I'll stick to foil & buffing compound for those troublesome spots.

*Mister-B* · 12-11-2012, 03:14 PM

Here's the after pic once I used the Magic Eraser.

Here's a final after pic, after I used some Nevr-Dull metal shiner

My verdict: the Magic Eraser works well for a quick touch up. It must contain some sort of abrasive compound, that helps to remove some of the things that washing with soap and water doesn't. Never- Dull metal shiner works better, however, and is almost as easy to use. If you have a magic eraser lying around in the kitchen as I did, it's a quick way to shine things up.
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12-09-2012, 11:48 PM	#26
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: I used one of those magic eraser sponges to shine my grill. Worked well! Easy now, I only kidding and exaggerating. But if there aren't pics, it didn't happen :-) __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

12-09-2012, 11:56 PM	#28
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,008	Re: I used one of those magic eraser sponges to shine my grill. Worked well! I tried it since we already have some of these. While it does clean, it does not polish the grille. You need to strip the anodizing off, if you do not you will never polish it to where it shines. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

12-10-2012, 12:03 AM	#30
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,081	Re: I used one of those magic eraser sponges to shine my grill. Worked well! If it still has it's original Anodizing and is old and dull, it won't make it look like brand new, but it sure can make it look a lot better. I clean Moldings with it all the time. Results will vary, but sometimes the results are pretty impressive. Bill __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

12-10-2012, 12:14 AM	#31
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: I used one of those magic eraser sponges to shine my grill. Worked well! I definitely cleaned my grille, but no different from a sponge for me. __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

12-11-2012, 12:03 PM	#32
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: I used one of those magic eraser sponges to shine my grill. Worked well! Magic eraser is an abrasive, it does clean and polish. Its great for removing water spots from bare aluminum. I wouldn't use them on anything with a show finish. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

12-11-2012, 01:15 PM	#33
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: I used one of those magic eraser sponges to shine my grill. Worked well! Tried some magic eraser on my chromed rims, with marginal results. Think I'll stick to foil & buffing compound for those troublesome spots. __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

12-11-2012, 03:14 PM	#34
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: I used one of those magic eraser sponges to shine my grill. Worked well! Here's the after pic once I used the Magic Eraser. Here's a final after pic, after I used some Nevr-Dull metal shiner My verdict: the Magic Eraser works well for a quick touch up. It must contain some sort of abrasive compound, that helps to remove some of the things that washing with soap and water doesn't. Never- Dull metal shiner works better, however, and is almost as easy to use. If you have a magic eraser lying around in the kitchen as I did, it's a quick way to shine things up. Posted via Mobile Device



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