Protecting Polished Aluminum?

[P-Money]

I just had a bunch of my v-drive hardware polished, including the cases, and was wondering is there is anything I could put on it to protect the shine? I realize the best thing to do you be a clear powder coat, but don't have the cash for that right now. Is there some sort of wax or spray-on clearcoat that I could apply? Any recommendations would be appreciated.

[flattie]

put a good coat of wax on it & dont wipe it off until you use it this summer. Then get a good polish like blue magic and some good teri cloths and get to know them after every use with the boat. Pretty soon you will forget about your girlfriend and everthing that matters around you exept the polishing!!!! Its a sickness that never ends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!aaaaaahhhhhhhh

[shirkey4750]

Go to Eastwoods site, they make a clear coat called Nylac or Nylic, not sure on spelling. Used it on a tunnelram, worked well. But gas will take it off.

[Schiada76]

I've used Boeshield, it dulls the finish since it's a waxy coating but will wipe right off with a rag after you've been out. It works ok on plates too. It's beats hell out of a full polish session.:D

[Hud]

Hang on, we use some stuff on the trucks! Let me find it! Ok, it's called "zoops" check it out at www.zoops.com we use this stuff on the big rigs and it works great! Alum. wheels, tanks, and the chrome!:idea: They sell a zoops seal kit, only way to go!

[GofastRacer]

Zoops is the shit for polishing aluminum but after it's polished, WD keeps the water spots from setting in, just wipe it off after you're done playing!..

[Oldsquirt]

Hud, lots of people have been asking about that stuff. Have you used it long?

[058]

Originally posted by Hud
[BThey sell a zoops seal kit, only way to go! [/B] Why would anyone want to polish a seal?:confused: :D :D

[DaveA]

We use Zoopseal on wheels- follow directions/video closely. Then it works as advertised. The price has gone up double in the last 18 months since I first saw it, tho. Used to be able to buy a kit for $60-70 when it first came out.
POR15 now makes a clear paint (urethane?) that is supposed to adhere to polished aluminum. If they've got that down, then they've really got something. Haven't had a chance to try it yet. Here's a link:
Glisten (http://www.prp-porshop.com/por-15-glisten-pc.htm)
Now, if you try it, you gotta send me a PM to tell me what you thought. I need a guinea pig on this one...:D You'll do.
DaveA

[Infomaniac]

Wenol

[Hud]

http://www.zoops.com/images/zoopseal-main2.gifwww.zoops.com

[P-Money]

The stuff you guys are describing, do you just rub it on and then rub it off kinda dealio? Kinda like brasso for other metals?
Thats kinda what I was wondering. My stuff will get somewhat greasy and water-spotted due to use. Therefore I'm looking for something that will allow me to keep the stuff clean and shining. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions, now I've got some new ideas about what to get.
I guess when it comes down to it, nothing beats a little elbow grease.
Zoop Seal looks like the shit, but $129.95 for the kit! :eek: Elbow grease is a helluva lot cheaper!

[Hud]

Wenol Blue is the best polish I have found also!

[FlatRat]

semi-chrome works also.:D

[Heatseeker]

I used engine enamel clear coat, available at your local Kragen's, on my blower and manifold. The stuff I got claims to have some kind of ceramic additive in it. It's held up great for the two seasons I've run the blower. Just a quick wipe and it's shining.
My lazy ass hates polishing aluminum over and over....

[P-Money]

Well, I just ordered some Wenol Hard Wax (Pink). Hopefully this stuff does what it says. Anyone have any experience with it?

[v-drive]

I use the wenol blue also and find it really great.
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