Where do you go to get your aluminum polished?

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  1. Getsinyourblood

    Getsinyourblood Road Train Member

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    I used to see people that polished aluminum at every other truck stop. Now, I haven't see one in years.

    Question 2. Does anyone sell a kit for do-it-your-selfers, including a buffer, polish and everything you need to do it yourself?

    Thanks,
    Gets
     
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  3. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    I think most TA's and Petro's have that stuff. Look in the Chrome shops they have it.
    Good luck.
     
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  4. Gwh1184

    Gwh1184 Bobtail Member

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    Answer for number 2. Look up D.C. Supershine. They sell full kits plus have some videos on you tube. Wish I could tell you I have used them myself, but haven't.
     
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  5. Getsinyourblood

    Getsinyourblood Road Train Member

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    Thanks. I go thru Joplin a lot. I'll check out their chrome shop. I never even thought of that.
     
  6. ExOTR

    ExOTR Windshield Chipper Extraordinaire

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    Walmart and Amazon both sell the kits, they just attach to a drill.
    Been a few years, but I used to get the tractor wheels and 1 tank polished before the battery was dead, about 40min.
     
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    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Never Dull. It will ruin your cuticles, but sacrifices have to be made.
     
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  8. Getsinyourblood

    Getsinyourblood Road Train Member

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    I have been looking for Never Dull. Lol. I guess I have been looking in the wrong places.
     
  9. Txdriver77

    Txdriver77 Medium Load Member

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    I always hear them advertising on the radio while passing the truckstops, you know "the polish man, take it up to 23". i like to mess with them. I can do different voices and ask if they can polish my nuts or shaft.
     
  10. lovesthedrive

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    You can get one of these for around $500. Do it yourself anytime your at home.
     
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  11. rearview

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    Is the iceman still working near phoenix?

    he had a good polish
     
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