Bringing back the luster

BMITCH · July 04, 2013, 04:27:41 PM

Ok, I know it's here somewhere but I just couldn't find it. What is everyone using to bring back the luster and shine on their senator side plates. I bought a couple (112h maroon,114h red) off of eBay and they could really use a nice shine. They appear to be hazed to a point where it's below surface and I'm not sure they can be rescued. Has anyone tried painting them also? Any hints, or help would be great.
Bob

Shark Hunter · July 04, 2013, 04:58:28 PM

Here it is Bob.
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=7558.0

BMITCH · July 04, 2013, 05:02:19 PM

Thanks SH. I knew I had read it just recently. I'll give it a go.
Bob

BMITCH · July 04, 2013, 06:18:05 PM

Sal was spot on with a little lube on the plates. Covers a multitude of sins.

Dominick · July 04, 2013, 08:41:31 PM

Maroon, or Ox Blood shoe polish and buff with a shoe brush. Works for me. Dominick

BMITCH · July 04, 2013, 09:29:13 PM

Dominick, I never thought about the shoe polish. It will replenish the color while giving a water repellent film. Brilliant. Im going to get me some.
Thanks,bob

Ron Jones · July 04, 2013, 09:45:16 PM

I've always used clear wax. Either shoe polish or car wax.
Ron

Dominick · July 04, 2013, 11:31:23 PM

Quote from: BMITCH on July 04, 2013, 09:29:13 PM
Dominick, I never thought about the shoe polish. It will replenish the color while giving a water repellent film. Brilliant. Im going to get me some.
Thanks,bob

I got the idea from Rob and Bryan. Dominick

Joel.B · July 09, 2013, 06:05:39 PM

red turtle wax "color-magic"