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Old Mar 3, 2002 | 04:12 PM
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Where did u get hat semo-chrome polish? You mentioned it in the polishuing wheels post a while back it was in ur steps and people say that you rims are chromed so.......
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Old Mar 3, 2002 | 10:21 PM
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I'm not REAL sure where it came from. It's just something my dad had laying around. All the Harley guys polish with it. I'll ask my dad where he got it from and I'll let you know.
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Old Mar 4, 2002 | 11:31 AM
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thanks i am sanding my rims down now......
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Old Mar 5, 2002 | 02:09 PM
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Sorry it's taking me so long. I forgot all about you! I'll ask him tonight. What do you think about my new sig?
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Old Mar 5, 2002 | 10:41 PM
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I like the new sig Blackwiddow.I use a different method for polishing my rims.
Go to http://www.swmetal.com this is where I get all of my polishing compounds and wheels. Heres the end result after 2 1/2 hours
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Old Mar 7, 2002 | 11:56 AM
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I like ur new sig ......still need to know tha stuff u used though................not to whine or anything but......
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Old Mar 7, 2002 | 12:56 PM
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Hehe, sorry
He said that most stores like Lowes and Home Depot should have it and WalMart might even have it but dont look in the automotive section, look in the home supplies section. Also, most motorcycle shops should have it.
Here's what you look for: Happich Simichrome Polish polishing paste. Mine is in a red and yellow box with a red and yellow tube of stuff in it. Let me know if you find some.
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Old Mar 7, 2002 | 06:17 PM
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Black Widdow, what paint/polishes did you use on your black car to get a finish like that?
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Old Mar 7, 2002 | 07:46 PM
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I guess you're talking about the Camaro? I've only waxed it 1 time in the 2 years that I've had it. I used Meguires Gold Class (cant afford Zaino!). I've been using Zymbol wash. I'm thinking about using a claybar soon and trying to get even more shine out of it. I'm starting to notice some orange peel in the door panels and sail panels, kinda pisses me off. The paint is probably about 6 years old. Have you seen this pic of my car yet?
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Old Mar 7, 2002 | 08:15 PM
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Thanks, that car shines like glass.
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Old Mar 7, 2002 | 09:23 PM
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BLACK WIDOW! DAMNNNNNNNNN



your sig kicks ***! both rides, you lucky..............


hey, im sorry, but how the hell does polish work? i guess i have paint on my rims, so i have to strip it.

but basicly, how does it work?


i tried polishin my taillights once, couldnt figure it out........... at all, how does this stuff work?
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Old Mar 9, 2002 | 01:53 PM
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For the most part, polishes are just chemical sandpapers with an EXTREMELY high grit. You just sand real good, rub on the polish and take it off again. There are a few different mays to do all this, you might want to do a search.
Thanks for the compliments. I had a guy in a BMW ask me if I want to sell my Camaro
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