Post by: huntandjeep on March 15, 2014, 08:22:02 AM
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Post by: Wacenturion on March 15, 2014, 07:36:11 PM
Huntnphool!! Where are you?? Phool can help.
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Post by: demontang on March 15, 2014, 07:47:15 PM
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on March 16, 2014, 08:23:27 AM
Huntnphool!! Where are you?? Phool can help.
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Post by: Gamehunter034 on March 16, 2014, 08:36:58 AM
http://www.sharkhide.com/ (http://www.sharkhide.com/)
Post by: huntnphool on March 16, 2014, 09:41:09 AM
I picked up a Pro Tech tool box for my new truck yesterday and want to keep the mirror finish. Anyone know if there's something you can put on like a wax so I don't have to polish it every week. Thanks Allen.
What part of your truck is polished aluminum?
Post by: hollymaster on March 16, 2014, 10:33:18 AM
Sharkhide. Only way to go.:yeah:
Post by: huntandjeep on March 16, 2014, 11:48:02 AM
. The tool boxI picked up a Pro Tech tool box for my new truck yesterday and want to keep the mirror finish. Anyone know if there's something you can put on like a wax so I don't have to polish it every week. Thanks Allen.
What part of your truck is polished aluminum?
Post by: huntnphool on March 16, 2014, 11:55:41 AM
Diamondplate?. The tool boxI picked up a Pro Tech tool box for my new truck yesterday and want to keep the mirror finish. Anyone know if there's something you can put on like a wax so I don't have to polish it every week. Thanks Allen.
What part of your truck is polished aluminum?
Post by: huntnphool on March 16, 2014, 12:13:25 PM
Sharkhide. Only way to go.I have never been pleased with the outcome after using Sharkhide, tried several different times and methods of applying. After taking HOURS preparing my aluminum for the application, the end result was always disappointing, and dull.
I spent the time polishing because in the end I wanted a mirror finish. Sharkhide may help in the longevity of the finish overall, but what's the point if you are stuck with a finish that looks less than what you know it can? :dunno:
I have not tried it again in the last couple years so maybe they have come out with a better application process. Wiping it on does not give the results I was looking for with a polished finish. If I started with a non polished finish it would likely never be noticed.
I figured I would hold onto what I had left in case someone came up with a way to thin and spray it, (acetone, thinner) I think that will be the only way to maintain a true polished finish but have not heard of anyone being successful this way. :twocents:
Post by: huntandjeep on March 16, 2014, 01:45:04 PM
. No its smooth aluminum.Diamondplate?. The tool boxI picked up a Pro Tech tool box for my new truck yesterday and want to keep the mirror finish. Anyone know if there's something you can put on like a wax so I don't have to polish it every week. Thanks Allen.
What part of your truck is polished aluminum?
Post by: huntandjeep on March 16, 2014, 01:47:31 PM
Post by: huntnphool on March 16, 2014, 01:57:59 PM
Even better!!! Polishing diamond plate is a real PITA!!! :chuckle:. No its smooth aluminum.Diamondplate?. The tool boxI picked up a Pro Tech tool box for my new truck yesterday and want to keep the mirror finish. Anyone know if there's something you can put on like a wax so I don't have to polish it every week. Thanks Allen.
What part of your truck is polished aluminum?
If you want it looking like mirror at all times then continuous polishing is going to be the only way. Anything you put on it will dull the finish. That being said, paint may be a good option, as long as you treat your box like you treat the rest of the paint on the truck. Clear paint will leave the best final finish without dulling too much, and will stay that way as long as you dont chip it, same as the car. :twocents:
Post by: huntnphool on March 16, 2014, 02:03:51 PM
Here's a picture
Very nice. I think you should just resign to the fact that you will need to polish it every 6 months, that would be my approach. :dunno:
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 16, 2014, 05:38:14 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on March 16, 2014, 05:43:44 PM
Post by: porkchop on March 17, 2014, 10:30:09 PM
Flitz........
I'll agree with that.. got a couple friends that drive log trucks and they say that's the best stuff they've used so far and lasts quite a while. I've ran protech boxes in every truck I've ever owned and the newest one I bought close to 4 years ago and if you keep it washed and towel dry it afterwards it holds its shine. Main thing is to keep the de-icer off it that will kill the shine in no time..
Post by: runamuk on March 17, 2014, 10:37:45 PM
Flitz........ok so will this work on aluminum rims
Post by: huntnphool on March 18, 2014, 12:03:23 AM
YesFlitz........ok so will this work on aluminum rims
Post by: runamuk on March 18, 2014, 12:43:24 AM
thanks :) will see if I can find someYesFlitz........ok so will this work on aluminum rims
Post by: CAMPMEAT on March 18, 2014, 06:45:37 AM
Post by: huntandjeep on March 18, 2014, 04:08:47 PM
Post by: huntnphool on March 18, 2014, 09:44:50 PM
Never thought of Flitz as a protectant. I used to use it all the time for polishing my rims.It doesn't protect aluminum, it only polishes it.
Post by: 6x6in6 on March 18, 2014, 10:37:19 PM
Expensive, but worth every penny.
It's all I use on both my polished aluminum Pro Tech headache racks on the trucks and it's awesome for the upper half of my horse trailer which is polished aluminum.
Every other year application. You should probably go every year if your really picky as mine start to show their "age" about this time of the year coming up on a summer application time.
Post by: PolarBear on March 18, 2014, 11:34:17 PM
Post by: cohoho on March 23, 2014, 10:42:14 PM
I personally go for the dull, grey battle ship look.. :chuckle:
Post by: huntnphool on March 25, 2014, 02:00:53 PM
Rob, you ought to show a picture of that shiny North River and trailer. He is always easy to find on the water, just look for the rays of gleaming light coming from the water!! Warning do not anchor near him on sunny days.... lolHere is the boat.
I personally go for the dull, grey battle ship look.. :chuckle:
A few months ago I noticed the paint on the exhaust manifold risers has finally started to bubble, happens to all boats eventually. So yesterday I dove in and removed the risers with the intent of sand blasting and powder coating before putting back on.
Once I pulled them I noticed that the manifolds as well as the risers are aluminum, I thought they might be but wasn't sure. I purchased the boat new in '04 and after 10 years you can see that the engine still looks pretty good, risers are not noticably that corroded.
The last pic is one of the risers after removing. This is where the exaust tube was connected, you can see the work that its going to take to look good again.
I'm going to blast them and then polish them since they are aluminum. I'll post pics of the progress as I go.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 25, 2014, 02:04:08 PM
Post by: huntnphool on March 25, 2014, 02:09:35 PM
It's a shame that boat isn't used more to show the wear and tear!! :chuckle: Look he even photoshopped his boat pics :chuckle:Odom shows 300+ hours, and it doesn't count up when running the kicker, that has about the same amount of time on it. ;)
Post by: MtnMuley on March 26, 2014, 03:37:11 PM