Mothers Powerball On Diamond Plate - No Thank You!
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- SCOTT WITH DALLAS PAINT CORRECTION & AUTO DETAILING IN PLANO TEXAS REVIEWS THE MOTHERS POWERBALL TO POLISH A DIAMOND PLATE TOOL BOX
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Products Used:
1. Mothers 05146 PowerCone 360 Metal Polishing Tool - amzn.to/3cL9Z6U
2. Mothers 05140 PowerBall Metal Polishing Tool - amzn.to/2wILiYg
3. Mothers 05143 PowerBall 2 Metal Polishing Tool - amzn.to/2IAmzYL
Always used this ball on semi rims and it works great. Acid wash your aluminum first and use a VOC toothpaste type polish like Unilume and it works great in tight spots. You could polish that box easily with a normal foam buffing pad. This ball isn't made for a flat surface like this but try to polish a semi truck tire with a normal buffer once and you will quickly see where this product comes in handy!
Why do you need the company to give you “specific” rpms? Does your drill have a tachometer on it?
What he doesn't realize: we aren't dumb.
What he said: " I've been detailing a long time"
What he seems to have never done: wet sanding from 800 to 2500 grit
Make a video on how to do this the right way
Right he didn’t even wipe it off after applying it.. 😂
I've used Mothers on Mag wheels, chrome reverse rim, bumpers AND Diamond plate with excellent results on all of them. First thing I noticed, you need to use a lot more paste. And you CANNOT allow the paste dry on the surface. Ever. Note: I also use Mothers to polish my stainless steel revolvers to a mirror finish. Works like magic. Not kidding.
Dude. Sir. I wish you would post a video on them pistols albeit theyre sweet! My grandad has a colt snub nose 38 he sleeps under that was his dads when he owned a grocery store here in fort worth and story goes he shot a guy that robbed them there later to find out the guy was a family friend. Sad but it belonging to my great grandfather id love to polish it. But i wonder if its nickel coated?
Nice, if it’s good enough for a stainless frame can’t argue with that. I’ve only ever use it on hand sanded stripped factory alloys which are soft metal.
@@erod4489 believe it or not, I’ve heard a quality toilet paper will clean up a nickel plated gun nicely. Like it’s abrasive enough when dry to do the job but not remove the plating
and you can use common sense , or your best judgement on how many rpm to use. does you drill have an rpm gauge ??? so if they told you an rpm range, how fast would you know anyway.
I don’t think a foam ball was meant to buff out an oxidized tool box but rather for polishing.
Actually foam works pretty good for polishing diamond plate. A step you could’ve done to make this job easier was to use a Brillo pad before you ever started polishing. This would’ve been like wet sanding the toolbox. Also instead of paste wax us a liquid, metal specific polish. White diamond metal polish works great for applications like this. Combine the Brillo with the white diamond metal polish and it will look brand new.
So, if they did tell you what RPM to use, how the hell would you know what RPM you're using anyway? I've never seen a cordless drill that reported what RPM you're working at.
He's pretty tore up over trying to buff his tool box 🤔
DON'T, let the polish dry out.Dont use alot of pressure, let the ball do the work.
I. Use morhers. Ball with extension -.WITH WHITE DIAMOND POLISH - and you don't start polishing the minute you put it on there you let it kind of haze over for a bit maybe about a minute or two otherwise you're just going to sit there and keep polishing away till it finally dries up so. Hit it with that white diamond and that ball after it sat for a minute or two on the surface it goes right over it takes it right off and leaves it. High shine....
Wasting 2 minutes watching this video was the worst investment I ever made.
Sam Rothstein and that's my fault..lol
It was a review of a product that doesn't work and that could be helpful for someone thinking about buying it and wasting their money which is probably more precious than your two minutes:)
Dude it's not all about you..lol
Most incomplete ventures are poor investments...
You watched less than 30% of the video...
Go figure that you were disappointed
Also, didn’t you waste a minimum of 25% more of your precious time by staying to leave the comment?
I have a feeling you have countless bad investments in your future
😂😂😂
So show us how you polish diamond plate
I’ve used the power ball on all the chrome on my truck. I get good results considering I’m the average car guy who may use it 3-4 times a year. You the professional I wouldn’t recommend it. You’d probably use it 3-4 times a week and it wouldn’t last. Using a drill you just have to figure out the rpm’s and get the feel for it.
There’s always a big difference from consumer and professional products.
Thanks for your video I do enjoy watching a pro detailer and use what I learn on my cars.
Hey Scott great video. Is it possible you could make a video demonstrating how you would actually polish diamond plate? I have a few firetrucks that I need to do!
I've also come across this very same problem. Just you you tested, its not good on diamond plate. And I'm not crazy about the Mothers brand as well as the others. For this type of job, I usually do it by hand and it does take time doing it by hand. However try the White Diamond detail products which I've just started using myself and it is by far the best product I've ever used! It instantly takes away the heavy oxidation of metal and polishes at the same time. Its unbelievable how good it works. The metal polish is also usable on many other forms and does a great job.
WTF Man?
Nobody knows how fast their drill is turning.
Suggested RPMs would mean nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
0Myles0 drills typically show what their max no load RPM is on a little label.
Exactly!! What is this guy whining about....discovering a problem that doesn't exist.
The directions say use water, try using water with it and out of direct sunlight. Also would help if the PowerBall was clean. I've used it before and it works great. Before polishing metal or anything for that matter, you should wash the surface and clean it metal cleaner. Take the time to prep before you polish
Hey Scott, great review (as are all your reviews) Here's a suggestion, mail that piece of crap back to Mothers head office with a note stating you just reviewed it on RUclips! Let us know the outcome!
You mentioned an easier method, can we get a v2 video??
Thank you, I was given a cone shaped thing like that to do some cleaning on an aluminum travel trailer. It turned the surface black and chunks of the cone were flying off. I thought it was just me.
So I understand your gripe what’s your solution you been detailing for so long
Just by looking at that buffer...you already know you're going to be better buffing with a rag by hand
"Slow" is just their way to CYA. The cordless drill is suggested because most idiots can't polish with a regular drill! For Diamond plate, you need to polish in several directions.
Thanks for the review, Scott. I almost bought one of them months ago but didn't. Now I'm glad I didn't waste my money!
The Powerball was not created to polish oxidized diamond plate its for rims that aren't totally oxidized. You need a airway polishing wheel on a grinder running at about 5000 rpm's to actually polish oxidized aluminum especially diamond plate. Like they say you need to use the right tool to do the job right
Michael Wilson
Them airway buffers are amazing, not my cup of tea for making money. I'll stick to polishing cars lol
Or blue scotch bright pad on a dotco then hand polish with white pad followed by 4000grit paper by hand for mirror finish. I work in aviation aluminium is my bread and butter.
The foam ball is best used on a smooth surface and is awesome on parts such as a fender cover with holes and curves. I used a foam of on my diamond plate and it also came apart and it was a new pad. I decided to do it all with a wool buff pad and that worked however it would not polish it out. I am about to got to auto zone to see what the offer to polish chrome after I clean it with chemicals and the wool buffer. Those ridges are way to hard for foam
You mention 500 or 900 rpm's. My drills don't have tachometers.
Thanks for saving me some headache - I was considering purchasing this bc I like other mothers products a lot.
If you didn’t have so much hate on a product maybe this would be worth watching
Wide open. Damn it’s just metal it will get it done so much quicker
I bought one to polish my rims and didn't even last a minute before the ball began to fall apart. I just used my buffer and a wool pad since my design rims allowed for it.
I get what you are saying but by the same token the powerball and power cone were designed for work in tight spaces wheels etc where your would have carpal tunnel if you tried to polish by hand Flitz makes a much better ball for the same process, as for doing diamond plate on large flat areas use a wool bonnet and let it rip! with your favorite polish I tend to like the White Diamond brand. anyways just my 2 cents your mileage may vary have a great day
Great honesty Scott, thank you for that once again
Thanks for taking the time. Never used the full sized Powerball, I like the Flitz Ball, but I prefer a rotary and wool for polishing large surfaces like truck boxes.
But I do have and use a few of the Powercone 360 version. Very well made and durable with a nice firm core support, works really well used behind the Flitz ball for small areas, wheel lips, grills, etc.
For being soft foam, they hold up well if you don't use them dry. They need to be primed first, makes a *big* difference in durability. I use detail spray, or Hyper Polish, and massage/squeeze it in a bit, then you're good to go! 👍👌✌
Iv always had great results with the mother's ball...
A great value to saving time
it works on interior fabrics pretty well
White diamond polish from Walmart. It's the bomb use it on my big truck good stuff
I've also just come across this product and its unbelievable how well it works! The metal polish and quick detailer is all I use anymore.
How does it compare to the wab grey matter polish
By looking at the drill that you have what difference does it make what RPM you would not be able to tell anyway
Scott, you are SO right! I bought one of these ... complete POS in all circumstances! I thought it was just me. Thank you!!
Maybe it was your first time using an electric drill. How many rpms were you using at your slow speed; how many at your high speeds. What did you not understand about applying the Mother's liberally? Why did you not move the ball around to get into the obvious crevices in the diamond plate? Please post the name of the device that gives you the precise speed of your electric drill while you are using it, and the place where we can buy that device. I don't get out much; so that I can learn more about detailing technique, please explain how knowing your exact drill or Dual Action Polisher speed has helped you hone your techniques and get better results in your auto detailing business?
is it for removing corrosion or just polishing?...I see corrosion and you have to remove it first same with any aluminum surface
thank you for the feed back , I was planning on buying one thank god I came pass your video .
You should have followed the angles of the diamond plate though. Might have got into the ridge edges
it works if you take your time , way to fast with the drill is the reason the ball is tearing on the checker plate and work with the checker not against it
I feel like this process is works better as a maintenance system than a restoration. Once the aluminum is that oxidized nothing will be a quick fix.
So what would you suggest to use? I'm genuinely interested because I've been polishing diamond plate on a fire truck for the last 5+ years and am trying to find some solution that's more efficient and better quality
Sounds like a former MOTHERS employee that got his ass fired because he was looking for someone to hold his hand while he worked.
Thanks for the honest review. I've seen those and thought about getting one, but I'll fuggetaboutit.
Diamond plate destroys the crap out of them lol. Only reason I know is because I’ve destroyed 3 of them already at work 😂. The PowerBalls work great though for sure! The Mothers Mag Polish doesn’t work very well compared to Renegade Rebel Red at least to me
Atleast you're not bitter about it :/
White diamond metal polish, works way faster.
More product... work a bit slower with the direction on the plate
should wash it first. then go with the diamonds in one direction. then turn 90 degrees and go the other way.
Go almost half speed it will work
Do you have a video on how to do this correctly? What about trying to restore 20 year old Chrome wheels with a lot of road grime and gunk buildup.
Had no idea Howard Stern did reviews it’s made for polishing not cutting your box. Needs to be cut before you polish it.
LOL - I tried this exact thing and it was a messy DISASTER! Although, having called and worked with Jim at Mother's over an issue I was having with their HD Trim cleaner he was very helpful and responsive. So In general, I like them, especially their FX synthetic paste "wax". But, the powerball on diamond-plate is a disaster.
You didn't even follow the directions on the polish. I have used both on semi rims (not diamond plate) but they both worked great.
I see your point with the diamond plate I've always thought that I never really tried it I wasn't curious about it cuz I thought it was a dumbass idea however on the Harley-Davidson motorcycles or any type of motorcycle you have a lot of areas that that is nearly Flawless on so I would recommend that that does your motorcycle Orr Automotive rims definitely works excellent I almost cannot even unmatch it as far as the quality of it to do it by hand would take forever so it's definitely a Harley-Davidson product
Piece of carpet works nice on diamond plate
Used one to polish a headlight and it went to pieces. I was picking pieces up for half an hour after.
I had one of those Mother's Powerballs about 15 years ago and tried to polish my diamond-plate tool box. It did a horrible job and pretty much shredded foam constantly.. The sweet point for it is in the trash can. That thing truly sucks. The Mother's polish is great, but the Powerball is garbage. Try the Flitz Ball with Mother's Polish for great results.
Only way to polish aluminum is with airway wheels and rouge bars
Wish I watched this before buying the darn thing
Had no idea Howard Stern did reviews
I feel like your trying to get a perfect result on diamond plate. You have to go slow on diamond plate because it shreds. Your getting it...
Scott very curious to know your opinion on mothers all purpose. Have you ever used it? And how does it compare to meguiars ?
If you want that Box Super Shiny use BLUE MAGIC Polish 🎩
thanks for making this review. can u show us a better way to do this? thanks
Use a polishing wheel on an arbor. Run it at max rpm with lots of aluminum polish of your choice, dont let it dry out. Thousands of truck detailers cant be wrong.
Should have cleaned surface with slight acid wash first?..
Also gonna go out on a limb and say either the polish sucks or needs more friction to work right.
I bought one too...it's a P.O.S. buy a Zephyr 3 disc kit and that baby will look like Chrome. (says max 3000 rpm)!
Airway buffs and rouge man...
Similar to that ten bucks delivered eBay
You need a rouge bar makes it easier to polish
I’ve tried the powerball on wheels and wasn’t too happy with it either.
What’s your recommended solution for doing the diamond plate?
a wool pad and rotary plus a metal polish...you could use a microfiber pad with a DA as well..plus flitz buff ball and flitz metal polish is much better than mothers foam power ball:)..but i think the mothers power ball would be ok for smooth surfaces but on diamond plate tool box it was a horrible fail in my experience
Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing - Using any kind of drill mounted ball or cone would seem like it would take forever compared to a DA or rotary. 👍
Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing can you please make a video of the process of buffing Dimond plate the right way.
Used Mother's to polish pontoon and it's a disaster. No help on how to use the product. Anyone with tips?
7 minutes of a drama queen crying 😢
A friend just got one of those Flitz things and it looks like it's made out of sham wow synthetic shammy material - for $25 I don't get it.
Great video. I bought the same thing and decided it was a joke . Cotton wheels and compound 👍
I've learned hard way slow is not good it's a polishing ball naught one learned to use it and high speed is good use a good amount of mother's but I prefer diamond I've learned that too
Need water to keep the foam from overheating
That tool box needs to be sanded first then try the ball
Works great but it disintegrated before I finished the job, the reason you start slowly is to keep you from flinging the compound all over the place. This operator has no clue how to do this correctly I hit the areas for a few seconds with liquid polish and then wiped the area with a towel and got a bright finish
They probably don't want that ball to fly apart because it's likely plastic!
This is kinda an unfair review of the product.... With any type of polishing tool like this where it has flap-like structure to it or pieces hanging from the polisher (in this case all the valleys and stuff between the foam) you need to keep the speed lower and use ALOT more product. These tools are designed to help you get around any valleys of an area but as you said it is better for smoother surfaces, the reason it is a ball-like design with flaps is to give you more surface area between cleanings for when it clogs up (Rotate the angle of it to let you get a fresh section), hence why you need to LIBERALLY use product. LIBERALLY meaning ALOT of product because THERE IS MORE SURFACE AREA than with a normal buffing pad. If you use a normal flat buffing pad and use only about 30% of the amount of product needed (like you did in this video to the power ball) you are gonna rip the shit out of the flat pad too, especially on diamond plating... So really this video is not a review of a product, it's a showcase of someone not knowing how to use a product and then proceeding to bitch about it.
I do enjoy ur videos I've used a few of ur videos to help
Would like to see a video polishing diamond plate
U should use liquid metal polish by mothers instead of paste.
Those powerballs reusable?
I think it may have worked better if you polished in the direction of the diamonds.
I've seen the little black crumbs coming off it's ok it's the diamond design and yes it will work I wish I could show you all the testing I've done mother's is to shine a dull look diamond metal cleaner is built to dig out old and polish in one mor e potent stuff autozone auto part store
You should try using some punctuation sometimes. It works wonders on allowing people to understand what you're trying to say.
Didn't he say at the very beginning there is such an easier way of doing this!!!!!
Then why are you whining like a thirteen-year-old girl.
A fine example of if you don't like the song you're listening to then change the freaking station!!!!! that's how easy it is change the station man, LET IT GO
You sound like Howard Stern.
Cordless drill have speed settings! Your going way to fast
Flitz would work good on that toolbox!!!
yes i agree..but i had to try this ball out just to check it out:)
Damn you angry dude