I apply Zephyrs Pro 25 by hand with a microfiber applicator. I wipe it all over the surface and then I go up and down like a hashtag and then go in circles and then back and forth and finish off up and down. I then buff it off with a flitz flannel domet ball. Then wipe the rest of the residue off by hand with a cotton Terry towel. That is the key. Then I apply Zephyrs pro40 perfection by hand and then wipe off with a cotton Terry towel until it is clean. It gives it more clarity and color and protection.
Great info brother thank You. I seem to have better luck with old socks than I do Microfibers especially on aluminum... I really appreciate the tips👍... Where do you get your Terry cotton towels??
Microfiber towels will absolutely leave scratching in the final finish of polished aluminum, remove residue for finish with terry cloth or soft diaper type cloth 100%cotton.
Aluminum is almost always a bit of an experimentation process more so than with paint in my opinion. You can get some pretty good results with the usual tactics but I think the two biggest things I try to remember when I'm really trying to make aluminum look perfect are: 1.Don't automatically trust the first best looking test spot. Take a look at the different test spots and keep track of what you changed with each, then when you're able to pick out which changes lead to a positive result, push them further and further until you get to the level of result you're going for, and if pushing that variable stops producing better results or a worse result leave it be and fine tune the next variable. 2. I don't know if the science backs it up or what really causes it, but unlike paint and clear coat, I purposely work a little slower or with more pressure or whatever to actually get a little heat in the equation. Again I'm not a scientist or materials engineer but when I finally just trusted somebody that told me to work a bit slower and the world wasn't going to end by working a little warmer, I started getting better results. I think in your case if you have a piece of metal you can work a bit hotter on and check your results it would be best because you're working with a smaller area and you're only going to have so much room for testing different variables, but at the least using an approximation to get comfortable with working slower and warmer, should pay some dividends on this result and any future metal polishing. I also temper my expectations with metal polishing because I find that even though there are master level guys with paint polishing that get unreal results, the guys that really really set out to master polishing metal treat it like a genuine art and in most cases the guys at the top don't do anything besides polish metal.
Hey Brother how you doing? I saw a post the other day , you were in the hospital. I reached out, not sure I heard back. Hope all is well man. You would be correct with heat and aluminum. Unlike paint, heat is your friend on aluminum... I'm thinking the airways and a grinder/ rotary are my best bet but I cannot do it inthe car. The headliner would be covered in black aluminum dust.. No Good. It's still not where I want it so I'll keep tweaking it. You are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. The Best Aluminum guys treat it like an art and usually only do metals.. these guys are very Good👍they also make it L👀k easy.. crazy! Thanks For chiming in on this one. I appreciate you man! Have a great week and Take Care!
@@detailit Hey man I'm getting by. I have a ton of Instagram stuff to comb through but I've just been slow with the holidays and all. I'll definitely fill you in a bit more though when I get back at it. But in the meantime I'm still around and kickin'.
Hey man! Looks to have more clarity, just not Perfect! I'll keep trying ...I have some other ideas. I have some soft finishing pads.. maybe this pro 25 with a soft 3" on my da... maybe that same pad with my Mirror Maker... that's a Gloss maker; no abrasives! Ooooor, may just keep working this loose buff with Pro 25 a few more passes. The short answer; Much better, not done brother! I'll definitely be applying ppf to this thing unless I can figure out a way to make quick of perfection! Thanks for asking and staying curious about the car. Take it easy Richard. Have a great week man, Take Care!
Was one of those products White Diamond? I’ve had the best results with that and Flitz. I also use small pieces of carpet (a trick I learned for diamond plate polishing).
Hey Nick, I have NEVER used White Diamond but a friend of mine has tried Every polishknown to man. He said White Diamond is very good I may need to try it! Thanks for the input. Take Care!
@@barrydehart5630 thank you for that. There's a local shop that has a similar system. Orange for heavy cut, green for moderate cut, purple for fine polish.... looks very similar.. I've been curious about that system. May have to try it!
I apply Zephyrs Pro 25 by hand with a microfiber applicator. I wipe it all over the surface and then I go up and down like a hashtag and then go in circles and then back and forth and finish off up and down. I then buff it off with a flitz flannel domet ball. Then wipe the rest of the residue off by hand with a cotton Terry towel. That is the key. Then I apply Zephyrs pro40 perfection by hand and then wipe off with a cotton Terry towel until it is clean. It gives it more clarity and color and protection.
Great info brother thank You. I seem to have better luck with old socks than I do Microfibers especially on aluminum... I really appreciate the tips👍...
Where do you get your Terry cotton towels??
Amazing video/product review/tutorial brother
Mornin Mr. SEEM! Always trying to learn man. It went pretty well; getting closer!
Microfiber towels will absolutely leave scratching in the final finish of polished aluminum, remove residue for finish with terry cloth or soft diaper type cloth 100%cotton.
Yeah I've heard that before. It makes sense beings microfibers literally pick up everything in their path 👍
I dunno what video exactly but the video your taking about is from Evans polishing 😊
I believe that's correct. Appreciate your time thank You
Aluminum is almost always a bit of an experimentation process more so than with paint in my opinion.
You can get some pretty good results with the usual tactics but I think the two biggest things I try to remember when I'm really trying to make aluminum look perfect are:
1.Don't automatically trust the first best looking test spot. Take a look at the different test spots and keep track of what you changed with each, then when you're able to pick out which changes lead to a positive result, push them further and further until you get to the level of result you're going for, and if pushing that variable stops producing better results or a worse result leave it be and fine tune the next variable.
2. I don't know if the science backs it up or what really causes it, but unlike paint and clear coat, I purposely work a little slower or with more pressure or whatever to actually get a little heat in the equation. Again I'm not a scientist or materials engineer but when I finally just trusted somebody that told me to work a bit slower and the world wasn't going to end by working a little warmer, I started getting better results.
I think in your case if you have a piece of metal you can work a bit hotter on and check your results it would be best because you're working with a smaller area and you're only going to have so much room for testing different variables, but at the least using an approximation to get comfortable with working slower and warmer, should pay some dividends on this result and any future metal polishing.
I also temper my expectations with metal polishing because I find that even though there are master level guys with paint polishing that get unreal results, the guys that really really set out to master polishing metal treat it like a genuine art and in most cases the guys at the top don't do anything besides polish metal.
Hey Brother how you doing? I saw a post the other day , you were in the hospital. I reached out, not sure I heard back. Hope all is well man.
You would be correct with heat and aluminum. Unlike paint, heat is your friend on aluminum... I'm thinking the airways and a grinder/ rotary are my best bet but I cannot do it inthe car. The headliner would be covered in black aluminum dust.. No Good. It's still not where I want it so I'll keep tweaking it.
You are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. The Best Aluminum guys treat it like an art and usually only do metals.. these guys are very Good👍they also make it L👀k easy.. crazy! Thanks For chiming in on this one. I appreciate you man! Have a great week and Take Care!
@@detailit Hey man I'm getting by. I have a ton of Instagram stuff to comb through but I've just been slow with the holidays and all.
I'll definitely fill you in a bit more though when I get back at it. But in the meantime I'm still around and kickin'.
Looks awesome curious about the results
Hey man! Looks to have more clarity, just not Perfect! I'll keep trying ...I have some other ideas. I have some soft finishing pads.. maybe this pro 25 with a soft 3" on my da... maybe that same pad with my Mirror Maker... that's a Gloss maker; no abrasives! Ooooor, may just keep working this loose buff with Pro 25 a few more passes. The short answer; Much better, not done brother! I'll definitely be applying ppf to this thing unless I can figure out a way to make quick of perfection! Thanks for asking and staying curious about the car. Take it easy Richard. Have a great week man, Take Care!
Was one of those products White Diamond? I’ve had the best results with that and Flitz. I also use small pieces of carpet (a trick I learned for diamond plate polishing).
Hey Nick, I have NEVER used White Diamond but a friend of mine has tried Every polishknown to man. He said White Diamond is very good I may need to try it! Thanks for the input. Take Care!
Yes Microfibre Towels does scratch aluminum
Ty, ty... whatys use old school cotton or a terry cloth??
@@detailit Cotton
@@TheLaserShopSk gotcha, ty!
Have you tried hitting it with a good finishing polish Gliptone has a 2 step works phenomenal
Hi, I have not. I have actually heard of that company before. I'll give it a look. Thanks so much !
@@detailit they come to you they have a huge truck
@@barrydehart5630 thank you for that. There's a local shop that has a similar system. Orange for heavy cut, green for moderate cut, purple for fine polish.... looks very similar.. I've been curious about that system. May have to try it!
@Detail It have a happy new year
@@barrydehart5630 Thank You! You too sir!
Dam muchacho grande no loss for words with you 😁
Hey Derek. Yeah he's a great guy. Always has something really good to share; very helpful !
When u stated rubbing out we are talkn polish. 😆😆😆😆
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You are applying too much product
Thanks, I'll give it another go!