Best Tool Polish???

[Al Borland]

Well, we got a thread on who is a tool polisher...
So, why not one on Tool Polish???
I don't think I have one wrench, ratchet, or socket without battle scars.
How do I get them to shine again?


It's Friday night, I've got beer and an internet connection....

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

Wd-40

 

[T45]

Money...

 

[KM223]

Why would you need polish? Just don't ever, ever, ever use the tools and you will never ever scratch them. Simple!

 

[The Original Fisho]

Sell them all for pennies on the dollar and go buy shiny new ones.

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[d.mcfarland]

Fluid film works well and protects.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Depending on the finish, Semichrome or Nevr-dull work pretty well for maintaining the shine.

Deep scratches are going to need something more drastic. Power tools and all sorts of consumables. I just ordered another pneumatic polisher so I can polish my pneumatic polisher.

 

[Empty Pockets]

Mail them to me, then you have room in your box for new ones

 

[vettex2]

I have to ask the help.....BRB.....

 

[M6erfan]

I just use them once, then toss. Or burn holes in them from staring...

 

[Spdfreak91]

Flitz !

 

[1cargarage]

Is this serious? I'm not asking because I think it's 'ridiculous' or anything like that. Sarcasm and satire generally get lost in written text. Don't want to be wasting my time. Whatever. Here it goes.

You didn't say what kind of tools you are trying to polish. Chrome? Plastic? Rubber? Smooth? Knurled? Bare metal?

I don't now about tools, but I have had very good luck polishing bike parts and chrome with this:

If it's a mirror shine from raw metal you're after,

Step 1:

Remove excess dirt and grease with hot soapy water and a brush.

Step 2:

Remove any flaking/excess paint with a real paint remover. Use an "airplane" specific product.

It'll say on the container. The paint will gel up with soaking and agitation and it'll be obvious when enough is enough. Be sure to rinse clean. BE CAREFUL - This stuff is very caustic. Don't get it on your skin, in your eyes, or breathe in the fumes. It's awful.

Step 3:

For large nicks/gouges/raised blemishes from impacts etc, smooth them out with wet sandpaper or emery cloth (fine grit)

Step 4

Chuck up a "Mother's Power Cone"

into a drill press.

Step 5:

Using a polishing compound (in ascending grit) of your choice,

load up the power cone with the compound, turn on your drill press, and polish away. You'll have to flush out the compound from the cone whenever the mess becomes "too much" for you.

Step 6:

Be sure to clean off all compound whenever you achieve the shine you're seeking. Use acetone or alcohol or water as long as you dry it off immediately.

Step 7:

Apply primer or clear coat asap.

Step 8:

Strike forehead with newly polished tool.

Step 9:

Repeat step 8 until unable to do so.

If it's just cleaning your tools you're talking about... use a solvent soaked clean rag and wipe the tool clean. Then use a clean dry towel to wipe off any residual solvent. If you want more, seek a product like Never Dull, any chrome polish of your choice, and follow manufacturers' instructions.

Good luck I think.

 

[454ragtop]

Can't go wrong with elbow grease.

 

[LXCam]

Talk about hook line and sinker.

Is this serious? I'm not asking because I think it's 'ridiculous' or anything like that. Sarcasm and satire generally get lost in written text. Don't want to be wasting my time. Whatever. Here it goes.

You didn't say what kind of tools you are trying to polish. Chrome? Plastic? Rubber? Smooth? Knurled? Bare metal?

I don't now about tools, but I have had very good luck polishing bike parts and chrome with this:

If it's a mirror shine from raw metal you're after,

Step 1:

Remove excess dirt and grease with hot soapy water and a brush.

Step 2:

Remove any flaking/excess paint with a real paint remover. Use an "airplane" specific product.

It'll say on the container. The paint will gel up with soaking and agitation and it'll be obvious when enough is enough. Be sure to rinse clean. BE CAREFUL - This stuff is very caustic. Don't get it on your skin, in your eyes, or breathe in the fumes. It's awful.

Step 3:

For large nicks/gouges/raised blemishes from impacts etc, smooth them out with wet sandpaper or emery cloth (fine grit)

Step 4

Chuck up a "Mother's Power Cone"

into a drill press.

Step 5:

Using a polishing compound (in ascending grit) of your choice,

load up the power cone with the compound, turn on your drill press, and polish away. You'll have to flush out the compound from the cone whenever the mess becomes "too much" for you.

Step 6:

Be sure to clean off all compound whenever you achieve the shine you're seeking. Use acetone or alcohol or water as long as you dry it off immediately.

Step 7:

Apply primer or clear coat asap.


If it's just cleaning your tools you're talking about... use a solvent soaked clean rag and wipe the tool clean. Then use a clean dry towel to wipe off any residual solvent. If you want more, seek a product like Never Dull, any chrome polish of your choice, and follow manufacturers' instructions.

Good luck I think.

 

[Infinia]

It's Friday night, I've got a TROLL post and an internet connection....

there I fixed it for you
It's raining in Southern California and folks here are prone to lose their rational skills.
BTW 'tool polisher' as a concept not a literal action.

 

[vettex2]

Talk about hook line and sinker.

 

[Teenager with old tools]

there I fixed it for you
It's raining in Southern California and folks here are prone to lose their rational skills.
BTW 'tool polishing' as a concept not a literal action.

I hate when it rains here. I mean I love it because I get to go drive my truck through some mud and tow my ******* friend who sinks his 2wd ranger every time but the people here do the stupidest ****. 7 people ran a stop sign while a cop was sitting at it.

Back on topic. Buy sandpaper these are rough estimates of grit. 60 120 240 400 600 1200 4000 10000 start at sixty until whole tool is scratched then go to 120 going left instead of forward motion until only left direction scratches and then forward on 240 and continue alternating to 10,000. You'll be able to use it as a mirror after. Did it on a knife and got paid 150 to do it. Took about an hour but was watching tv while doing it.


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[PelicanPines]

Paint them yellow and make believe you bought them that way. Or green...

 

[619DioFan]

This makes my neck hurt just looking at it

 

[shockwave]

Usually just oily rag on wrenches socket and ratchets

 

[derosa]

I hate when it rains here. I mean I love it because I get to go drive my truck through some mud and tow my ******* friend who sinks his 2wd ranger every time but the people here do the stupidest ****. 7 people ran a stop sign while a cop was sitting at it.

Back on topic. Buy sandpaper these are rough estimates of grit. 60 120 240 400 600 1200 4000 10000 start at sixty until whole tool is scratched then go to 120 going left instead of forward motion until only left direction scratches and then forward on 240 and continue alternating to 10,000. You'll be able to use it as a mirror after. Did it on a knife and got paid 150 to do it. Took about an hour but was watching tv while doing it.


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Followed a similar regimen polishing up some old hand planes, stopped at 1200 for the planes and 4000 for the blades which were honed after. Turtle wax keeps them clean and polished. When you can see your reflection in the plane blade its sufficiently polished and sharp.

 

[mjoekingz28]

I hate when it rains here. I mean I love it because I get to go drive my truck through some mud and tow my ******* friend who sinks his 2wd ranger every time but the people here do the stupidest ****. 7 people ran a stop sign while a cop was sitting at it.

Back on topic. Buy sandpaper these are rough estimates of grit. 60 120 240 400 600 1200 4000 10000 start at sixty until whole tool is scratched then go to 120 going left instead of forward motion until only left direction scratches and then forward on 240 and continue alternating to 10,000. You'll be able to use it as a mirror after. Did it on a knife and got paid 150 to do it. Took about an hour but was watching tv while doing it.


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I think the rain gets in the cars ECU and makes the throttle want to go more, but reduces braking efficiency at the same time. Maybe the folks are so scared of locking up the brakes that they simply dont use them.




Car soap mixed with water in a spray bottle works well for alot of stuff. You will want to note that the type of cloth you use can matter as much or more than the chemicals involved.

 

[Teenager with old tools]

Followed a similar regimen polishing up some old hand planes, stopped at 1200 for the planes and 4000 for the blades which were honed after. Turtle wax keeps them clean and polished. When you can see your reflection in the plane blade its sufficiently polished and sharp.

I'm actually working on my hand plane right now. Probably just gonna go to 1200 on all of it and then sharpen the blade to 3000 whetstone. 1200 will get a mirror when held at right angle which is good enough for me. But op wanted polished shiny so overkill to 16k will work


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