Quick-Glo

[Skyman]

My inventory of Quick-Glo is dwindling. Does anyone know of a comparable product? Or, does anyone know of a way to reverse engineer the formula for it, since the recipe was lost with the tragic death of its producers?

TIA.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Is this the same product?

Home | Steve

www.stevesquickglo.com

 

[Skyman]

It looks as though somebody named Steve picked up the business, and is now producing it again. There had been mention of the business having been sold prior to the sad end of the owner and his family. Great news! Thanks for the link.

Here's my remaining stash of the original containers:

 

[mikegt4]

That's good news that the product is available again, my supply is dwindling as well.

I had a similar experience with another product called "Bed-It Tape" which is used to bed in or seal fittings on boat decks, it was far superior to other competing products. The person that developed and sold Bed-It Tape suffered a debilitating stroke and the product disappeared for a few years until someone else purchased the rights and started production again.

 

[kbuhagiar]

What makes it so special? Or different than Mother's? Just curious.

 

[Skyman]

I've found nothing better for rehabbing rust-freckled chrome, oxidized aluminum, etc.

 

[tinmanwpk]

I look at those pictures and see a lot of work. Nicely done.

 

[gregs]

Just curious as to how you apply it and buff it? By hand, machine, etc.?

 

[Skyman]

Thanks for the compliment. It works surprisingly quickly. Just a dab of paste on a paper towel or rag, rub gently, and wipe off any excess. It leaves a clear coat of wax on the surface. More than one application is sometimes needed for heavier rust.

I have used it for years, and am delighted that it’s being made again now. I spoke with Steve yesterday, to see what I could find out about the formula and if it is the same as the original. He said he had been able to get the original recipe, and had made only a slight variation to it, which he said was the addition of a preservative.

I placed an order as soon as I got off the phone with him. Looking forward to putting it to the test soon.

 

[larry4406]

Those results are impressive!

 

[rawen2]

The website says it can be used on glass top stoves. Can it be used on glass shower doors?

 

[Skyman]

The website says it can be used on glass top stoves. Can it be used on glass shower doors?

I've never tried it on any glass surface, but I lifted this quote from the website:

"Works great on Chrome, Brass, Stainless, Sinks, Faucets, Glass and Glass Stove Cooktops" (bold text and underline added by me)

That seems to suggest that it should work well for glass shower doors.

I would suggest testing it on a small, inconspicuous area to see what it does. And/or on some other glass surface you have handy. You might also want to call Steve (612-619-1255) and ask him about this.

 

[rawen2]

I've never tried it on any glass surface, but I lifted this quote from the website:

"Works great on Chrome, Brass, Stainless, Sinks, Faucets, Glass and Glass Stove Cooktops" (bold text and underline added by me)

That seems to suggest that it should work well for glass shower doors.

I would suggest testing it on a small, inconspicuous area to see what it does. And/or on some other glass surface you have handy. You might also want to call Steve (612-619-1255) and ask him about this.

Thanks. I looked at the website but I missed the part about glass.

 

[Skyman]

Those results are impressive!

Agreed. It can't replace lost chrome, but in many instances what appears to be badly lost chrome plating is actually measles of rust that have blossomed through minuscule voids in the chrome, and spread across the surface of the plating. In such cases, it can remove all of the rust and leaves the finish looking nearly new. If the rust has caused the chrome to blister or peel off, this stuff can clean it down to the base metal where the plating has been lifted. While it can't recreate the appearance of perfect plating in such cases, it can make it look much better than it did.

Here are a few more before and after photos of that little Schwinn Hollywood that I rehabbed a few years ago. Quick-Glo was used on the chromed items, stainless steel bits, etc. It was a pretty sorry looking bike before the rehab, but it cleaned up surprisingly well.





















So, yeah. Quick-Glo just works. Almost like magic.

 

[Stuart in MN]

I haven't heard of it before, but I see the phone number posted above is in the 612 area code so they are near me. My favorite has always been Simichrome, followed by Flitz - any idea how this polish compares to them?

Edit: I looked at their website and they are in a little town named Balaton which is in the SW corner of Minnesota. It's outside the normal 612 area, so I assume his number is for a cellphone.

 

[Skyman]

I was using Flitz on the bike I am presently rehabbing, because I have been very strictly rationing my remaining stash of Quick-Glo. It works, but was taking a LOT longer than Quick-Glo. I finally decided to stop burning so much time, and got into my stash. The difference in performance is remarkable.

Having said that, I might be a little hesitant to use either product on show quality chrome, as they both have some amount of abrasive content. But for all of the oxidized metals I rehab, I love Quick-Glo.

It’s been ages since I’ve used Simichrome, so I can’t offer informed feedback about how it compares.

 

[Skyman]

It might be a cell phone. He did say that he is a one-man operation.

 

[Stuart in MN]

I may have to give it a try.