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Large
19-09-2007, 04:00 PM
And will it stay shiney with a little cleaning?
19-09-2007, 04:12 PM
Yes. For a satin polish finish heat the metal in boiling water then polish using Steelo Pads (the ones with the soap in them) As the metal cools it traps some of the soap on the surface giving it a wipe clean finish as well.
Gix11
19-09-2007, 04:23 PM
Ahhh. Mag wheels hey Large?
appo
19-09-2007, 04:27 PM
bastard of a metal to keep looking good once polished!!
TurboKat
19-09-2007, 05:01 PM
Magnesium comes up beautifully when polished, much nicer than ally but it oxidises REALLY quickly & goes all dull & powdery. Best bet is to polish it & then seal it with clear.
What are you polishing that's magnesium [?]
Large
19-09-2007, 05:11 PM
quote:Originally posted by Gix11

Ahhh. Mag wheels hey Large?


ahhh no actually:D


quote:Originally posted by Tubbykat
Magnesium comes up beautifully when polished, much nicer than ally but it oxidises REALLY quickly & goes all dull & powdery. Best bet is to polish it & then seal it with clear.
What are you polishing that's magnesium

e.x.o.t.i.c. parts eh:D
appo
19-09-2007, 05:15 PM
ahhh yes actually, not worth it but!