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Since coming to this discussion group several years ago I have started using Flitz for all of my smaller polishing projects, but have yet to use on something larger.  On the smaller projects I have always been able to use a buffing wheel, but my question is around using it on something larger.  For example I have a soda fountain and some chrome soda fountain stools that I would like to use it one and was wondering how larger projects are handled.  I could just apply it with a soft cloth and clean it off with a polishing cloth, but I also have an electric buffer and a few different types of buffing wheels for my drill but was not sure if that would damage anything.  Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

Found this link on the flitz page which helps a bit, but was hoping to get some 1st hand experience from people on this site that have used it.  It actually mentions using flour for large services to help absorb the leftover polish residue.  Has anyone tried this?   

http://www.flitz.com/blog/get-results-with-flitz-metal-polish/

I just always used a rag.  Put polish on, buff off.  On pitted areas I would apply the Flitz with a soft bristle toothbrush.  It gets into the pits and the rag will buff in the pits.  Just watch for crevices, the blue will show and dry in them.  Use a Q tip to remove any excess Flitz while still wet.  I've been using it for about twenty years.  A little goes a long way.  Use sparingly.

I bought my son the buffing bonnets from Flitz for a drill to use on his rims for his car.  We found that a rag did a better job.  Just a lot of elbow grease.  Flitz recommended using the micro fiber cloths and again, a rag worked better.  I just buy the generic dish towels at Ikea.  When you are done, throw the towel out.  If you wash a Flitz rag in the washer and drier, metal pelets form and screw with your other laundry.  At least that's what the wife told me.  She'll wash my Novous and carnubw wax rags, but no Flitz rags.

Great info!! thanks Larry.

Here's an example of a machine that I used Flitz on. The upper two thirds had been completed in the photo. I used the paste not the liquid. I really think the paste does a much better job. This was all done by hand- no buffer or anything like that. I just use a old bathroom towel- it provides some light scrubbing ability.
 
The streaky part cleaned up nicely later with some professional wax I use.

Wow what a difference. Looks great!

Thanks Brenda.  It looks like from what you and Larry have experienced the best way to go is just old school by hand.

Brenda,
I'll bring down a few machines for you to polish up for me... Looks great...  :glare: :biggrin:

No problem John! I'll put them in line!  :biggrin: