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kenny
 Post subject: how do i keep my polished alloy protected?
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 5:02 pm 
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i have polished alloy rocket covers & inlet manifold has also been polished, does anyone know a way to protect it from corrosion,water stains & generally keep them in the cond. they are?

 

 

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Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 7:40 pm 
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tectyl clear. sorry can't rember the actual name of it. the tectyl.

it's a spray on thing i used it on the alloy wheels a polished for my escort
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Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 7:34 pm 
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just go over it with autosol reguarly? pretty sure that says it shines and protects...
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Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 3:50 pm 
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the guy who polished my wheels said to use carnuba wax i think meguiars makes a product. I have used a similar product over here but im not sure if its that successful . spose to stop things sticking to it cheap enough to try its good for shining the dash if it doesent work!?
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