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Old 07-30-2008, 07:57 PM
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My Menards stocks 0000. If your having trouble finding it you could also try a paint store.
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Can it be used on scratched plastic?
I should have said textured plastic. As long as you don't use too much pressure you won't rub the textured bumps off. For smooth plastic I use an AIO to clean those up.
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Old 08-05-2008, 08:18 PM
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what would be the process on using it for exhaust tips? and should I follow it up with some never-dull?
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Old 08-05-2008, 08:29 PM
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On Glass? do you use a polish with it?
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Old 08-05-2008, 09:08 PM
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Default Another use for steel wool,

When I first started out detailing, I would spend quite a bit of time trying to clean up the plastic entry sills and the plastic rail covers on the bottom of seats. These areas are typically scuffed by the soles of shoes, and on most daily drivers you will find some pretty nasty marks that can be a pain to remove using just an APC and elbow grease. Harsh chemicals like acetone and mineral spirits I soon found out can quickly discolor these areas, and could lead to a costly mistake. I finally found an easy solution to this problem, when I sprayed a piece of 0000 steel wool with a diluted APC and lightly rubbed the scuffs on the sills. This removes the scuffs almost effortlessly, and will not damage the plastic providing you use care and not rub too hard.

I always carry 2 rolls of 00 and 0000 steel wool on my truck, and pretty much use it on every detail especially when polishing neglected metals.

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I personally like 0000 steel wool and Klasse AIO on badly stained glass. Leaves a nice coat of protection on the glass also.
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what would be the process on using it for exhaust tips? and should I follow it up with some never-dull?
I use with the polish, then wipe clean and go back over with just polish.

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On Glass? do you use a polish with it?
When I use it on the glass I spray glass cleaner than use the steel wool, wipe off and re-clean with just glass cleaner.
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Old 08-05-2008, 09:30 PM
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Thanks for the tips Dean.

I like the video btw. Really nice. Very informative.
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Old 08-06-2008, 04:41 PM
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AsphaultRocket, what metal polish do you use?
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Old 08-06-2008, 06:52 PM
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I just use mothers or Adams.
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