has anyone done it before or know how to do it and what i would need?

 

Are you talking just cleaning, or are you talking about really polishing specific parts?

 

well hardcore cleaning to make it shiny or as shiny as can be

 

Sorry this is kind of off topic, but where did you get your clear corners and how much did they cost?

 

There's a big difference....hard core cleaning just involves some degreaser, rinsing and then some CD-2 Engine Detailer to let the engine bay shine. But if you want aluminum parts to shine like they are nearly chrome, then that is A LOT more work and usually involves pulling the part out and spending HOURS on it on a bench with a rotary polisher and the proper buffs and compounds. The first step is usually a Siscal (I think that is the spelling) buff with an orange cutting compound (tripoli)to dig in, then a Spiral buff again with the orange to smooth it out some, then another Spiral buff with white compound, and finally a loose weave buff with either the white or a rouge compound for the final shine. Its a lot of work and a very dirty process, so I can't imagine you would want to try it with the parts on the car.

If you really want to read more about this you should checkout Eastwoods website, they have a pretty good forum there that is all about polishing.

 

i think i paid around 50 for both. you just have to do a google search for them im sorry i dont remember the exact website.

 

This is a "Quick" hard core cleaning. I used degreaser and a toothbrush, rinsed, then used armor all (CD-2 would be better) on the plastics and rubbers.

 

i never thought about using a toothbrush but i bet that works realy well, thanks for the idea

 

do you rinse with a pressure washer or hose?