It is, therefore, important to use a metal polish and cleaner that was designed specifically for Aluminum.
Flitz produces a good line of Aluminum metal polish that comes both in the paste and liquid format, but Colonel Brassy Aluminum cleaner is one of the best on the market. Therefore, we recommend Colonel Brassy for cleaning your Aluminum metal.
Colonel Brassy metal cleaner does not only work on Aluminum but a wide range of metal like chrome, brass bronze, gold, silver, stainless steel, giving you the flexibility you need when cleaning your metals.
Colonel Brassy has been tested and proven based on a host of reviews to be the preferred metal cleaner used by motorcycle owners to clean the Aluminum parts on their bikes. It is also non-abrasive and works right out of the bottle, unlike other metal cleaners with an intolerable fume and odor.
Works great on bike frames, ladders, mail boxes, golf clubs, diamond plate, framing, patio furniture, engine parts, pans, and pots.
For extensive Aluminum metal cleaning jobs buy two bottles of Colonel Brassy at a deep discounted price.
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CHEMICAL INGREDIENTS: Citric Acid 4.5%Stearoamphoacetate 12%Propylene Glycol 18%Diatomaceous Earth 24%Water/Inerts 41.5%PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF COMBINED INGREDIENTSBoil ing Point: 248*F Specific gravity: 1.63 Vapor pressure: (mmhg) 1’Percent volatile by volume: 0% Vapor density air: =1 Reactivity in water: NONE
Solubility in water: COMPLETE
Appearance: WHITISH GRAY VISCOUS FLUID
Flash Point: NON-FLAMMABLE Special fire fighting procedures: NONE
Fire and explosion hazards: NONE
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These are steps to follow in caring for your Harley
1. A pre-riding check is always conducted before hitting the road. Check everything from brakes, to the seats down to the tires. On regular basis, focus inspection on minor issues before they become serious.
2. Never abuse your vehicle – Motorcycle stunts in the movies are for the thrill of the audience and not to be followed. Going full speed and abrupt brake, as well as going over hills and dales is disastrous for bikes, rider and people on the road. Always practice proper riding habits, follow the legal speed, practice steady acceleration, and always go easy on the brakes.
3. Master Harley Davidson Motorcycles Manual for it contains all information about the bike. Mastering the manual is the best way to know the vehicle better and acquire knowledge in trouble shooting problems.
4. Follow recommendation for oil change. You should schedule change of oil regularly to ensure that the engine is healthy. Follow the recommendation made by the manufacturer for oil change schedule.
5. Maintain clean air filters. All kinds of particles are usually trapped in the air filters that slow down its speed and over-all performance. When abrasive objects gets into the cylinder and valves, hey affect performance and safety. This happens when air filters are not clean. Changing filter frequently is important when motorcycle travels through dusty roads.
6. Decide proper time to charge batteries. This is your great option. Before a battery charge, make sure you do it during downtime and do not wait until the electrolyte dips too low. You can also purchase used Harley Davidson parts online from top HD DEALERS.
7. Polish your king with COLONEL BRASSY METAL CLEANER for continued sheen in the motorcycle. When its full strength is applied on chrome pipes, it removes burnt oil, grease and melted boot. Flitz metal cleaner is another excellent product you can use to clean the dirt of your chrome and the rust of your aluminum. Buy the Flitz metal polish pages that comes with the microfiber cloth. These clothes are non abrasive and very helpful when cleaning delicate chrome. You have paid a lot for your Harley; make it worth by taking good care of your motorcycle. The reality is that your bikes mileage will depend how well you maintain and use it
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The product is excellent on windshields and side windows and does a marvelous job on screens and glasses. Whether you love to clean or it is your least favorite job, you will love the quick shine and clear screen you will have from using this glass cleaning product. Does your car/auto windshield have grime, smudges or heavy layers of dust and dirt?
Unlike other brands, Simoniz ClearVision will get the heavy stuff off and make your windshield look way cleaner than Windex or homemade cleaners.
Just spray the aerosol foam unto the glass. You could wait for a few seconds before wiping off if the dirt or dust is pretty thick. Then use a microfiber towel/cloth to wipe and buff. Result: no streaks or sports. 20/20 vision and clarity. Give it a try. It will be the best glass cleaner you every use. Guarantee it.
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"Mothers billet was my go to until I found Flitz polish"
Do you mind us asking what you like at about Mother's ...initially?
"I used to use mothers because it was a well know brand. I used to use the aluminum polish and the buffer ball on my aluminum rims, and I used the plastic polish on my head lights and damaged them because the buffer got too warm. Once I learned about the versatility of Flitz and the büffball, I condensed like 3 products into 1(and a büffball). I like Flitz because you can use it on plastics, painted surfaces, and metals. I also like the buffball because it holds up against my diamond plate toolbox (and you can wash it!), whereas the mothers ball will only last a couple of applications on an abrasive surface or the sharp edges of automotive surfaces. I also use Flitz in my tumbling media with great results
I was skeptical before I used it because it seemed like it was marketed as a snake oil because it has so many uses, but after using it I realized Flitz means business!"
Price wise, both brands are comparable. However, Flitz appears to be the preferred brand and offers a wider array of complimentary products like Metal Preclean, microfiber cleaning cloth, and one of a kind baff ball, making the company a one-stop-shop for everything metal polish
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Companies like Playtime Playground Equipment out of Alabama, Kaboom, Playtime and others are now working to create playground equipment that can cater to the needs of older age group. Unlike the kind of equipment that are designed for older people, these companies feature equipment where people can have low-impact exercise. Some of the playground equipment installed for older population includes exercise equipment, structures to enhance coordination and a whole lot more.
Installing playground equipment has a lot of benefits. As they use these playgrounds, they reap a wide range of health benefits.
For one, they can improve over-all flexibility and balance. By providing facilities for senior citizens, they can enjoy the outdoors and improve their over-all physical health. Playgrounds are not just created for leisure purposes. They can also serve as gathering spaces in a community. Most older people get easily bored when they are just at home. To combat depression and avoid isolation, it helps that there are facilities that they can use and there are playgrounds that they can use for social gathers.
By having playground equipment, the aesthetic appeal of the park is increased. Companies like Playtime are known to create parks with amenities and structures for everyone, which only means that everyone from different ages can enjoy the playground. Instead of just leaving spaces bare, communities maximize them by installing multigenerational park that people from across all ages can enjoy.
Benefits of Playgrounds for Seniors Installing playground equipment can be quite costly especially if it is a mixed playground. But although it is costly, there are several benefits that people can derive from having playground in their communities. For one, these spaces add beauty and over-all aesthetic appeal to a community. Families and visitors have a place where they can experience nature and the outdoors.
Another benefit is that having playgrounds are healthy for seniors. When they are just at home without any activity, the tendency is they tend to get isolated and lonely. Unlike younger people, seniors can no longer engage in strenuous activities or travel far just to have physical activities. When a community has mutigenerational parks, senior citizens can go for low impact exercises. As they walk from their home to the parks, it is already a form of exercise. There are also playground equipment that are designed for senior citizens. As they move around and enjoy, they also get the chance to exercise.
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Here are some of the best Flitz Deals on Amazon:
The Flitz BU 03515 Blue Metal, Plastic and Fiberglass Polish Paste - 5.oz is the most popular Flitz polish on Amazon (may differ on Ebay or Walmart). It is small, conveniently packaged and ideal for small projects. Prices ranges from $16.99 to 24.99. There are variations of the 5.29 oz and COMBO and WHOLESALE deals that gives the buyer even better options.
There is a deal for one Flitz 5.29 with 2 microfiber cloths for only 20.95 or the 2 pack, for bigger cleaning and polishing projects for only $38.95. This deal includes 4-pack microfiber cloths.
There is a 10-pack Flitz BU 03515 wholesale case deal for $159.95, which equals to less than $16.00 a bottle for a product with manufacturer approved retail (MAP) price of over $20.00
Flitz LQ 04506 Green Metal, Plastic and Fiberglass Polish Liquid, 16 oz. Bottle is the second most purchased Flitz polish on Amazon. It is suitable for medium size jobs, like a clean-up or polish job on a 24" platoon boat.
The are three LQ04506 deals that you should buy. The one bottle with 3 microfiber cloths; the one bottle with buff ball and 2 microfiber cloth and the wholesale 6-pack option. The microfiber cloth option is appealing to customers because most project will require really good quality clothes that will not scratch or damage delicate chrome or other sensitive hard surface areas. For small shops, marine operation or for someone who needs an adequate supply the wholesale deal of 6 bottles is the best option.
Flitz Polish - Paste - 2.0 Lb. Quart Can is the third most purchased Flitz brand polish on Amazon. The 2 lb can is about 5 inches tall and fits perfectly in a USPS Priority Regional A Box. Most people purchase these for large jobs: cleaning an antique car, or polishing a large boat. The suggest retail is $65.00 but you can get good deals in purchasing multi-packs and combo deals as well as wholesale options.
There is also a 2 lb can combo deal (Flitz CA 03518-6 Blue Metal, Plastic, Fiberglass Polish Paste, 2.0 lbs Quart Can with Flitz PB101 Orange Large Buff Ball 5-Inch and 2 microfiber cleaning cloth) with over $100 in value ($65.00 + $30.00 + $8.00) for only $69.95
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Through the years, brass has making its way back as trendy sheen to accent accessories and many are starting to collect them. Brass was a home decor years ago and today vintage brass has found its way back to the market and homes.
Here is a step-by-step guide to clean brass using only two natural ingredients you usually have at home.
Vintage brass items are valuable collections and if covered with tarnish might find their way to the junk yard. Make sure you have an authentic brass before attempting this procedure. Check to see if it's really true brass. Grab a magnet from your fridge door and see if it sticks to the brass. If it does it is probably a fake you are looking at some really dirty brass.
Step 1: Divide your lemon in half and juice in your mixing bowl after taking out the seeds. Do not use the lemon found shaped bottle because any other substance or preservatives used might have negative reaction when combined with the baking soda or applied to the brass surface.
Step 2: It is time to add baking soda into the juice. Use a table spoon at a time, and mix it into a paste form like toothpaste. The juiciness of the lemon will determine the amount of tablespoons to be used; in this recipe 4 or but it will vary.
Step 3: A small spoonful of the paste is applied to the soft cloth and is rubbed to the brass object. If you have more brass objects to clean; then make more pastes.
Step 4: Really scrub metal paste vigorously on all the tarnish spots until they are gone. On tiny detailed areas, use your fingers in the same way.
Step 5: Use warm water to wash and rinse off the metal paste from brass object and afterwards dry immediately using a soft cotton towel.
These are 5 simple steps using two ingredients to clean safely all your vintage brass items from vintage pieces to your boat brass metal cleaning projects. Nothing is dangerous and you don't need a mask on your face to keep off any toxic fumes.
Brass items definitely have value, but of course, that would be based upon the design, age, use, and condition. By maintaining the clean condition of your vintage brass, you have valuable asset on hand. Of course, if you neglect cleaning and caring for them, all these assets will be wasted. Keep these instructions and follow these steps as needed and you will surely spend many years enjoying your vintage collection.
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At home, there are different cleaning tools and household products that you can use. Since they are readily available, you wouldn’t have to experience difficulty cleaning them.
Baking Soda Paste
Another well-known cleaning solution is the baking soda. To make it more effective, it is strongly recommended that you make a paste out of it. You can do this by mixing some water into the baking soda and make a cleaning paste. Apply the cleaning paste in the specific problem areas.
Sandpaper, Steel wool or Wire Brush
Some of the best cleaning tools that you can use to remove the rust include sandpaper, wire brush or a steel wool. Your choice on cleaning solution would basically depend on the kind of metal surface you want to clean. The reason why these tools are very effective for cleaning is that abrasive surfaces are considered to be excellent cleaning tools. All you have to do to scrape or scrub the specific area until such a time that the rust starts to disappear. If there is loose rust, you can just continue scrubbing until all of the rust buildup is gone.
Use vinegar.
Vinegar is a widely popular cleaning solution available at home. Some people may not know it but they can actually use this particular household product to remove rust from metal surfaces. All you have to do is to get a cloth and then put some vinegar on it and wipe it on the surface. Gently rubbing the surface in a circular motion and then you will see how the cleaning solution can effectively remove the rust. This works well in most cases so you do not have to spend a dime and just use this product which is readily available.
Commercial Rust Removal Products
There are some cases where the rust from a particular metal surface can be really tough to remove. In which case, you cannot just rely on household products. So instead, again go to the store or hardware and look for commercial rust removal products like Colonel Brassy Hard Surface Cleaner that are specifically designed to remove rust. Find commercial rust removal suitable for the metal surface that you want to clean.
If you have a large amount of metal to clean or you are constantly working on large metal projects, then a wholesale case of Colonel Brassy might be the best option. Commercial rust removers can be very inexpensive if purchased by the case of boxes. Another effective metal cleaner is Flitz green metal polish. You can get those online or through your community hardware store.
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Flitz metal polish is a industrial grade high performance cleaner and polish designed to remove rust from chrome wheels and buff out scratches and unattractive marks and aluminum. It is an all purpose metal cleaner and will clean copper, bras, stainless steel, nickel, gold, and silver also.
On motorcycles
Flitz will remove boot marks, burnt plastic on pipes, oil and grease residue, and road grime on stainless steel exhaust muffler.
First, clean out the brine, dirt and dust of your chrome and aluminum rims by washing them with soap water, a cleaning cloth and a mild brush.
Then dry with a clean cloth.
Apply a generous amount of Flitz polish on a microfiber cloth and buff the rims thoroughly.
Do not use steel wool on the chrome as it can damage the chrome, particularly chrome on motorcycles.
If you are polishing aluminum rims you can use a very fine sandpaper at first to remove the rust and excessive tarnish if the vehicle has been sitting there for a while.
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Whether it is silver or gold, Colonel Brassy can clean and polish them to achieve that marvelous shine and make your special pieces dazzle and glitter.
Use Colonel Brassy metal cleaner is non-abrasive jewelry cleaner with a soft clean cloth to polish your jewelry.
It will add a glow to your jewelry pieces as well as remove scratches that diminishes the value of your fine pieces.
In the case of silver, the main objective would be to remove the tarnish and dull look. You will need to apply a mild amount of Colonel Brassy paste on a damp cloth. Rub on your silver pieces until you have achieved the desirable shine.
If the tarnish on the silver is severe, a little more paste and rubbing would be required. Then use a soft microfiber cloth to clean out your jewelry.
Gold jewelry is easier to clean that silver, and, because it is a less reactive metal than silver, do not tarnish.
Gold polishing is done in the similar method employed in the cleaning of silver.
Apply a small amount of paste to a soft cloth and rub on your gold pieces until you achieve that desired shine.
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However, unlike other elements such as chrome that are cleaned and polish by Colonel Brassy hard surface cleaner, porcelain often loses its luster, perhaps because porcelain home fixtures are often utilized.
Happily, porcelain fixtures, such as floor tiles, are resistance to stains and can be cleaned easily, lending them to be of use in high traffic areas like kitchens and bathrooms floors and back-splash. Conversely, you are not just interested in cleaning, but also polishing - achieving that amazing shine.
Before applying Colonel Brassy, sweep the titles, then mop with a clean bucket of water. Then apply Colonel Brassy on a damp cloth and rub vigorously on the tiles. There is no need to use bleach of SOS pads.
Bleach can sometimes cause porcelain to lose its luster. If the stains and grout are particularly difficult, use a soft brush to brush the tiles and to rid it of the grout before applying Colonel Brassy.
Use Colonel Brassy as often as possible to keep your porcelain shiny and in tip-top shape.
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First, using a good product specifically designed to polish and clean stainless steel is the key to a perfect shine. Colonel Brassy hard surface cleaner which was manufactured for cleaning aluminum and chrome, elements found in stainless steel, is the ideal candidate.
Colonel Brassy is slightly oil base which reduces streaking and is not abrasive like other metal cleaners on the market.
So, here is a simple procedure to cleaning and polishing your stainless steel with Colonel Brassy:
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While some metal polishers are designed for specific metals, Colonel Brassy was designed for Chrome, Aluminum and stainless steel, three metal that is likely to be found on most Harley Davidson motorcycles. Unlike chrome, Aluminum can be easily tarnished when left to the outside elements. Be careful when cleaning and polishing your aluminum surfaces.
There are many polishers on the market (Flitz Metal Polish, Simichrome, Turtle Wax aluminum polish, Never Dull, Eastwood's Alumi-Brite, Mothers Power Ball) choose your metal polisher carefully. Apply a small amount of Colonel Brassy to the surface area and rub with a microfiber cloth.Steel is reasonably simple to polish. Most quality polishes will get the job done on steel, but keep in mind that steel is extremely hard. Hence the phrase strong as steel.
For polishing stainless steel, the method is the same although steel is less likely to be damaged by an abrasive metal cleaner. Apply Colonel Brassy to you steel by rubbing it firmly with a cloth Colonel Brassy will work wonders on your Harley Davidson motorcycle chrome metal, giving it that luster and dazzling look. Chrome is less likely to be tarnished or harmed by the atmospheric elements than aluminum of steel. However, it can get dull from hard water marks, burnt rubber, and plastic or the carbon accumulated from constantly being on the road. Colonel Brassy will remove the surface oxidation that acts as a catalyst for rust. It will also buff out some of the small scratches and signs of wear from your chrome. If your motorcycle chrome has been subjected to severe oxidation, thoroughly clean the chrome elements before apply Colonel Brassy
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There are many other techniques and metal polishers that can be used to clean or polish metal but some are not as effective in getting the burnt plastic or the dark carbon stuff of your chrome, while others can be very abrasive and time-consuming in getting that perfect shine.
One can use steel wool and a lot of elbow grease with chrome polish to achieve that shine, but many of the steel wool on the market can scratch delicate chrome and will be just counter productive. Steel wool or SOS pads while ok, will not be able to remove the rust on grills on a vehicle with severely rusty looking chrome.
You could get bronze wool, often found at the marine supply store, frequently used by fishermen on their boats, but this product was not exactly intended for your chrome and will not do the job effective like Colonel Brassy chrome cleaner.
One could also go the cheap route and use aluminum foil a nd some wax. This would be time-consuming and not very effective in achieving that dazzling shine that makes clean Harley look so good on the road.
One could purchase other chrome metal polish like Quadruple Zero stainless steel scrubber, buffing compounds like Wizards Turbo Cut, Mothers Mag Polish, Rust-Eze, Simichrome, Flitz, NeverDull Wadding, Quater, Rain Dance which can be found at home remodel stores or auto parts center like Autozone.
While some of these may perform well on certain rims and hubcaps, they are not recommended for all types of chrome. Your local Harley Motorcycle dealer will recommend Colonel Brassy
If you love your motorcycle don't do out-of-the-box and cheap stuff to shine your chrome. Don't put spit on aluminum foil, or use Brillo or SOS pads, or dirt and water or oxalic acid or toothpaste on a damp cloth. Just get yourself a bottle of Colonel Brassy metal cleaner, put a little on a rag, preferably a microfiber cloth and rub your chrome gently for that perfect shine."
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