CLEANING ALUMINUM WITH ACID PLUS POLISHING

[@markloncarevic3279]

Let’s appreciate the time he has taken to teach us rather than make nasty comments. Also remember it’s for beginners he’s trying to help with people starting out or home type projects

[@mrfunkington]

How about the producer of a video appreciate the time of the viewer. I clicked on the video to see how to clean aluminum boxes, not listen to him go on and on and on and on about how to make a little extra on a detail, a list of the most popular trucks people drive, or contemplate what a toolbox costs for the back of a truck (or if he buys them or not). The guy talks too much, he needs to get to the point.

[@datsuntoyy]

@@mrfunkington If your time is too important, watch somebody else's videos.

[@matthewronsson]

He can get a tad wordy at times, but his approach is to give the underlying concepts and philosophies for those who are thinking of starting their own detail business. He often a wealth of information as well as the mindset behind even an apparently simple procedure to show the attitude of success is about understanding the process and the materials and substances one is using to get to a professional, efficient level that saves time and efforts, but gets great and lasting results without cutting corners.

[@johnlaws9853]

Sit down and shut up. I'll bet you are a Yankee also!!

[@sergedenovo2389]

I want my time back moron!

[@vincestyles1030]

I restored my old 1985 bmx rims with these techniques thank you I wish I could post a picture to show you. What a huge difference

[@philburrows7805]

Thanks for all your videos Scott, It just so happens that I have about a 20 year old tool box behind my garage that I'm planning to clean up and sell and was looking for a easy solution to do the job! Every time I look for solutions, tips & tricks etc... to save money or time in cleaning or detailing my truck or even my granite counter tops you come up in my search and provide great insight and advice.

[@metalpolishshop]

Scott, another way is to "flash" the aluminium (as you did) and then rinse the box off to get the residue off. For my water it is a PH of 8-9 to bring the acid back towards neutral. I then hit the box with a purple airway buff and a brown rouge, this will take out any scratching around the checker plate. After that i use a white liquid polish that has a sealer in it and either hand apply or use something like you have with the flitz buff. Good video and yes when you mention wheel brightner to people they react like you poked them in the eye. I use it often because in the 20-30 second flash you can erase years of crap off that aluminium and it makes it SO MUCH EASIER to polish, and not as dirty for you.

[@gregagore8056]

Thank you for showing us beginners how we can get professional looking results. Great video!

[@thegoodearth7]

I didn't think you were too wordy. I don't know how to polish aluminum and each one of your talking points and demonstrations were right on target. I subscribed.

[@josephcirelli9642]

Scott, I love your videos & channel. I learned so much from you! I just bought an old (10 yr old) toolbox for my truck. I’m just a diy guy for my own truck. This is a great tip with fantastic results! Going to purchase all the items needed. Thanks again!

[@colleenbrinkmeyer4011]

This is just the help I needed! Thank you, the video wasn't too long, and may God bless you. I appreciate your thoughts

[@tomasverde]

Great info! I have a 2006 ISUZU box truck with oxidized aluminum trim that I am converting to a modular motorLOFT. Headed out on 3000 mile road trip with my GF & I want all of our trim to shine. Thanks Dallas, your closing was wonderful. I love you too man!

[@johndoyle7726]

Excellent stuff, Scott, I really enjoy your no bs real world tips and tricks your doing the beginners and pros a great service, thanks for taking the time 🙏

[@josh33025]

I just polished my stock aluminum f150 rims and I used napa aluminum brightener to remove the brake dust and crud on the inside of the rims and just 2 coats with agitation removed all of it. It's great for getting a good base to start from. Once I removed the clear coat and sanded the mill marks out up to 600 grit. I polished them with a variable rotary with airway buffs and brown/green compound. They turned out great for my first time with a mirror finish.

[@rodneylemen5906]

I would like to say thank you for what you do and thank you for the videos, I know I have learned from you sir and I'm pretty sure that alot of others have too. Keep up the great work and videos . Also I like someone who explains everything in detail then I know I'm doing it correctly. Awesome job thanks again.

[@billybike57]

In the words of Elvis “A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action!”

[@robertschaefer7200]

May be located in Dallas, but clearly a Yankee

[@edenronald8991]

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[@beauford9226]

@Eden Ronald Instablaster =)

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[@martinhinkins2027]

Scott, Thank you so much for the tip in restoring the diamond plate box that needed some TLC. I detailed for 15 yrs. for a Ford, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Lincoln Mercury, etc. I was the detail manager. And I would rather detail than paperwork, righting schedule etc. and a little detail. So I would like to learn as much info: that you can give me. Cause I was always told don’t use acid on diamond plate, but you proved them wrong. Thanks again, God Bless You, much Love to ya Brother.

[@tomweir3857]

I'm impressed. Most fluent speaker i ever heard. Understood every word too. Motivational speaker One day?

[@punxitani]

Without Love.... We are Nothing. ! Shine on !

[@JD_Mortal]

Baking-soda will neutralize it too. It is a buffer-agent. It will neutralize an acid and a base. They use it to force even oxidation, for a protective layer, on the statue of liberty. Keeping the acid-rain, damaged copper, normalized "green". (Copper oxide)

[@justinochsner6531]

That went from detailing how to... to a heart to heart real fast. I love it, great video!

[@rayporche3279]

Man please shut the fuck up. I can’t get your irritating voice out of my head. Please break your camera you are irritating. At most three minute video, you’re not a movie star. PS Drugs are bad for you.

[@hitone4319]

You're obviously a very kind person and most people are inpatients and just want to know the facts and the list of tools/materials used.

[@willysnowman]

I hated everyone and I did not know how to polish with acid until I watched this video. Thanks for turning me around!

[@RyanDaysSocks]

Never stop learning from this guy

[@dptp9lf]

we used to spray it with muriatic acid... cheap and easy with a weed sprayer. We used it on our trucks including bull racks that were all aluminum. Used on wheels also but not unless they were really nasty as it's harder to polish To get the black oxide off used corn starch and rub it down works amazingly

[@hufflepuff7200]

Dude! you must be from New York. Wow! Get to the point!

[@zoltanmajor4074]

Totally, jeez you just must love to hear yourself talk ,and that voice , wouldn't want to be your customer !

[@southerncross5360]

Harrison Huff As a southerner who’s a Chatty Cathy, I appreciate all of these stories and scenarios. They’re helpful for those “what do I do” moments....They will happen! Chatty isn’t bad shows authentic personalities, too many are in a hurry and miss out on human interactions. Personally he’s more entertaining than those boring talk to the wall folks! I grew up without technology, we have conversations. I remember and describe things from the past that my children don’t even notice!

[@luissonoma6255]

@@southerncross5360While that may be true; you have to keep in mind that the average attention span of millennials is 8-12 second. So it may be difficult for some of the viewer to "stay tuned" for 20 minutes.

[@2icelollys1goat]

I was thinking the same. 5 minutes talking.....just show us the product

[@tomcat5986]

Good Lord, shut your NY mouth and get to it! I have a life to live here!!

[@thomasloyd4290]

Good info Scott. I'll be delving into cleaning my truck box soon. Thanks, buddy!

[@eyeorewolf]

I'm a fan of etching the aluminum before polishing. I just bought a $400 used box for $100 and cleaned it up with a power washer and took a wire wheel to tile grout that was splattered here and there inside and out because the previous owner was a tile guy. My next step is to acid etch it but I don't have any acid based wheel cleaner at the moment. After I etch it I will use Mothers Aluminum polish and a buffing wheel on a drill and it will shine like a mirror. Good video but I already knew what you conveyed.

[@carlspackler91]

Ray Ramano does detailing now???

[@hotdogs5265]

Yeah. He's dialed in.

[@sideskraft]

I believe it's a Brooklyn accent, quite different from other areas in NYC.

[@jakefriesenjake]

I heard his voice, went straight to the comments. Lol

[@mr.b3132]

Holy crap i was just bout to say that

[@edwardmulder3777]

Good one heheh

[@brucebell7623]

Several viewers have asked for list of products and materials used here. Please list. This would really be helpful. Thanks or the video.

[@kentdavis4446]

He named all the things he used in the video?

[@billzorba9424]

Good video and informative but seriously cut down on the verbal diarrhoea, keep up the good vids

[@mh-qq2hj]

I realize this is an older video but I got some good info from it! Thanks for sharing!

[@geerbangr]

I’d hate to see the final result! Brutal video to watch.

[@ralan5527]

You talk more than my X wife.

[@ashleyjean7496]

I keep finding you on accident when looking up tips. I run campers across the country so keeping the truck clean is very critical! Thank you so so so much for the tips!!!! I subscribed! Your great!

[@gotrixiego1446]

Love you too, Scott! Younger brother from another mother.

[@oceanadventures1]

Need to know how to do it now I know your life story. Yankee in texas

[@Thomas-lh4hf]

Solid ... nbd but next time cut the fluff tell us whats up, and bring this video down to under 10 minutes.. Good video. Please add the products you use under your description sir.

[@deankay4434]

It is a good video and I liked it, but as you said, by 6:30 in the video, he had almost talk the grime off the aluminum. I have a trailer I pull behind my motorcycle and this product looks like what I need...just wish he put links too!

[@paranrs]

In 18 minutes he showed how to spray two chemicals, wipe them off, and then run a "Flitz ball" in a drill to shine it up a little. Wow. The info could have been covered in three minutes. But he spent the first five minutes talking about why he needed to clean the toolbox... just... wow. LOL

[@donjohnson9893]

Thomas he said in the podcast you make LESS off the videos when you tag products . Makes 10K a month off some Mickey Mouse videos .

[@luissonoma6255]

@@deankay4434😂 😂😂😂😂

[@rocki_bb]

You can increase the speed when you're watching until it gets to what you're interested in seeing. I kinda like his style in making it like a conversation

[@robertreents9238]

Appreciate the tutorial, I work on a boat with aluminum diamond plate decks in the machinery spaces. Have been trying to find an easy way to bring the shine back after sea air oxidation and everything I've tried just makes a mess of all the surrounding machinery. This looks like it will work for my situation.

[@BeastSlayer1990]

How well did it work for you?

[@scottheitmanmarinesurvey3557]

Robert I hated doing that job. There is an easy way. grinder with a rubber hook and loop pad and 3m polishing discs work easier and better than any chemicals.

[@jasonvance3882]

Will this concept work with heavy oxidation by repeating the process several times? Or is a stronger acid needed?

[@coal-rollinpowerstrokinkra7311]

Only thing that i can tip u is run ur wheel with the direction of the diamond plate to prevent shadowing around each diamond and to remove the excessive polish use baby powder or baking powder and rub it with ur hand it will work better than all purpose cleaner wich dulls the end results otherwise good instructive vid

[@AlienMonkeyDXB]

Why you going ACROSS the checkered raised parts?? You need to go IN-LINE with them as to contact the most of the lower surface. Go one way- 45 degrees from the edge in this case. Then again 90 degrees from the first sweep. That way you'll contact more surface.

[@jasonrtaborsky4240]

Awesome! wow, great job! thank you for your knowledge and time to explain.

[@Tomtom9401]

You could talk the ear off an elephant

[@sideskraft]

New Yorkers are pretty good at that

[@pmdouglas4]

😂

[@luissonoma6255]

😂😂😂

[@wwclt]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jarredsmith9187]

Thanks,this is a great video. My dad is fixing his old truck up and he had no idea you could make an old tool box look brand new and I know you tell us all the items you use but could you put a link to the items you need to clean the tool box? Thanks again and keep up the awesome videos.

[@gremlin1396]

I had a gentleman a few years ago detail my truck wanted to do my Box yeah to do my Box I saw what he had in the back of his Van that he was using hand handed him one of my grinders and buffingwheels for when I do metal polishing then ended up training the guy on how to properly Polish aluminum, copper, brass, and stainles. Flitz's is a good Polish to use it's more of a finishing Polish but it's good.

[@eddynewman2974]

Wow! Thanks for making aluminium easy!

[@pegpugh4047]

! Great video! I’m cleaning my Pewter and this was so amazing to watch I knew I would find a way but just couldn’t find a video for pewter ! Wish other women could see this So many have pewter that has oxidation on it They throw it away ! 😩 Thanks to you I can clean mine! Thank you ! Peg

[@Avant-Solar]

Great tips here. Love that Texas drawl! Don’t listen to the haters, Scott.

[@boris9331]

What's the name of the first product you used (acid base cleaner)

[@MrVitaliyMatsko]

Like those videos they never shut up. On 6:19 That's more than half video you do never shut up.

[@redflint7651]

I’ve always used alumi bright, it’s acid based and will definitely take the polish off but you can polish it back.

[@brettfranklin2634]

Always like your advice. You have helped me a lot. Good gift of gab.

[@alanhall6909]

You can also clean the acid with a paste made of water and baking soda, which will also polish the aluminum.

[@rendanschroeder6785]

The only thing that matters with acid it has to be a quick flash or it’ll burn and you apply bottom to top and don’t let it streak

[@gunsnsails]

How about polishing inside corners or inside aluminum wheels where the Flitz may not fit too easily?

[@devorickjohnson7714]

Awesome results Scott!!🔥

[@PreachTheGospel07]

Mother's does the same thing, that's what I use, same results.

[@bikesnkarts4466]

Thanks for the advice!

[@bobnewsome8416]

Thank You Great Video, exactly what I was looking for.

[@DrewJacobson61]

Thanks man! Helpful info!

[@kenstaring6257]

I have a 2004 ToyotaTundra extended cab pickup truck . The engine was originally brushed aluminum on the intake manifold and the valve covers. Since salt has come back into style on winter roads, the brushed aluminum is now pitted aluminum. Any ideas as to whether the method you used on this truck box might work to bring back the brushed aluminum on the engine parts. Also, really don't want to disassemble the engine-so would have to be done in place.Your thoughts and or suggestion!! Thanks for taking time to read and answer my question.

[@AdamConstantine]

Try iron remover!! Spray on let dwell without drying and rinse.

[@daveg2199]

Thank you Scott I'll be doing a bunch of polishing on my Old Pontoon boat soon this will really help me cut down my time. I'm not looking for a professional high polish finish just for it to pop compared to old dull aluminum. Subbed!

[@neilsedgwick9387]

Good info though probably could have gotten point across in 4 min max

[@lauratempestini5719]

Wow👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Beautiful!!

[@franksattler6053]

Great idea, Scott. So, after one has done all this work to dial in the diamond plate box, how does one protect the box? What would Scott do?

[@mikebourdo2471]

That ninja is tweakin, with all that talking... Lol thanks for giving me a laugh. Good video

[@rendanschroeder6785]

If your doing a lot of these look into legacy metal polish or sinister devils brew but get the pink bottle

[@rudrabarathan2737]

Greetings from Uk. So informative as usual Scott. MAny Thanks

[@Hahehhwgajshah72726..]

Fantastic video.Does anyone know if I can use Muriatic/Hydrochloric acid to clean aluminium boat? thanks

[@flennynenny6767]

Hey thanks for the tips and tricks ✌️

[@datsuntoyy]

I'm going to use this technique on an old aluminum canoe. It's got about 35 years of oxidation on it. Thanks much! Now, tell us what to put on it to keep it looking better longer please.

[@erikadams4835]

Whoa! Ray Romano does car detailing now!

[@MrTeff999]

No need to make excuses for having learned something in high school. I wish I had paid more attention.

[@wesoakes]

I'm long winded too. Good info. New subscriber. Thanks for taking the time to make videos 👍

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

thank you for your support

[@Aceman597]

Thsnks for the knowledge.

[@papaw2937]

Thanks for the class buddy.

[@keithlayne1191]

I use pure acid put about inch in 5 gallon bucket then half bucket water that gets it real clean rinse with clean water then break out the grinders and rouge but that flitz ball works i got both sizes of them too.

[@yokenspokes]

Scott, I’m an older man (60) and really enjoy detailing my own 4 cars and 3 motorcycles. As a pilot I’m thinking there’s a market as well at the airport. Is there any school I could go to , to learn the detailing business? I would love to start a business, but I don’t know how. Should I try to find someone to work with ( probably impossible?) can you give me any advice? Thank you ,Phil

[@99badsingers]

Damn Man Just do it!!!! Good Grief!

[@howcroft22]

What would happen if you sprayed that acid-based cleaner on top of where you had already polished? Would it ruin it and you’d have to polish it again?

[@sylentbob2008]

Correct!

[@chriscarthew7599]

Good on you brother! What a great mentor you are.

[@rsz90182]

Thank god for fast ward. It's a one minute video man 🤣.

[@inmatruckyo1400]

the acid wash you're using is as good as say a ardex buster #6235 acid wash (which is high ph acid cleaner for wheels). I want to clean my aluminum boat that has become dull and has water stains (I've tried nearly everything to get it cleaned)... I want those fish to see themselves and bite my hook before its reflection does! do you think you method will do the trick?

[@durayjames4901]

Thanks man!! I appreciate it. And yea that's how u pronounce my name. I'll contact you later today with a list of stuff I have.

[@matmanpromotions6457]

Oh man, I appreciate your advice, very educational BUT.......... tooooooo much chat - 4 mins in before you get to the job. you can cut this down to under ten mins and have a very concise watchable video.

[@snoopu2601]

Thank you for the tips, I'm going to pass it on to my buddy that can earn a few extra bucks.

[@frankedging8898]

Ever thought of going with the grain? diamond plate much easier to clean & polish if you work in the proper direction

[@vernonkay1984]

Wise words at the end although a man should never feel the need to specify what is deemed an appropriate ‘type’ of love between men. Love just is.

[@hstetser5376]

Are those maguiars products available to the public? I want to do this to my aluminum boat trailer and then seal it with shark hide

[@Smittyschannel]

For all those griping about too much talking, go to settings & speed the video up to 1.25 or more

[@thetraindriver01]

Wow, 4.45 before even applying the product and then 8mins before the next application, that's some serious waffling on there... dial it down please.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

hey..here is a thought...don't watch!..that took 3 seconds, thanks for your help

[@williamterry3177]

Tell you what, next time you watch one of Scott's videos, get a beer or an ice tea, sit back and relax. Enjoy the show. You are off the clock and the boss can wait. Take a break, some of the chit chat makes a point that some may miss.

[@paulweston8184]

@@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343 Well, when you say "let's get to the point" and I keep wathcing only to hear you keep talking for another ten minutes about how you can rip off the customer and not actually show what your title says...

[@robragle]

This video would be 3 minutes long without all the talking and just as effective

[@Dcelrod]

You should do a side by side video of polishing aluminum without using the alkaline cleaner after the aluminum brightener and using the alkaline cleaner after the brightener so we can see how much easier and or better it makes the polish.

[@jamieohalloran4347]

Thank-you Scott ,loved this.

[@cjcastellar76]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@scarecrowghost20]

great video. thank you!!!

[@mccoymodelcars9117]

Zephyrs polishes makes a kit for less than 100$ that sets you up with everything for aluminum polishing, just need a rotary and acid

[@rocki_bb]

If you don't want it polished, you still need to seal the surface or it will reoxidize VERY quickly

[@capstake8788]

another good video thanks Scott!

[@RobertWilson-td7eb]

All that talking, what are the products you used; name, brands, etc.........

[@Jonathan-L]

"Dying by the minute by holding the bottle" ... a great way to say it's toxic :)

[@shakiepete7782]

So you recorded this and left it half a$$? Smh