How to Polish Diamond Plate on Semi Trucks - Evan's Polishing and Detailing

[@JustDr3wpy]

Thanks for the tutorial. My work truck is trashed and I’m starting spring cleaning today. Lots and lots of diamond on her.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

You can do it!

[@patrickguida3979]

Evan outstanding episode. Well alot more episodes to watch. These are GREAT.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Glad you enjoy them. Thanks for watching.

[@gsxrdrama9025]

You make it look so easy

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

20 years of practice I should make it look easy. LOL Done a ton of these throughout the years.

[@kimvanunen150]

Really enjoy your videos , got my first Zephyr pads and accessories today and a 6000 rpm variable speed Makita 7 inch polisher as well , pretty stoked to try to do some awesome work such as yourself, your videos sure help Happy new years to u and family ...cheers

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thanks for watching and I am glad to help. Thank you for watching.

[@silverbulletent.8607]

Such a great vide0 Mr Evan Had to come watch it again until the end for all the useful info, thanks a lot man! Keep on shining

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Appreciate you watching to the end. Thank you for your support!

[@donaldsmith6404]

Found it thanks Evan!!!!

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thank you for watching.

[@corneliusestep9409]

That was helpful, thanks.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and supporting.

[@donmccord]

Thanks man I’ve been thinking of asking you to do this video for a while now ! Can’t wait to get my buff out and try it on my rear panel thanks again and keep up good work

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@MyNavy1234]

Evan i tryed that today and it work out great for me

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Glad to hear it worked. Thank you for watching.

[@purushaonezeroeight165]

Even. Thank you. Appreciate it. I do

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Purusha Onezeroeight no problem. Thanks for watching.

[@burninrubber427]

You make that look easy!

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

This year makes 20 years polishing... I should make it look pretty easy. LOL Thank you for watching.

[@Ghost.uppercut]

That was amazing. Great stuff

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thank you!

[@dylantuttle6538]

Hey man, any ideas on diamonds plate that’s really pitted

[@thruthaseen.9892]

So the brown pad and a brown block yes like the compound and then do you have a polis for it and what color pad and block

[@zaidchalabi1599]

so next step would be the green compound with yellow buff? im looking to do this to my truck so im thinking your 2 step aluminium metal kit is best for this ? also got tanks, wheels, and big diamond headache rack

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Yes or white buff on a variable with green rouge also works.

[@luiszuniga946]

Excelente trabajo amigo yo hago el mismo trabajo

[@oliverarias423]

Que clase de material para pulir usas amigo

[@luiszuniga946]

@@oliverarias423 aquí venden de la verde con esa y la ultima pasada uso crema blanca que la traen de costa rica se llama la abuela

[@oliverarias423]

@@luiszuniga946 gracias 🙏 solo la verde y el liquido usa para pulir de dónde eres hermano

[@luiszuniga946]

@@oliverarias423 así es la verde y la q te digo osea no es tan liquida es algo espesa como una crema yo soy de Honduras

[@luiszuniga946]

@@oliverarias423 y la crema esa q t digo la encargo a un colega trailero que viaja a costa rica

[@TomSmith-sr2br]

I wonder is this would work on my headlights ?

[@geronimo55kj]

awesome work like always

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thank you sir. Truly appreciate that.

[@RipRoaringGarage]

I never thought Id be so confused on how to polish diamong plate...I have too many methods to choose from. Do I use the angel grinder with the cotton wheel? Do I use the smaller cotton wheel on a die grinder? Do I use the dual action angle polisher with the wool pad? Do I use noxxon? Do I use some super duper fancy bottle of stuff? Do I use Dialux (I have the green and gray which I know ill work wonders on Aluminum).... Yes..too many options and one broken back that makes me want to do the best job, the fastest. And your method seemed like its the winner. PS. Im polishing the diamond plate on a Matco Custom (the ones with the diamond plate on the front of the drawers. Nice used box that needs to shine)

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

This is the method we use on all diamond plate in my shop. Super simple setup and easy to do. goshineon.com 2 step aluminum polish kit.

[@RipRoaringGarage]

@@EvanStegerMetalPolishing Well...I tried this method, using the rouge, and followed up with the vert de paris (green), and it was amazing...unti.l my cheap cotton wheel decided it wasnt going to spin lol...I ended up using a power ball ....but in the end it came out great. Of course I ordered the replacement cottonwheel and it comes when Im done LOL.

[@nickwhitty1]

What polishing bar do you use?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

goshineon.com

[@nickwhitty1]

Thanks and what polishing head? I tried a wool buff and it didn’t work well

[@benjaminfrigon2611]

What does it produce do you use for the polisher, I take zephyr and I don't have the same results as you and never so fast

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

goshineon.com is what I use.

[@silverbulletent.8607]

Yes sir, that is where I started getting my heavy cutting and specialty supplies

[@Kid617]

Can u do this with real ruff diamond plate

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

You can but real rough stuff doesn't shine great. It just turns like a dull gray color.

[@Kid617]

@@EvanStegerMetalPolishing I've seen some use a scuff pads then a orange wheel

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

@@Kid617 You surely can but it still just comes out shiny gray usually.

[@thruthaseen.9892]

What is the rpm that you're using on the buffer?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

6000 RPM

[@edgaralfaro15]

Great video, what RPM are you applying the rouge with?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

6000 RPM

[@Thenathanchannel2]

One thousandth like!!!!

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thank you for watching. Appreciate you.

[@gbeksel]

you mentioned non synthetic carpeting for applying the polish....why is that and where to get it from?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Greg Beksel synthetic carpet will scratch. The synthetic is plastic.

[@juanmolina4546]

Awesome.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thank you for watching. appreciate that.

[@ph8768]

I have light gouges on my diamond plate. What can i do to lessen the gouge appearance?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Use a stiff red buff and just cut hard on it.

[@adelynnmercado47]

@ Evan steger hello evan im starting to polish, would you please show how u would recommend to aproach the cutting. and tips not to leave so much of the brown bar on the piece your working on and how much pressure to hold against the pice your working on thanks

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

These videos are now out and available on my channel. Thanks for the great ideas.

[@codyjacobs2588]

I need to clean up my grandpa 1978 FLC 112, so much aluminum

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

You can do it.

[@piulapolimentosbrmx6300]

Beuriful polish, i am polish too

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

You are gonna do great.

[@mikerogers5666]

Why would someone not pay the extra money for a show shine finish ? You literally did that in about 2 mins I can’t imagine it takes much longer to give it the show shine. Keep up the great work, I’ll never understand cheap skates. Your work is great thanks for posting this

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Show polish takes a ton more time and doesn’t last as long.

[@randyrudder2451]

Hello Evan I have a W900 86"studio what would it cost if I can get up to your shop to pull wheels sand show polished sand shop polish both 150 tanks diamond plate lid on step box diamond plate on 42 inch box top and headache rack with smooth border and diamond plate center. If you do chrome and stainless as well have plenty of that. I would normally do it in my shop but my ex cost me that and everything else about 5 years ago then year after were done cost me $56,500.00 and just can't find good polisher that knows what they are doing anywhere on my runs.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Does it have to be sanded? Most show polishes we do don’t get sanded. Shoot pics to my cell number and I’ll get you an estimate.

[@loganrench5680]

On aluminum that's not to tarnished that doesn't need alot of cut and buffing I use brasso and flitz it gives a good mirror polish

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

To each their own way. Shine on.

[@country__livin]

Looking into getting into polishing for extra cash on the side what's the best product I can buy?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

goshineon.com/shop sells everything I use.

[@jamescummings125]

great job looks amazing

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@PickupsAreNotTrucks]

Hey Even, the step boxes on my W9 are diamond plate and I don’t have enough room to hit the diamond plate from all angles. I ended up with a lot of compound left on the plate. Is there any easy way to get all this compound off? It looks awful.

[@yamahaMXrider125]

microfiber and liquid aluminum polish can help, or use glass cleaner

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Hand polish works well. I use a cotton Terry applicator and a cotton Terry towel to remove it. I have a how to blend tops of tanks video. The same process applies.

[@BrandonBalderas]

Oooooh Yeah

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thanks for watching. Hope the videos help

[@Uplifted123]

What type of makita grinder is that and where can I pick up similar pads.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Chris Padilla the Makita grinder is ga7021 from Home Depot. I sell all the polishing pads on goshineon.com/shop

[@Uplifted123]

Awesome thanks Evan! You do some amazing work man👍

[@jerryhunter7289]

Do you have any classes I can take to learn how to polish 18 wheelers. I use to work for TNT mobile detailing ik the in & outs about detailing cars, boats,atv, side by sides, 18 wheelers, & etc. I just want to learn how to polish 18 wheelers. I'm about to go in business for myself. Just wondering if you can help I'll pay to teach me how to polish 18 wheelers I really want to learn how to do it. Thank you

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Hello Jerry, sorry for the late response. If you are still interested please reach out to [e-mail] and she will be able to assist you.

[@ryanleonard7932]

Hey evan, I've been working on my diamond plate toolbox and I can't get that mirror finish. Box is 13 yrs old. I've used the orange and yellow buffs. Should I try sanding? Or flannel buff with purple rouge? Thanks, Ryan

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Sometimes diamond plate is too far gone to get that perfect mirror. Sanding usually doesn’t do much on diamond plate.

[@ryanleonard7932]

@@EvanStegerMetalPolishing Thanks for the tip. The videos you provide are great

[@ISEEORBS]

@No Name Yep, that's what he does.

[@marcobertoldi3649]

Hey Evan Is there a sealer you use at the end so the polish would last longer.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Marco Bertoldi I use rebel red from goshineon.com/shop

[@jordanpalmer9971]

I run a peterbilt dump truck and the front of the box is pitted. Do you recommend sanding it down? I usually sand everything thats needs it but I wasnt shure on the battey box since it's kinda thin metal to start with. What would you do?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

jordan palmer I would recommend sanding it for sure.

[@clinteast7476]

whats rpm speed and whats the product your using?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Clint East goshineon.com/shop and I spin 6,000 rpm.

[@yamahaMXrider125]

what do you do when you get one with heavy oxidization and pitting? tried cutting with a heavy wheel and super heavy compound, then to heavy, then a softer wheel and so on and it just keeps getting buildup of polish on it and stays dark gray, tried sanding 320-600-800 to help with that and did work for some pitting but no where near just lightly oxidized aluminum. it was acid washed first to remove the oxidation. any ideas? i know wheels, compound, how much is used is all hard to go by but i’ve done tanks, steps, wheels, everything else just fine and with a mirror finish. using a dewalt at 3600rpm when using heavy cut.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

I don't personally do heavily oxidized diamond plate. Too much time and wasted products for not great results. Hope this makes sense.

[@yamahaMXrider125]

@@EvanStegerMetalPolishing unfortunately it does, we don’t make any promises other than it’ll be better than it was on pitted stuff and non cared for diamond plate

[@Rebel_500]

What is the reason for the piece of block thing you kept touching the wire wheel with just curious

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Tow Jack the compound I’m putting on the polishing pad is the lubricant and polish.

[@SinnerSince1962]

Give a man a square piece of aluminum and he'll be polishing for days.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

That is a true story.

[@jaredcore8888]

Thank you from Whealons lol

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Any time!

[@ratrod3598]

One day I'll take my 359 to get done right by a pro. 👍🏼

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

You are welcome anytime.

[@TJWintheWorld]

💯😎

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thank you

[@porkchop803scwilliams9]

Some mirror,,there was alot of mirror

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thank you. Much appreciated

[@rhysobiedo567]

Awesome video! I’m a beginner and want to step up my game. I looked at your website but was wondering if you could recommend a few items I can start with.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Rhys Obiedo my kits are a great place to start.

[@twiztid420cronic]

Everything you polish is in good shape. And isn't hard at all. Just saying

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

I wish this was true but I appreciate the comment. Thank you for watching.

[@twiztid420cronic]

@@EvanStegerMetalPolishing i use all your products on everything I polish. And you're videos help me out alot. We do at least 1 or 2 full trucks every day. How do you keep your shop so clean ?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Your Father we sweep and zamboni daily.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

@@twiztid420cronic Thank you. Appreciate that. I have a Zamboni and we use it daily.

[@04soek]

Looks more like hes grinding

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Same thing.