How to polish Trailer rails or Pontoon boats - Evan's detailing and polishing

If you are looking to polish trailer rails or pontoon boats then this video is for you. Evan and Ty aka Darrel from Evan's show the multiple steps in polishing trailer frame rails or pontoon boats. The same process they do on this Mac Trailer rail will also work on pontoon boats. As always never sand deeper than you have to. The lighter the grits the less time you will spend on it. Every time you step to a deeper grit doubles your time you'll spend on the part you are working on. This specific trailer we started with a rotary 220 grit and worked up from there. We had to go that deep to get the grain out of the aluminum. If you haven't used a rotary before I do not recommend trying it for the first time on a trailer rail. Trailer rails are never something I recommend for beginners to try. They are an advanced polishing thing to do. Takes lots of buffer control and consistent pressure mixed with great technique.
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[@kennylaporte4382]

Wow that is awesome. Ty looks like he has a lot of pride in his work. It’s nice to see that in young man.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

He sure did. Thanks for noticing. Appreciate the kind words.

[@drewl4762]

Tye seems like a good kid, takes pride in his job and thats hard to find these days! Shine on Evan!

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

He sure was.

[@TheKAKA1977]

Thank you my friend, for passing on valuable tips, a big hug.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

You are so welcome! I appreciate it.

[@gellis4]

Ty's got a professional safety squint. Thanks for all the videos, been watching a ton of your stuff!! Find it interesting, and will help a lot putting the shine on my work trucks! Thanks.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@MNpicker]

Cant believe I missed this one..😬 Thats awesome!! Great tips and tricks 👍🏼👍🏼

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

More to come! Trying to step up my content game a bit. Looking for more ideas on what isn't out there or that I haven't covered.

[@shawnpowell5876]

The results of this trailer are ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL! You and Ty make a great team for sure and he's definitely learned from the BEST! Thanks for sharing your videos with us along with your time and effort! I'm viewing your videos from Delmar, Delaware.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thank you so much, Ty does great work. Truly happy you enjoy the videos.

[@Dan-fw8jm]

Absolutely beautiful 👍👍👍

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thank you so much 😊

[@efrainberrios8494]

Awesome results!

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@luizfelipenunes4273]

i'm brazilian polishing, to be inspired in your work! The Best!

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Chevygang23LT]

Stunning work man. Keep it up!

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thanks, will do!

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thanks, will do!

[@michaelsorrentino7409]

Wow!!sick Dam stuff right here..

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Appreciate it!

[@robsterlobster4589]

Sick..that's just straight up outta wherever your at. Nutts..that's nuts.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channel. Means a lot. Thank you.

[@custerfarmschippewavalleygrain]

Good job buddy your work is amazing

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Appreciate it, thank you so much

[@diddybuilt8330]

Dam nice I need to get my trailer up there to you 👍🏾

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Schedule up anytime.

[@rubenparedesjr3412]

Hell yeah Stick, i just learnt me something useful.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watchin.

[@bretyoung1869]

Amazing 👍🏽

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thank you

[@Zack-dn3kl]

good job man

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thank you so much

[@bebeti9408]

Great job guys , Tye has come a long way glade to see it ,he seems like he realy likes it and i see the passion in him just like you have Evan you too make a great team and you defenetly found your portage, Keep up the good work guy much love from canada! ( Tye you should wear a mask when you polish rogue is just as bad for you as aluminum dust it will also help keep things from flying into your eyes you will be more comfortable and in turn polish and see better, Iam sure evan tells you that all the time, i have a friend that dosent wear a mask when using the small grinder either and it kills me to see ppl do that )

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Can lead a horse to water but can't force it to drink. LOL I try to get him to wear his mask everyday but he just won't. He has come a really long way though.

[@gremlin1396]

Every time you catch him not wearing a full face tap him with a cattle prod he'll get the picture

[@robertkennedy3632]

Thanks Evan 👋

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Anytime bud. Thanks for watching.

[@happydays8171]

Beautiful job. I think of all the tanks and rims I tried to polish with NeverDull, as a young owner operator, boy did they look like crap, wish I knew this!

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thank you. Appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@randyrudder2451]

Nice job Evan. Don’t talk about being easy been doing it to many years

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thanks for watchin!

[@gremlin1396]

I've been polishing for 30 years always wear a full face respirator. Aluminum, copper, brass will kill you or make you wish you were dead if you get too much in your system. Shine on boys great job

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

That is 100% accurate. I never go without my respirator anymore.

[@MooneyDublin]

I was gon give this a shot for the weekends I’m use to using a 1hp edger Clarke edger using for flooring for the rotary does it cut deep if you make a mistake?

[@stevecahoon7853]

Evan I love the way you did the trailer I have a question I have a 1985 pontoon boat and I've got small pits in the Finish how far can I send that down without making the whole week

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

That is a great question. Without seeing and knowing the thickness of the metal or the current depths of the pits I have no idea. I say shiny pits are often better than holes in the tanks. Try sanding 400 grit on a spot. See if the pits come out. If they don't then drop down to 320 grit. If it doesn't come out then go down to 220 grit. If it doesn't come out at 220 then start at 220 and work up to 600 step by step. Anything below 220 with an inexperienced user can wreck things or make irreparable mistakes. 220 is a same space and hard to wreck beyond repair. I hope this helps. Thank you for watching.

[@summershine_7702]

Stellar work as usual, that 40 ply technique is life changing #time2shine

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

True story. Changed the game for us for sure.

[@tanuki379]

awesome job what did the green truck pay for this job? how long did it take thank you keep on shinin

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

2 day job and price varies for every job.

[@stevebarth455]

In previous video you showed on a training tank a side by side vertical vs the horizontal as the last pass. The horizontal proving the eye the most clarity. In this video the DA work was to finish vertical. I’m doing pontoon s so should I be finishing my sanding, cut and color all finishing on the horizontal or the vertical?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

This is where the art of metal polishing comes into play. On pontoons I finish vertical but once in a while I have to finish horizontal as the metal want to bend that way. Sometimes you have to change it up.

[@titoramiro2059]

Como quisiera q aqui en la cdmx hubiera ese tipo de pastas para pulir el aluminio y quede total como espejo o q hubiera gente como esta q aga asi el trabajo y q queda espectacular yo los contrataría para pulir mi torton

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

I'm sorry I only speak English.

[@peloneretana5924]

Quick question how many times can u cut it. I normal just do paint ran into ur page u do great work keep at thanks for sharing 💯😎

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

There really isn't a limit to how many times you can cut. I say if you cut any more than 7 times you should have just sanded it. 7 times of cutting takes just as long as one time of sanding and cutting. Hope this helps

[@dustinedwards9680]

Would really like to see you do a Wilson hopper rail. Feel like they’d be a lot tougher to do because the rail is only about 4-5” wide and there is rivets everywhere.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

I have a time lapse video here on my channel doing one. Check it out.

[@bshoots]

I have seen you time lapse video of the belt trailer, but would love to hear your advice on sanding/prep around rivets, and in the corners.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

@@bshoots I don't sand. LOL

[@andrewosborne5146]

Dang makes all my half assed po dunk polish jobs look like poop!!! You do some nice work.. 👍👍

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

I'm sure you do just fine bud. Never compare. Always do what you can.

[@luizfelipenunes4273]

Top!

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

You got it.

[@jeffproctor1273]

How long does a job like that take ? Very meticulous, very cool 😎

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Sometimes one day. Sometimes 2 days.

[@chadkremer3050]

what is the charge on something like that, on average, amazing work

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Depends how rough it is and how much sanding I have to do. Can range anywhere from $1,500-6,000. Anything above $6k isn't worth trying to save. It usually gets too thin and risks the integrity of the trailer.

[@jackharkins8205]

I have been driving truck for 20 years and have always kept my truck as clean as possible that use to mean a lot of hand polishing. This year I have started buying grinders, buffs and all kinds of polishing stuff for my drills and grinder/ polishers. Your videos help me learn so much. But I am getting a lot different look than you especially in cutting. I am leaving a black cloud. That isn't easy to get off. On a Reeder tank I actually had to hand polish it after cutting. Then tried to color and it turned cloudy but a white cloud. Any ideas what I am doing wrong.. using all zypher products. Sanded before from 220 to 1000 grit all with da

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

If it turns black when you cut it means it wasn’t sanded enough.

[@JasonSmith-vd1sz]

Now that is absolutely amazing! You do great work. I have a 53 foot east that is three years old how much does that cost to polish it out like that?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Depends on the condition of it. Send pics to my cell and I can get you an estimate. We don't estimate anything without seeing it.

[@theedumptruck4709]

I just happened to see this video and looked you guys up. Ur in Wisconsin I dam near fell over. Bout 3hrs from me. I'm interested in getting my trailer polished was wondering the price

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

For pricing please reach out to [e-mail]. She can answer all your questions.

[@lancewinters4103]

Hi Evan, very informative videos. I have started tryin g to polish my pontoon now and have sanded up to the 600 grit and have now gone with the orange polishing wheel with the red compound and my aluminum looks cloudy, any suggestions on how to correct that. Thanks

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Likely didn't sand it well enough at 600 grit. most of the time that is what it is.

[@lancewinters4103]

@@EvanStegerMetalPolishing Thanks very much Evan, more sanding it is!

[@rotoclip3427]

@@lancewinters4103 did the extra sanding at 600 work?

[@MALOX13RAIDERS]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thank you

[@sunbtanman7354]

Your work is absolutely awesome. I have diamond plate that I would like to shine. It has some stains from a liquid soap. Do you still do a sanding process on diamond plate. Any help would be appreciated thank you.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

I never sand diamond plate.

[@sunbtanman7354]

Then what would you do?

[@glennr9913]

I was hoping to see a pontoon boat being polished too. Would a new boat require the sanding steps that you did on the trailer rails? It seems like the rolled sheet metal of a pontoon would have a smoother surface than the mill scale on the large thick trailer rails, so perhaps you don't need to sand? It would be great to see you guys polish a boat too. Thanks,

[@williamneff1535]

Depends how new. I've done em with under 20 hours and can polish on em no problem. U can polish on 10 year old aluminum and get a great shine. Problem with old aluminum is the pores and pits it will have will be visible just shinier lol. Sanding levels it out and makes everything clean

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

I highly recommend sanding all pontoons regardless of new or old. The mill finish on them from the factory is a pain to polish just right without sanding. Even though they look smooth sometimes they will still polish better if sanded. You don't necessarily need to always go this deep when sanding but I recommend only going as deep as you need to to get through the pits or water marks then work up to 600 and polish. I hope this helps. I doubt we will have any videos on this as we don't do many any more. Most people don't like my pricing as they are a huge pain and a time waster in my shop.

[@williamneff1535]

@@EvanStegerMetalPolishing I hear u. I have done a few of em. Most people say no thanks when they hear the price.

[@anonymous_friend]

@@williamneff1535 What could I expect to pay for a 22ft tritoon to be polished/sanded that is new?

[@williamneff1535]

@@anonymous_friendA no BS quote from me would be around the $700 mark. Could be more depending on what the set up is like. I've definitely seen it higher tho too. Someone as legit as Evan would likely charge over $1k I assume

[@nickjones8702]

Dannnnnnnnnnnng 😧 I gotta polish my truck now

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Shine on.

[@bodyasi]

As Borat would say: “Great Success!”

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Tru tru

[@dustinmcwhinney9045]

Evan Steger CB cb

[@crtz3924]

Hey Evan I know u don’t rake your cut buffs but I was wondering do u rake it one time when it’s brand new to break it in or do you go right to using it when it’s brand new

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

I go straight at it when it's brand new. I do not rake at all on my cut buffs unless they get clumped up.

[@crtz3924]

Evan Steger good to know thanks

[@williamneff1535]

@@EvanStegerMetalPolishing when u say clumped... do u mean just the silver builds up on the edge of it? Cuz I rake everytime my cut buff gets that crap on it

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

@@williamneff1535 Yessir.

[@rob9.263]

💎

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

thank you.

[@rendanschroeder6785]

You should get some pneumatic orbital sanders they don’t have as much vibration in them or at least I havnt noticed as much

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Very true but air fluctuates too much for me and I need my finish as uniform as possible. Electric stays very uniform.

[@jucedcustoms2274]

I love this shit!!!!!!!!!!!

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@willieshaw2522]

A lot of the people that live shoreline on lakes absolutely hate polished pontoons. The suns reflection off them in the evening are blinding.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

I can only imagine. I hate polishing pontoons.

[@Bigdaddyshayne6.7]

I would imagine that a polished (moving) pontoon only glares in for a few seconds

[@colebriggs7497]

How long does a polish job last?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Depends how you maintain and what you drive through. Most get 1-3 years out if a beam with regular washes.

[@circusboy90210]

Can you do a duraplate dry van rub rail?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

What do you mean? We polish here.

[@warrenhorton3455]

Do you ever clear coat or recommend clearing a trailer or trailer side rails after getting that mirror finish to help extend the life?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

I never recommend clear of any sort. It will take away from the mirror and make my job more difficult next time I want to polish. Keep it washed and put a hand polish on once in a while and it’ll last nicely.

[@silvestresaenz7785]

If I were to sand a small section do I need to sand the whole piece?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

We usually do. Otherwise that one section will be smoother and shinier.

[@silvestresaenz7785]

@@EvanStegerMetalPolishing thank You. I have been watching a lot of your I tubes. I been working on my peterbilt. I have been getting a fog looking shine. What does that come from?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

@@silvestresaenz7785 That is a million answer question. I would need to know what you are working on What condition it was in before you started. What process you did to achieve the fog. What products you used. How you used them. I can try to help you if you send pictures of the fog to my cell phone but with out knowing what you did to get it it's like asking stevie wonder to tell you what color your shirt is. LOL

[@silvestresaenz7785]

@@EvanStegerMetalPolishing oh gotcha. Well if you don't mind I might call your shop to talk to you. It is a looking story.

[@silvestresaenz7785]

Long story lol

[@custerfarmschippewavalleygrain]

HOW MANY HOURS DID THAT TAKE

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

40 man hours

[@davidmartins4666]

What's the charge for something like this?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Depends on current condition and the quality desired. We have a wide range of pricing for most. Send pics to our cell phone and I can get you an estimate. We don't estimate anything without seeing it.

[@josemonsalve1200]

Cuanto es el costo de un trabajo asi

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thanks.

[@TJ-kx4bi]

What's your rpm speed

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

I spin 2200 rpm on the sander and on the high speed cut I run 6,000 rpm. Then for white buff finish we drop back to 1800-2200.

[@ramondtaylor9852]

Wear r u guys at

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Chilton Wisconsin

[@custerfarmschippewavalleygrain]

HOW OFFEN DO YOU USE SUNLIGHT SANDPAPER ASO HAVE YOU TRYED DURA GOLD SANDPAPER

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

I just use want we provide here.

[@custerfarmschippewavalleygrain]

@@EvanStegerMetalPolishing Ok dad thank you

[@rebarguy4051]

How much did u charge that guy for the job?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

$1500-2500 on average. But depends how rough the aluminum is and the amount of time invested.

[@rebarguy4051]

@@EvanStegerMetalPolishing nice ! Good job

[@dragonsuicida1]

Super easy... not. That takes a lot of elbow grease, not to mention, patience, and I lack on that department. Awesome job, I hope I can get at least 1/4 of that shine on my pontoon boat.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Right on took 20 years to get to this experience. Truly appreciate your support.

[@custerfarmschippewavalleygrain]

IS ROTARY SANDING HARD

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

I haven't heard many people claim that it is and I don't find it difficult.

[@caseyhouser3266]

👋🏻

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Hello there!

[@custerfarmschippewavalleygrain]

THAT TAKES A LOT OF TIME

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Sure does

[@custerfarmschippewavalleygrain]

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[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Sounds great.

[@lindabingham394]

better watch it Evan you got a no compete claus with Ty?

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Sure do. Gottta protect our intellectual integrity always. thanks for watching.

[@circusboy90210]

Howdy

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@michael8271]

Hilarious don’t skip your grits🤣🤣

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

For the best results for sure.

[@aschneck88]

Teach a man to fish...👍🏻

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

You got that right! Thanks for watching.

[@ISEEORBS]

Hey, I tried to order some supplies from you a few weeks or longer ago online. But it kept kicking me over to PayPal for the payment and I'd rather just pay direct to you with my debit card. Should I just call your shop number to do that? I've had trouble dealing with PayPal in the past so I swore them off. Although since I tried to run my card on your online system and I kept declining to pay when PayPal would pop up........ My bank locked me out of my card thinking it was stolen 😂. PayPal is still messing with me one way or another . Haha.

[@summershine_7702]

Call their shop, Ellen will set you up! Office phone [phone]

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Yes call the shop anytime. (920)-808-0496 Ellen will be glad to help you. She is in from 8-3 most days central standard time.

[@ISEEORBS]

@@EvanStegerMetalPolishing Okay, will do.

[@whalerlife53]

Looks great! Just not worth the health risk.

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

It’s not for everyone. Thanks for the compliment and watching the video. Much appreciated

[@MrRamman04]

Omg what a long tedious job. If I was making big bucks like the owner of a polishing company sure but it must be hard keeping employees motivated to do this type of work everyday, I hope they are well paid because it sure looks hard on their health and body

[@EvanStegerMetalPolishing]

Our employees are paid well. It also helps that I am right along side of them working just as hard. Seeing the before and after is a great motivating factor. Thanks for watching.