a98pmalcolm Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) Hey all.. Bit of a spin off this thread: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?341980-White-Diamond-Metal-Polish I have been using a few different metal polishes over the years and recently due to my car being off the road over xmas and left outside to rot a little, I have been working on getting all the rough/damaged polished areas of my engine bay at up to scratch. Its a lot better than it was but being being a fussy git I'm always on the hunt for something to make things look better. In this case the best metal polish. So I thought I'd use the 3 I have here already and do a comparison on my inlet manifold, this could be something that may come handy for someone else... So the 3 in comparison are: 1. Autosol Metal Polish 2. Meguiars Finishing Metal Polish 3. Autoglym Metal Polish Note* This is not the NXT Meguiars metal polish but the Finishing Metal Polish, its a little harder to some by being its focused on the American market. This is the manifold in its current state, had a basic polishing last week I taped up 3 sections for the comparison All 3 polishes applied Left - Autosol - We all know this one its like toothpaste.. Middle - Meguiars - In a container, quite a solid thick substance. Right - AutoGlym - Really thin, similar to paint polish, not the most easy to manage, especially over small areas. All 3 buffed Off You can tell the best one already Closer Result of Autosol Closer result of Meguiars Closer Result of AutoGlym After removing the tape completely you can see the left being Autosol and the right side being AutoGlym the results are very similar, but at my surprise the Meguiars really stands out, so much you can actually see a line of a finer, higher and better result of polishing. The Meguiars stuff you can really feel it working itself due to it feeling more difficult than the other 2 to apply near on straight after you begin to rub it in. All 3 did a good job, but with the Meguiars one standing out the best so I thought I'd quickly do the whole manifold with the Meguiars. Results weren't too bad: Well It come use to some of you, or may have made an interesting read to some, thanks thanks for reading anyway Paul Edited May 7, 2017 by a98pmalcolm (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I've found autosol and autoglym too harsh for aluminium, they leave micro scratches behind. The best stuff I've found, by far, is belgom. The others are fine for chrome and stainless, but aluminium is very soft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 Hi Gaz. Autosol on Chrome will ruin it. I found that out the expensive way back in my Ford days. If Autosol ia used on Chrome it will scratch the hell out of it really badly. Due due the reason you gave. Its pretty harsh. Super resin polish is the stuff to use on Chrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Nice difference there, I use meguirs NXT metal polish, best ive used Kleers is also very very good but i do find it a tad abrasive for just the usual keeping on top of things on my engine, thin parts like the overflow tank and catch tank it will leave scratches Autosol is definately not for maintenance imo, its great at restoring though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Nice 1, i normally use autosol on my wheels but will defo switch to meguiars , infact ive just used meguiars clay kit and gold wax on my paint with pretty good results especially with no machining used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 Nice difference there, I use meguirs NXT metal polish, best ive used Kleers is also very very good but i do find it a tad abrasive for just the usual keeping on top of things on my engine, thin parts like the overflow tank and catch tank it will leave scratches Autosol is definately not for maintenance imo, its great at restoring though NXT Stuff is great, I used that for years, thought I'd give the Finishing Polish a go this time around. I guess its similar but this stuff is white apposed to the NXT stuff which is blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 NXT Stuff is great, I used that for years, thought I'd give the Finishing Polish a go this time around. I guess its similar but this stuff is white apposed to the NXT stuff which is blue. Think ill have to give that stuff a go, looks good in the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyFDMD Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I am never disappointed with any of the Meguiars range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaijin Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I've tried most The best I've found is "Brilliant " polish. Beltin stuff and not harsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorruptSapphire Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Have never been able to fault Meguairs. I have found the NXT metal polish works superbly on all metal types and doesn't leave micro scratches on polished metal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Nice job dude Any of you guys use Peek polish ? Ordered some a few mins ago from ebay before i saw this thread lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Nice job dude Any of you guys use Peek polish ? Ordered some a few mins ago from ebay before i saw this thread lol Yes, I was just trying to think what I have in the garage and it's that! Great stuff as it's much less harsh than autosol and gives a great finish even after one application Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Good stuff, looking forward to receiving it and trying it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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