Recent content by rickd972

Hi all, I have a aluminum tonneau cover (Bakflip) that is a sandwiched design (some poly inside) with an aluminum top and bottom side. The aluminum is "textured" and the top is getting oxidized and "greyish". I've hand worked a small section with polish which helps greatly; but I'm a little...

I'm guessing obv = "obviously"?

Have you tried compound / polish? I did my kids Civic last weekend; planned for sandpaper...but was able to get good results with compound (and then polished) only: Follow that up with some lens coating and should be good.

Thanks for the replies. I guess my initial post was all over the place :). Yes, I would like to try a coating, but need to figure out how to get it real clean first! I'll do the razor blade, clay and polish route. I don't have glass specific pads, but need to order some stuff anyway. Thanks...

Anyone have experience with using clay or glass polish (have seen a couple recommendations for Griots glass polish). Have only see Griots "glass specific clay"...if it is actually unique I don't know. when I clean my windshield; generally with Sprayway; if I catch the right sunlight; I can see...

suspect it is this (see url). Looks like some coating; though dealer installed (and charged I suspect)? ZAKTEK Ultimate Protective Coating

Main page currently has 20% and $7.95 shipping; so not sure this ".com" code is very valuable?

Yes....I'm sure there are as many opinions of Brands vs individual products. I should have said that I found my way to AGO a while back by looking for polishers. Having gone through the process of having the Chevelle painted, I was amazed even with new paint (base/clear) what an experience...

I've searched and searched; found many interesting articles and forum posts; but still find myself confused purely by the dizzying number of choices within a product/brand, let alone across companies. I'm no professional, just looking to get "good" (great even better) results in cleaning and...