Steel wool?

[pcw25]

I recently used 0000 steel wool today with mag and aluminum polish. It seems like the color of the wool was all over my fingers. It was light gray in color. Has this ever happened to anyone?

 

[Shawn F.]

Yes. Happens with compound and steel wool or polish and steel wool. Wear gloves when using it to keep it off your hands.

 

[Kristopher1129]

It will happen every time. Some gloves are good!

 

[ShineTimeDetail]

So I just cant grasp the metal not scratching...

 

[Kristopher1129]

So I just cant grasp the metal not scratching...

Particular metals it will scratch. Uncoated aluminum will scratch, but it can be taken out...it's just a pain.

Chrome doesn't scratch as long as you have a polish as well. I typically only use it on chrome.

If you're dealing with any uncoated metal...it's not a great idea. But, I have used it in some cases to rid of white rust, or things of that nature.

 

[Shawn F.]

Just be sure to use a lubricant/polish and not use it dry on chrome or glass and it will work fine without scratching. As Kristopher said, on bare metal that is no coated with chrome it will leave fine scratches.

 

[shoeless89]

I recently used 0000 steel wool today with mag and aluminum polish. It seems like the color of the wool was all over my fingers. It was light gray in color. Has this ever happened to anyone?

That happens when ever I polish any metal. I recently refinished my aluminum wheels and I was using a LC Orange pad and I got the same black/gray stuff.

So I just cant grasp the metal not scratching...

I've never had a problem with it but about the only thing I ever use it on is exhaust tips.