Flitz it

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Flitz it

April 29, 2005, 01:26:54 PM

Im just looking for an opinion on this product. I see it being advertised all the time on Spike. Just wanting an outside opinion, it looks like it could work

http://www.flitz.com/

* this is what catches my eye the most*

Automotive/Truck/Cycle/RV:
Exceptional on Wheels, Bumpers, Exhaust Stacks, Running Boards, Painted and Fiberglass Surfaces, Valve Covers, Motorcycle Casings and Headers. Safe on: Clear, Powder and Gelcoat paints.

My hood is starting to fade and im sorta out of options.

Re: Flitz it

Reply #1 – April 29, 2005, 01:28:33 PM

Looks like junk. Using it on your wheels could tear it up in a second and I wouldn't dare touch my paint with it.

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Reply #2 – April 29, 2005, 03:19:19 PM

if your hood is fading just do a good ol cut n polish, worked wonders on my car

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Reply #3 – April 29, 2005, 07:44:40 PM

Quote from: zpyro

if your hood is fading just do a good ol cut n polish, worked wonders on my car

Stupid question probably but what is a cut and polish

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Reply #4 – April 30, 2005, 08:02:49 AM

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what is a cut and polish

That's where the guy in the car wash "detail bay" grabs his buffer, assorted lightly abrasive liquid compounds (heavy cut, light cut, swirl remover, etc..), and basically buffs off the top oxidized layer of your paint to get to the fresh shiny stuff underneath, using progressively finer compounds to get the maximum glossiness. Then you seal up the naked paint with your choice of waxes, polymers, whatever.

Doing a good job takes a lot of practice, knowing which compound to use and when, and how to NOT burn through the paint by pressing too hard or going too slow, particularly on panel edges or body creases.

You can do it by hand with a can of basic polishing compound (Turtle wax green tin?) and a heating pad for your elbow so it doesn't explode, or with a buffer (air or electric-powered) like the pros use...

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Reply #5 – April 30, 2005, 11:44:03 AM

ahh ok thanks for clearing that up :D

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Reply #6 – May 09, 2005, 12:08:33 AM

We had a wrinkly old tube of Flitz back in the '60s. I tried it on some rusty chrome & it worked pretty well.

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Reply #7 – May 09, 2005, 07:41:10 AM

Well, never tried it, but Chip Foose is endorsing it, so who knows. :D

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Reply #8 – May 09, 2005, 09:28:45 PM

My cousin uses Flitz to clean up the pods on his antique radios and record players. It always worked very well and he's been using it for at least 20 years. I think he also uses it on his 35MM cameras, Les Paul, etc.

I can't vouch for it on auto surfaces, but I'd give it a try.

Chris