What is the particle size of Simichrome polish
A question had been sent in some time ago regarding Simicrome polish. We asked the factory rep and got the answer. While they did not address the comparative size to the grit of sandpaper, we were told...
View ArticleRohls Faucet Needs TLC
We recently received feedback from a customer that purchased Simichrome polish for her Rhol faucet. If you have a polished chrome faucet, Simichrome should work well for you. However if you do have...
View ArticleModel T owner recommend Simichrome for polishing brass headlights, horns and...
From a recent e-mail from Charlie, a user of Simichrome metal polish. Thanks for sharing your pictures too! "Looking forward to receiving the next shipment of simichrome polish. It is the best I have...
View ArticleGetting Rust Off an Early LS Starrett Machinist Center Gage with Simichrome
An often asked question is Simichrome capable of taking rust off my ………….. In today’s post we have taken an early LSS Co # 391 center gage when they were made in Athol Mass for our demonstration. As...
View ArticlePutting a nice patina on bright brass hardware
We usually only do posts on how to polish all types of metal. But in today’s post we will show you how to age bright brass hardware. If you have older furniture many people do not want to put stark...
View ArticleCleaning old nickel plated cabinet hinges with Simichrome polish
Nickel plated hardware is getting popular again. If you are fortunate enough to have old hardware from the 30′s or 50′s, why not restore it instead of replacing it? Take a look at the before and after...
View ArticleThe sceret to bringing back the old gleam to your chrome bath faucets
One of our oldest reviews that still gets a lot of views is a post we did back in October of 2008. It was a video demo along with before and after pictures of a chrome bath faucet using Simichrome...
View ArticleSimichrome polish shines old clock key
What can a little Simchrome polish do? Well take a look at this old solid brass key that was used to wind a clock here at our shop. Just an 1/8 inch dab of polish right out of a tube onto a soft paper...
View ArticleSimchrome polish metal lids hard to reseal after repeated openings?
At times, that the easy open metal lids on the 250 gram (8.82 ounce ) cans of Simichrome polish tend to bend if not opened carefully and then will not seal well after repeated openings. This of course...
View ArticleCleaning a vintage Hella headlight & lens with Simichrome polish
If you restore old cars, old vintage Hella lights go for a premium price. This light assembly was made in Germany. The markings on the lens read K4556 1-101670 Hella made in Germany. On the inside back...
View ArticleSimichrome metal polish discount coupon
Quite often we are asked where can you find discount coupons for Simichrome polish, especially the large cans which are so expensive. Not much you can do but ask when you place your order from who ever...
View ArticleGetting good results from a tube of Simichrome bought 35 years ago
Two questions that come up all the time, how good is Simichrome polish and what is it’s shelf life. If this is not a a great answer to these questions, I don’t know what is. ” I just wanted to tell you...
View ArticleMy can of Simichrome polish is not full
From time to time we hear of this issue that the small cans of Simichrome polish are not filled to the top. Sometime back the manufacturers of Simichrome started to affix a label on the top of the can...
View ArticleSimichrome polish used to restore & upkeep rare Nortons
Thanks to Mike for sharing a photo of his bikes. “…just looking for some Simichrome polish that I have used for 30+ yrs now on my Norton motorcycles. I use it religiously and keep my Norton’s clean and...
View Article26 years experience polishing wheels with Simichrome
Sometimes I feel that it is best to have an end user describe their metal polishing technique. You can’t argue with the success that this user has had using it this way for nearly 3 decades. “Thanks...
View ArticleBrass bucket finished with Simichrome polish
We can talk and show you how to use Simichrome all day long. We love it and have used it for years. But sometimes the best way to see if it actually works in real life is just to show you a picture...
View ArticleSimichrome to Shine & Protect the Finish of a Hopto 50s era Zippo Lighter
People tend to look for and use metal polish after an item has gone way beyond its capability to bring it back to its former good looks. In this post we are showing you a 1950s era Zippo lighter for...
View ArticleHeadstall restored using Simichrome polish
One of our customers was kind enough to send us a picture of a headstall that she polished using Simichrome polish. Thank you for sharing it with us. It shows just how well Simichrome was able to...
View ArticleCleaning Case Hardened Steel Machinist Tools with Simichrome polish
In a lot of machinist tools we came across a L. S. Starrett Co. No 160 set of Tool Makers Steel Clamps. These 2″ clamps are usually found in pairs and were used for layout work or holding work...
View ArticleWhere to buy Faucet Brite & other polishes recommended by California Faucets
Do you have a California Faucet? Depending on the finish different polishes are recommended by the manufacturer to maintain your faucet’s finish and not void any warranty. To maintain all finishes,...
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