Metal Polish vs Metal Cleaner: What Is the Difference?
Cleaner removes what is on the metal. Polish removes what has happened to the metal. Using them in the wrong order is how people scratch aluminum and chrome.
Will Metal Polish Remove Rust? What It Can and Cannot Do
Polish removes rust that sits on the surface and does nothing for rust that has eaten in. Here is the 30-second test that tells you which one you are dealing with.
How to Polish Chrome Bumpers Without Scratching Them
Chrome plating is thin, so scratches cannot be polished out later. Here is how to prep, which products to avoid, and the technique that keeps bumpers swirl free.
How to Remove Oxidation from Aluminum (Wheels, Boats and RVs)
Aluminum turns grey and chalky because of a layer of oxide, not damage. Here is how to remove it by hand, which surfaces give the most trouble, and how to stop it coming back.
Why CJ’s Master Formula is the best metal polish on the Market
What makes a non-abrasive jewelers' rouge formula different from the abrasive polishes on the shelf, and why it matters on soft aluminum and thin chrome.
Why Sealing Your Metal and Paint Matters More Than You Think
Polishing is only half the job. Without sealing, the shine is gone in weeks. Here is what a sealant actually protects against and how long it lasts.
How to Polish Chrome
Chrome can look past saving and rarely is. A simple, step-by-step guide to bringing it back to a mirror finish by hand, without scratching the plating.