Simichrome, Autosol or Flitz? I've used Cape Cod & it's ok, but I'm thinking of stepping up my polishing game.
Polishing your SSGG's: What's the consensus?
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Buffing is the next step Capt. but if you have the old engravings you got to be careful and as Para wisely advised me COVER THEM with tape. If they are the new one's fire away they're deep and not an issue with buffing 
Speakingof old engravings, I have the old ggts nickel that needs restoration. I got it pre-owned and the engravings are kinda faded. Is there a way to buff them back to shape? I would love to restore this beauty back to shape becauseit holds sentimental value to me. (My very first gg)
Sorry not that I know of plus be very careful with the nickel as it's plated and people have been known to take the plating off inadvertently
You can restore the shine to it but the engravings are another matter. I seriously don't know of a way but then again there are others here much more knowledgable on the subject than myself.
I'm curious about this myself. Havent ventured into buffiing yet as I'm a bit fussy over my GGs and would be really upset if I did something to ruin the finish.
It will have to be professionally done:
1. Remove all the plating
2. Polish
3. Laser engrave
4. Nickel plate
Buffing is the next step Capt. but if you have the old engravings you got to be careful and as Para wisely advised me COVER THEM with tape. If they are the new one's fire away they're deep and not an issue with buffing
Are we talking green compound, rouge or something else?
Thanks all for the info. I'll figure something out once I get another gg for my main pv. 
None of the above anymore and especially not Cape Cod
Only thing I use now is Sharkhide Metal Polish. - the best ever for aluminum, but is excellent on Nickle and SS - its great for all metals. You can't feel any grit in it at all, and shines the best of any polish I have ever used. IMO Sharkhide was recommended last yr by Para and UKTarget. Again this yr to me by Para. So thats what I bought and now exclusively use.
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Thanks, dspin. I was eagerly anticipating your views on the Sharkhide.
When something gets the dspinizing seal of approval I know it will be a great product to use.
Medium and soft spiral sewn cotton wheels with red compound for scratches
White compound with Canton flannel wheels for buffing out micro scratches and buffing swirl marks
I've seen your work. If I can come close, I'll be more than happy. Thanks for the link.
Sharkhide is a great polish. I have used it many times to bring the shine to my truck wheels.. wish I could get it local
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I've seen some truck items it's been used on and the results are simply incredible....jaw dropping transformation. I have no idea what chemical brew allows it to do what it does; just that the results are stunning.
Yes, and if you get it in your threads, (which I do) its rinses right out. I always after polishing, rinse them off again w/warm water or a little soapy water and final wipe. I tend to use too much polish even though I know better.
I also do each GG a couple times. I think they look better, might just be my OCD though.
I dont use a dremel or buffing wheel, so I can only imagine what they would look like if I did.
I also do each GG a couple times. I think they look better, might just be my OCD though.
I dont use a dremel or buffing wheel, so I can only imagine what they would look like if I did.
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