Proper care and feeding of the Super 6

[pipes1]

Question for the experts.

What works best to keep the aluminum looking like new? I know it tends to absorb oils from your hands and will discolor over time. A light touch on a buffing wheel will bring it back but don't want to do that on a regular basis.

Does anyone use any type of protectant to keep them looking like they were delivered from David?

Thanks
Bob

 

[jboze]

I believe this is the stuff I've seen recommended for other aluminum mods.

Amazon.com: Mothers 5100 Mag & Aluminum Polish Paste - 5 oz: Automotive

 

[Hellen A. Handbasket]

Cream of Tartar and water! Works like a charm on aluminum. Make sure to put a thread lubricant back on if you clean the theads though!

There are several waxes for aluminum out there. Will help keep the oxidation off of it and make it easier to clean.

 

[Bond_ James Bond]

I believe this is the stuff I've seen recommended for other aluminum mods.

Amazon.com: Mothers 5100 Mag & Aluminum Polish Paste - 5 oz: Automotive

Works like a charm. I use it also on my espresso machine

 

[MickiO]

I use 2000 grit wet sand paper, and "Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish", keeps it gorgeous!

 

[YoMike]

The best is Flitz metal polish, I use this metal polish on my forged aluminum wheels and Super T1.

 

[VapnRealtor]

I currently have a Silver Bullet that is Chrome and to tell you the truth the chrome IMO is the worst part about it.

Ya it looks good the day you get it but as soon as you touch it and actually use it the fingerprints are just non stop and since its so polished and smooth any bit of dirt or dinginess from your hands makes it feel horrible in your hand especially if juice happens to get on it.

I did not want this to be the case with my Super Six so I am getting it in a less polished version as David says a Satin Finish which is what I believe my Protege is like and is absolutely perfect cause fingerprints and dirtiness are a non issue at all and it always feels the exact same way.

Derek

 

[pipes1]

Hey Hellen
Good to see you in the Super-T forum but figured your advice would be:
"Make it in pink"
LOL

Cream of Tartar and water! Works like a charm on aluminum. Make sure to put a thread lubricant back on if you clean the theads though!

There are several waxes for aluminum out there. Will help keep the oxidation off of it and make it easier to clean.

 

[pipes1]

Thanks for all the input.

I have been using Meguiar's and Mothers products for years but never had a need for the aluminum polish. (My cars always seem to have clear coated wheels, if they are aluminum.)

Nice to see something that easy to find will work well.

Bob

 

[Hellen A. Handbasket]

Hey Hellen
Good to see you in the Super-T forum but figured your advice would be:
"Make it in pink"
LOL

LOL... so true Bob!! I never worry about cleaning mine. Pink is forever!

 

[Drozd]

Just a quick question..since these are aluminum, can they be annodized without affecting performance..I was sort of thinking they could be since they are all mechanical with no solder or wires...anyone know?

 

[Richie G]

Question for the experts.

What works best to keep the aluminum looking like new? I know it tends to absorb oils from your hands and will discolor over time. A light touch on a buffing wheel will bring it back but don't want to do that on a regular basis.

Does anyone use any type of protectant to keep them looking like they were delivered from David?

Thanks
Bob

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Does this mean you received your SS, or are you being uber-organized in anticipation of getting it?

Btw, long time user here of Meguiar's products on paint, Mother's stuff on shiny metals. =)

 

[gatsby]

I really think the well handled aluminum looks great with the lines and design of the SuperTs. Personally the more handled it gets the better it looks.

 

[pipes1]

Not here yet, Richie, but David swears it is close.
Just being my normal self and planning ahead. Recharged all the batteries -- again - and started thinking of the cosmetics.

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Does this mean you received your SS, or are you being uber-organized in anticipation of getting it?

Btw, long time user here of Meguiar's products on paint, Mother's stuff on shiny metals. =)

 

[Draco]

Just a quick question..since these are aluminum, can they be annodized without affecting performance..I was sort of thinking they could be since they are all mechanical with no solder or wires...anyone know?

Aside from the wire problems. Im guessing probably not due to size. Anodizing adds to the OD So It would decrease a little Inner Diameter. So Not sure how tight the batteries for but doubt they would fit proper after being anno'd. So on that note. Then again.. I could see if the Anno place can tape off one end of the tube as that would leave the inside raw. Therefore it shouldnt effect the electrical properties of the inside.

 

[KonaNeil]

A decent shop can work it out. If it needs electrical continuity at junction points there's a resist they can apply. The area that gets connected up is always left unanodized.

To do one piece, it won't be cheap unless you can talk them into adding yours to a larger clear anodize job they're setting up.

If you do go through with it and the shop has other finishing capabilities, ask to see a sample of bead blasting. If you like the look, it, added to the anodization would take away the finger print issue completely without giving you the striped look of graining.

 

[forcedfuel50]

Just a quick question..since these are aluminum, can they be annodized without affecting performance..I was sort of thinking they could be since they are all mechanical with no solder or wires...anyone know?

Sure they can be anodized, just as long as you don't anodize the inside.

David

 

[Drozd]

Sure they can be anodized, just as long as you don't anodize the inside.

David

ok..good to know, though it was more of a curiosity than anything as I'm sure anodizing wold void the warranty anyway..
Especially, since in my case I anodize aluminum at home for my own small projects, using a fairly primative setup that overall doesn't penetrate quite as deep as a professional shop..
And in that case simply using electrical tape as a resist for portions you don't want anodized works perfectly...

 

[KonaNeil]

....I anodize aluminum at home for my own small projects, using a fairly primative setup...

Wow! I've never heard of "do it yourself" anodization. The pro processes can have serious environmental issues. In the shop I use, they've had to replace the roof over the vats at least twice because of it being burned and rotted away.

Not sure I'd want to try it but would like to know how you do it. If you have any links could you please PM me?

 

[BrockJ]

Here's a down and dirty / quick and easy Home Anodizing How to Article click here