Anyone Polished Their Aluminum Skid?

[Fouledplugs]

As the title says, just curious if anyone has polished their aluminum gas tank skid?

I purchased a used one and thought about cleaning it up before install. Curious how it would look on a TJ/LJ.

 

[Irun]

If you did clean it up and polish it, you'd have to clear coat it to keep it shiny. Then, if you wheel it, you're just going to scratch the clear, and continuously repeat the process. To much work for no gain. Been there done that!

 

[Fouledplugs]

If you did clean it up and polish it, you'd have to clear coat it to keep it shiny. Then, if you wheel it, you're just going to scratch the clear, and continuously repeat the process. To much work for no gain. Been there done that!

Or ceramic coat it. I understand completely that it would not last forveer.

 

[steelhd]

My skids receive periodic very high pressure low speed random polishing with natural granite, basalt, wood, and soil media.

 

[JMT]

I polish my Aluminum TCase skid with rocks.

 

[someguysjeep]

JMT beat me to it.
i was gonna say ..............i haven't polished mine yet, but i hear it's best to do it in small patches and use rocks or large logs for the best results.

 

[Chris]

I hear exhausts that pop and shoot flames go well with polished skid plates

Sorry, I couldn't resist. If you've been on the forum long enough, you'll get the reference

 

[jjvw]

Nope. Too much work.

 

[JMT]

As the title says, just curious if anyone has polished their aluminum gas tank skid?

I purchased a used one and thought about cleaning it up before install. Curious how it would look on a TJ/LJ.View attachment 202569

For your rig, it might be worth it!

 

[Apparition]

I did all mine in this, mine look decent.

 

[ErikOffroad]

I hear exhausts that pop and shoot flames go well with polished skid plates

Sorry, I couldn't resist. If you've been on the forum long enough, you'll get the reference

I cusin fuckers bust out that mothers polish

 

[Chris]

I did all mine in this, mine look decent.

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I wonder how well this stuff actually works. What’s the main ingredient?

 

[Apparition]

I wonder how well this stuff actually works. What’s the main ingredient?

I’d have to look to see if they list it.

 

[rasband]

What’s the main ingredient?

I think it’s orphan tears. That stuff works wonders on aluminum.

 

[KingCarGuyZ]

I think it looks just a little too shiny right now, go out and hit some rocks/cover it in mud and you will be much happier with the results.

 

[EzPeezy]

If you shine up the skid you'll definitely have to shine up the rest of the Jeep

 

[Chris]

I think it’s orphan tears. That stuff works wonders on aluminum.

Ill have to give it a try in that case.

 

[Fouledplugs]

I hear exhausts that pop and shoot flames go well with polished skid plates

Sorry, I couldn't resist. If you've been on the forum long enough, you'll get the reference

 

[Jodh]

I took my aluminum horse trailer to the semi truck wash place and they do an alumibrite acid wash. Made my 16 yr old trailor new

 

[JMT]

On a similar note. I would like to lightly buff out some scratches on my Savvy Tailgate Armor. What products and method would I use to do this?