{"product":{"product_id":"B000MUSOW4","title":"Flitz Multi-Purpose Polish and Cleaner Paste for Metal, Plastic, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Jewelry, Sterling Silver: Great for Headlight Restoration + Rust Remover, Made in the USA","price":"11.29","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KEa9+EH3L._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MUSOW4"},"comments":[{"body":"Flitz Multi-Purpose Polish and Cleaner Paste for Metal, Plastic, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Jewelry, Sterling Silver: Great for Headlight Restoration + Rust Remover, Made in the USA https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000MUSOW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_J1gcGbP4MTW63","subreddit_name":"wicked_edge","author":"yummycornbread"},{"body":"Buy a tube of Flitz polish.  Then you can more or less use any soft applicator and give it a rub (cotton balls, a rag).\r\n\r\nDifferent folks have YouTube videos. But once the knife is apart, I’d suggest polishing all the metal contact surfaces.  Waders, blade end, scales (for metal scales - NOT these G10 scales), the inside ovals of the liners where the Axis Bar slides, etc…\r\n\r\nYou don’t really have to do this - after you use the knife enough, the metal-on-metal self-polishes, but sometimes the wait ain’t worth it.  For sure, don’t go crazy with the polishing - you don’t need tons of pressure or friction.  You can also use rouge sticks if you’re familiar with rouge wet sanding.  You’re looking for a very high grit (1000-2000 grit) and it should be done with a water or oil - you don’t want to dry sand the metal internals.  I suppose you could even use a leather strap polisher if you had a machine , but I don’t, so it would have to be by hand…and I ain’t gonna try that…\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MUSOW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_H63DQH7BWB2JQRDF868V","subreddit_name":"KnifeDeals","author":"whathappenedburrito"},{"body":"I mean stuff like [this](Flitz Multi-Purpose Polish and Cleaner Paste for Metal, Plastic, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Jewelry, Sterling Silver: Great for Headlight Restoration + Rust Remover, Made in the USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MUSOW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_225V1YQQVT7G1TWVYBP0?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1). Did you use any on your gale? I’ve been told that polish makes it look 10x better","subreddit_name":"balisong","author":"--MERP--"},{"body":"Flitz Multi-Purpose Polish and Cleaner Paste for Metal, Plastic, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Jewelry, Sterling Silver: Great for Headlight Restoration + Rust Remover, Made in the USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MUSOW4/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_4AME2ATC4HVZWVR69QW0","subreddit_name":"knives","author":"dreamwrx"},{"body":"I was going to ask about cleaning it up. As soon as I saw it I thought it looked like a job for [Flitz](https://www.amazon.com/Flitz-Plastic-Fiberglass-1-76-Ounce-Blister/dp/B000MUSOW4). It's a paste that will absorb the oxidized dullness and crud on there. I've used it to restore straight razors that were from almost exactly the same time period as well as a couple other things I'm not sure the age of. \r\n\r\nIt will take some time \u0026amp; elbow grease to clean it up, even with the right compound, because you don't want something harsh that could damage the underlying metal. \r\n\r\nI mentioned the razors specifically because the end results were so brilliant (I had to sand etc as well but achieved a mirror finish and I honed the blade such that pointing it up and dropping a hair would cause the hair to be cut under its own weight). This treasure would be more like an old cigarette case I worked on - there will be a lot of dark crud that comes off (the Flitz+oxidation will be black on your cleaning cloth). The raised portions will tend to polish first but you can get into the depths pretty well too, especially if you switch to something like a Q-tip to \"trace\" the grooves once the cloth approach has thinned out the oxidation and started to polish the raised portions. \r\n\r\nIt could be pretty amazing once it's shined up to its original glory. Just keep a light coat of machine oil on it (I use about 1-2 drops for both sides of a straight razor, for reference) and it'll be ready to display. Maybe on a contrasting piece of wood you could hang on your wall? It will likely get dull over time regardless but taking 150 years, lots of it outside, will make a huge difference.\r\n\r\nAwesome find! Color me jelly!","subreddit_name":"grandrapids","author":"trEntDG"},{"body":"You can clean it with an all purpose cleaner and a towel. \r\n\r\nIf you’re asking how to make it look better, it needs to be prepped and painted. \r\n\r\nAn in between step to get it looking a little better without painting it would be to use a polishing compound to remove some of the oxidation. Try Flitz :\r\n\r\nFlitz Multi-Purpose Polish and Cleaner Paste for Metal, Plastic, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Jewelry, Sterling Silver: Great for Headlight Restoration + Rust Remover, Made in the USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MUSOW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_GWJ7Fb0YDXAS5","subreddit_name":"CleaningTips","author":"Middle_Name-Danger"},{"body":"I would try this: \r\n\r\nFlitz Multi-Purpose Polish and Cleaner Paste for Metal, Plastic, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Jewelry, Sterling Silver: Great for Headlight Restoration + Rust Remover, Made in the USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MUSOW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_xI.6FbDFHSZRJ","subreddit_name":"CleaningTips","author":"Middle_Name-Danger"},{"body":"Of course, glad to pass on information I’ve learned from others to help others. Rub the flitz paste on, they have it on Amazon for under $10 let it dry, or get a foggy color then wipe off with a cotton rag. Link is posted below\r\n\r\nFlitz Multi-Purpose Polish and Cleaner Paste for Metal, Plastic, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Jewelry, Sterling Silver: Great for Headlight Restoration + Rust Remover, Made in the USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MUSOW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_b80FFbKMNB3QV","subreddit_name":"1911","author":"Twizzler0159"},{"body":"I don't think polish would take care of the deeper scratches but would work for the lighter ones.\r\n\r\n\r\nIs this the\r\n[Polish](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MUSOW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_DMGPEH5XM7S9FVBCS8FE?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1) that you use?","subreddit_name":"headphones","author":"vinnybidaisee"},{"body":"is this the item you were talking about? [https://www.amazon.com/Flitz-Plastic-Fiberglass-1-76-Ounce-Blister/dp/B000MUSOW4/ref=sr\\_1\\_1\\_sspa?crid=1Z6I70THR9H7N\u0026amp;keywords=flitz\u0026amp;qid=1666741797\u0026amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjM3IiwicXNhIjoiMy4xMiIsInFzcCI6IjMuMDkifQ%3D%3D\u0026amp;sprefix=flitz%2Caps%2C130\u0026amp;sr=8-1-spons\u0026amp;th=1](https://www.amazon.com/Flitz-Plastic-Fiberglass-1-76-Ounce-Blister/dp/B000MUSOW4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1Z6I70THR9H7N\u0026amp;keywords=flitz\u0026amp;qid=1666741797\u0026amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjM3IiwicXNhIjoiMy4xMiIsInFzcCI6IjMuMDkifQ%3D%3D\u0026amp;sprefix=flitz%2Caps%2C130\u0026amp;sr=8-1-spons\u0026amp;th=1)","subreddit_name":"MosinNagant","author":"No-Freedom-7911"},{"body":"Flitz Multi-Purpose Polish and... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MUSOW4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share\r\n\r\nFlitz works. Just did it.","subreddit_name":"airpods","author":"Vancosta7777"},{"body":"I really can't stand the Shockwave (and similar) braces.  Try out an SBA3 or SBA4 (my preferred).  I have a hookup for them for real cheap if you don't mind waiting 2-3 weeks for delivery (not from another continent).  PM me if you want the info.\r\n\r\nThe PSA EPT trigger system is pretty good.  As a very inexpensive upgrade, you can pull the trigger assembly and polish all the contact edges to a mirror finish.  Pick up a tube of [Flitz](https://smile.amazon.com/Flitz-Plastic-Fiberglass-1-76-Ounce-Blister/dp/B000MUSOW4/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=20VL40WLLFV8X\u0026amp;keywords=flitz\u0026amp;qid=1654903108\u0026amp;sprefix=flitz%2Caps%2C138\u0026amp;sr=8-2-spons\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFRQ0NORU5RNU9KSkMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2MTc3OTkySkdLUkNXWFhPRFVCJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5NzA4NTcxUTI2SkE2VDczNUImd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl)  or [Mother's](https://smile.amazon.com/Mothers-05100-Mag-Aluminum-Polish/dp/B00068GEJM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mother%27s+0510+mag+and+aluminum+polish\u0026amp;qid=1654903288\u0026amp;sprefix=mother%27s+0%2Caps%2C92\u0026amp;sr=8-1) and use a [wool polishing wheel](https://smile.amazon.com/ODOMY-Polishing-Grinding-Accessories-Attachment/dp/B07RS34SCB/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=wool+polishing+wheel+for+dremel\u0026amp;qid=1654903331\u0026amp;sprefix=wool+polishing+wheel+for+dr%2Caps%2C85\u0026amp;sr=8-4) on a Dremel (or other brand rotary tool) to polish all the surfaces.  If you're really brave, you can take some 1500 grit sandpaper and level off all the machine marks from the surfaces; just be absolutely sure you're working everything NOT at an angle.  Use your gun oil/lube to lube the sandpaper.  After, polish with Flitz/Mothers.\r\n\r\nYes, it will take off any coatings of the contact surfaces, but the difference is day and night.  Just remember, slow and steady.  Low pressure, medium speeds.  Take your time.","subreddit_name":"ar15","author":"jimmyspinn"},{"body":"https://imgur.com/a/SCvONQj\r\n\r\nPolish those 4 faces mirror smooth\r\n\r\nUse this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MUSOW4\r\n\r\nWith this https://www.walmart.com/ip/388836290","subreddit_name":"polymer80","author":"yetshi"},{"body":"I always use flitz metal polish on the whole clubhead, first with 3000 grit sandpaper and then again with a rag. Cleans it right up, and even stops future wear and  fingerprints.\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MUSOW4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share","subreddit_name":"golf","author":"bigcountryyyyyy"},{"body":"I've used this with good results:\r\n\r\nFlitz Multi-Purpose Polish and Cleaner Paste https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MUSOW4/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_SXZN9TDWWN8JS3M1P9QV?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"DJs","author":"Gee_Golly"}]}