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Griz14
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Jul 25, 2015

Brighten up diamond plate question?

Has anyone tried to brighten up the diamond plate rock guard on the front of their trailer? Mine looks like it is tarnished from sitting outside in the weather.
  • Tarnish from salt air? Go to the auto parts store and buy one of those wheel brightening balls and some polishing paste. Should take care of it easily. Follow up with a coat of clear lacquer.
  • donn0128 wrote:
    Tarnish from salt air? Go to the auto parts store and buy one of those wheel brightening balls and some polishing paste. Should take care of it easily. Follow up with a coat of clear lacquer.


    It think salt air caused it. I just bought the trailer and the original owner did live a few miles from the ocean. Do you use the polishing paste with the brightening ball?

    Thanks for the idea.
  • Thats what I would use. There are also products to remove the tarnish from aluminum. But that might be a bit more work.
  • Also a product called "Never Dull" will help renew the sheen.
  • Old-Biscuit wrote:
    Lowes where the tool boxes are........Diamond Brite

    X2
  • Thanks everyone for your input...I have a good idea now what I need to do to Get Err Done!
  • I have used never dull in the past.After polishing I wash with Martha and spray with clear coat.