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    Gentlemen,
    I'm asking you for your best picks for metal shining paste. I have a few rusty fixer up'ers and a few blades that just need attention. What go to polish and restorative pastes do you prefer? Also, is MAAS worth the money? I'm new to restoring and would appreciate any help.
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    I do like Maas. And yes its spendy. I got a great deal on what I have. Many other metal polishes work well. Not to sure you have to spend big bucks on metal polishes. Remember that scraping off rust with a razor blade is a good way to start dealing with rust. Sandpaper with WD40 is a next after scrapping off rust. But stick to high grits like 600 or 400.

    If no rust the try polish with 1k grit sandpaper if you need to remove stuff. Just cleaning and polishing can be done with a rag but not if rust is present
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    I would first remove rust with a soaking in white vinegar then scrub with brass brush.

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    I do a lot of restores, you'll never go wrong with 3M marine metal restorer/polish. A bit pricey, and only comes in a 1lb. tub.

    Other than that, Maas or Flitz would be the second choice.

    As said before. If you have rust and gunk, cut it off with a single edge razor blade, then try metal polish and steel wool. Sanding is the last resort, especially with full hollow ground razors that don't offer much steel to be removed before ruining the integrity of the blade. Major sanding can only be directed at wedge type razors. IMHO

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    Ditto on the 3M Marine. Here's a demo of 5 minutes with a rag and the 3M.
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    Yes it is a little expensive but as my father-in-law used to say, "they don't make penthouses on the first floor."
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    Simichrome polish, I would be very careful about using this on scales, I just don't

    For Metal and most Scales

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    Ive seen blue magic at walmart.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gasman View Post
    Ive seen blue magic at walmart.
    Really, I hope its in Canada too!

    Saying that I found an old bottle back in the summer so I must have got it locally somewhere, I would never have special ordered chrome cleaner just for the car.
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    I see Glen mentioned scales.
    Novus 1,2,3 is safe for celluloiid & bakelite & buffs nicely with small dedicated loose leaf buffs.
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