Polishing a truck toolbox

[Kickstarts-suck]

I just got a Diamond plate toolbox for my truck today for $20 and it is dirty looking. I have some Mothers mag and aluminum polish and did a little spot and it looks great but takes FOREVER!

Is there an easier way to polish it?
I was thinking maybe a mothers powerball? But can you clean them after they get dirty?

a polishing wheel like these

http://www.msitrt.com/ms_borders/DSpads.jpg

Something like that works well and just drag a flat head screwdriver on it to give it a semi cleaning. powerball wont be to great for a big flat service. all though you can use it.

[pro-rider46]

if you can, get a buffing compound like for cars, and then get a orbital buffer, and buff it, and it will look great.

[Kickstarts-suck]

Here are some pics. Thing is in great shape. Only problems are I don't have the keys for the locks. :ermm:

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[ZeroLogic]

Some elbow grease should get her lookin like a mirror. What kind is it?

[Kickstarts-suck]

Originally posted by ZeroLogic
Some elbow grease should get her lookin like a mirror. What kind is it?

Yea I did alittle more by hand looks great.

No idea what kind.

[bah1491]

i spent $520 on my new weather guard.....well worth it.....but keep on polishing!

[underpowered]

powerball for sure. yes they are cleanable.

i am actually looking for a box for my truck now

[Kickstarts-suck]

Originally posted by underpowered
powerball for sure. yes they are cleanable.

i am actually looking for a box for my truck now

alright ill try out the powerball

[parkers30]

as simple of a shape as that is, I'd imagine that doing it bay and will be as effective as anything. The diamond plate is not super effective any other way.

[jherbie28]

eagle one........never dull. best stuff ever but it will take some elbow grease.;)