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ACHiPo 12-10-2018 08:10 AM

Gibbs Brand Lubricant?
 
Recently I came across Gibbs Brand Lubricant. Most of the information I find on it reads or sounds like an infomercial or a booth at the state fair--it cleans, penetrates, deoxidizes, protects, yada yada yada. The few non-advertising things I find on it generally support the claims (146 customer reviews on Amazon predominantly 5 stars).

https://www.amazon.com/Gibbs-Brand-L...ustomerReviews
Gibbs Brand penetrant

I'm looking for something that will clean and detail the polished aluminum parts on a car--wheels, valve covers, etc. and hopefully help prevent future oxidation, water spotting, etc.



It's not that expensive, and I think I'll try a couple cans, but thought I'd ask here for experience with it.

Sawdust 12-10-2018 08:38 AM

ACHiPO
I have had great success with this product. Easy to apply and gives a great finish.

https://www.amazon.ca/Flitz-04587-Pl...z+metal+polish

Stu.

Ron61 12-10-2018 09:32 AM

Stu,

Do you just spread it on like with a regular polish and let it dry and then wipe it off or how do you do it?

Ron

Sawdust 12-10-2018 09:36 AM

Ron
You rub it in as you are applying it. Let it dry then buff off. It works really well. It did a great job on my Halibrands

Ron61 12-10-2018 10:32 AM

Thanks Stu,

I think I may order a can of it and see how it works.

Ron

DanEC 12-10-2018 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACHiPo (Post 1455020)
Recently I came across Gibbs Brand Lubricant. Most of the information I find on it reads or sounds like an infomercial or a booth at the state fair--it cleans, penetrates, deoxidizes, protects, yada yada yada. The few non-advertising things I find on it generally support the claims (146 customer reviews on Amazon predominantly 5 stars).

https://www.amazon.com/Gibbs-Brand-L...ustomerReviews
Gibbs Brand penetrant

I'm looking for something that will clean and detail the polished aluminum parts on a car--wheels, valve covers, etc. and hopefully help prevent future oxidation, water spotting, etc.



It's not that expensive, and I think I'll try a couple cans, but thought I'd ask here for experience with it.

Does almost sound too good to be true - maybe better than sliced bread. Let us know what you think of it.

Sawdust 12-10-2018 01:00 PM

Ron you'll like it

ACHiPo 12-10-2018 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sawdust (Post 1455021)
ACHiPO
I have had great success with this product. Easy to apply and gives a great finish.

https://www.amazon.ca/Flitz-04587-Pl...z+metal+polish

Stu.

Stu,
Thanks.

Ron,
I'll pick up some Gibbs and we can compare.
Evan

Ron61 12-10-2018 01:28 PM

OK, Evan, I will have to order mine as there aren't any stores here that seem to have it.

Ron

Karl Bebout 12-10-2018 07:56 PM

AlumaKleen

Badda Bing

Easy effective reasonable.

Ron61 12-11-2018 05:51 AM

OK, I looked up their site and you can order the same size bottle as shown in the above link for about half of what they give as a price. Also you can order different size bottles.

https://www.flitz.com/flitz-polish-liquid/

Ron

Sawdust 12-11-2018 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sawdust (Post 1455027)
Ron
You rub it in as you are applying it. Let it dry then buff off. It works really well. It did a great job on my Halibrands

My apologies! I goofed when I said to "let it dry" then buff off. DO NOT let it dry

Sawdust 12-11-2018 06:58 AM

Ron you might want to check your local Hardware Stores. It's sold up here in Hardware Stores. Just a thought...........

ACHiPo 12-11-2018 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron61 (Post 1455046)
OK, Evan, I will have to order mine as there aren't any stores here that seem to have it.

Ron

I think I found my bottle of Flitz at Lowes?

Ron61 12-11-2018 09:30 AM

Thanks, we have a Lowes not to far from here so I will give them a call.

Ron

ACHiPo 12-11-2018 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron61 (Post 1455093)
Thanks, we have a Lowes not to far from here so I will give them a call.

Ron

Ron,
I don't know--that's asking a lot to call and see if they have something in stock. I don't usually try even asking when I'm in the store!

Good luck!
Evan

Karl Bebout 12-11-2018 08:49 PM

Look at Lowes on line site. You'll be able to pinpoint a local store and then check their inventory.

Ron61 12-12-2018 05:05 AM

Karl, I have did that a few times and they would say they had something in stock and when I got there they never had it but could order it. So I started just ordering it when I checked to see if they had it and that way I saved myself a trip for nothing.

Ron


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