What Tools / Supplies Do I Need To Start Metal Polishing?

From Beginner to Pro, everything you need to start shining

Here we will list everything you need to begin metal polishing for the 3 common types of people - those who are looking to maintain their own units, the weekend warriors, and the professional.

Read through to the end to see what it really takes to be the best.

Beginner Tool-Kit; The Driver:

Everything you need to keep your truck shining between visits.

• Tools:
• DeWalt DWP849X Right Angle Grinder
• Extension Cord
• Wheels (Buffs):
• x1 Heavy Cut
• x1 Medium Cut
• x1 Finish
• Compounds:
• Heavy Cut
• Medium Cut
• Finish
• Chemicals:
• Aluminum Brightener
• Mineral Spirits or Paint Thinner
• Misc.:
• Hand Polish
• Terry Cloth
• Soft Microfibers
• Respirator
  

Semi-Professional Tool-Kit; Weekend Warrior:

The Weekend-Warrior should dabble in sanding, and have the ability to take steps, and other components off of the truck for a seamless finish.

• Tools:
• DeWalt DWP849X Right Angle Grinder
• Any 5" random orbit sander
• Extension cord
• Impact gun
• Impact Set
• Wrenches and/or socket set.
• Sandpaper:
• 320 grit
• 600 grit
• Wheels (Buffs):
• x1 Heavy Cut
• x1 Medium Cut
• x1 Finish
• Compounds:
• Heavy Cut
• Medium Cut
• Finish
• Chemicals:
• Aluminum Brightener
• Mineral Spirits or Paint Thinner
• Misc.:
• Hand Polish
• Terry Cloth
• Soft Microfibers
• Respirator
  

Professional Tool-Kit;

Everything needed to do the job to the highest standard - our standard.

• Tools:
• DeWalt DWP849X Right Angle Grinder
• DeWalt High-Speed Sander
• Any 5" random orbit sander
• Impact gun
• x1 Heavy-duty to remove wheels
• x1 Light-duty to remove hardware
• Impact Set
• Wrench set
• Socket Set
• Torque Wrench (up to 650ft-lbs is required)
• Clamps
• Extension Cord(s)
• Sandpaper (3 inch and 5 inch):
• 80 Grit
• 120 Grit
• 240 Grit
• 320 Grit
• 400 Grit
• 600 Grit
• 800 Grit
• Wheels (Buffs):
• Sisal
• Heavy Cut
• Aluminum
• Stainless
• Checker Plate
• Medium Cut
• Aluminum
• Stainless
• Finishing wheels
• Treated White
• Untreated White
• Flannel
• Compounds:
• Heavy Cut
• Aluminum
• Stainless
• Medium Cut
• Aluminum
• Stainless
• Chrome
• Finish
• Aluminum
• Stainless
• Chrome
• Chemicals:
• Hydrochloric Acid
• Phosphoric Acid
• Mineral Spirits or Paint Thinner
• Adhesive Remover
• Windex
• Penetrating Fluid
• Tire Shine
• Misc.:
• Hand Polish
• Terry Cloth
• Soft Microfibers
• Grinder Extension
• Respirator
• Table(s)
• Saw horse(s)

If you can think of anything we're missing, please comment down below.

Please be aware that removing wheels requires proper training & certifications. Doing so without the proper training may result in fines, or even operator injury. We DO NOT encourage, condone or endorse anybody without the appropriate training to remove anything from any units.