Be cautious about long term performance claims, when shown a finished product that is stored indoors. One flight of an aircraft is equal to many months wear on a finish, when compared to an aircraft sitting statically outside on the ramp. There are few environmental issues effecting the aluminum skin, whilst protected in an indoor climate controlled storage.

There are many products that will allow you to successfully polish aluminum. The final protective coating that reduces the aluminum's ability to oxidize, will be greatly compromised by various environmental issues. Hot sun, UV rays, rain and snow will all reduce the long term affectivity of any surfactant.

Only by using the product on your trailer in your location, can you determine how durable the long term results will be.

BOL  Gard

Many manufacturers make unreasonable claims about their products. Polishing aluminum is NOT an easy process, and involves many steps, products and a lot of elbow grease. There isn't a polish made, that can be simply wiped on and off. Once the aluminum is polished, it then has to be completely cleaned before any final sealant is applied.

Only through forums such as these, can the experiences of the purchasers of these products, be made public. We can all benefit from a product that works well, and refrain from those that don't.

I know this thread is about Metal Wax.I have not tried it,however,I have tried a another similar product of an aluminum brightener and then a wash-on protectant with good results.I've been pleased with these products for quiet some time.

Washing and polishing either a (mill) all-aluminum finish trailer or one with painted/bright aluminum combo that is 20+feet long is NOT an easy undertaking.You know that detailing a car,especially a black one,is labor intensive and requires several steps.only a full day of busting your --- is going to yeild the results that the trailer had,brand new,the day it rolled off of the assembly line,and,it's not going to stay that way.

To each his own,and,if you have the time and energy I'm sure the products work (within their limits) fine.Black streaks are hard to remove from a painted surface and I'm not 100% sure that they don't make and recommend a different product just for that problem.

In a defense of sorts of the Metal Wax guy,Mark Jones,I commented on the original  Metal Wax thread( began by Dave) about the # of products offered.This is a copy of what Mark Jones replied about polishing an entire rig:

The next product is the Metalwax Polish. This is used on the stainless steel and fenders ,running boards, diamond plate. As it relates to the aluminum sides, it is best just to use the cleaner. Once you start to polish the extruded aluminum, it can be a never ending process.

The next product is the Top Wax. It is used on all painted surfaces and will remove black streaks with ease. It deep cleans the paint.

The above changes to Mark's post were made by me.(bold and font color for emphasis of his statement.) Give him a call and chance.

This is Mark from JMT Distribution. I indicated that I was working to help someone with a tough situation on her Horse Trailer. We were successful and if you would like to see her e-mail to me, go on my site and look under Metal Wax Applications/testimonials.

We will be at Equine Affair in Columbus, Ohio next month as part of Mr Truck's booth. Come by and see us if you are there for first hand demonstrations.

Lets see if this link works....  http://picasaweb.google.com/JangleJones/Metalwax#

The Metal Wax product line has 4 different components. Depending on the job, you may not need all of them.

High Performance Cleaner is used to clean and brighten bare metal surfaces and also  prepare painted surfaces for the polish. When diluted properly will remove hard water stains on glass.

Metal Wax Polish is for bare metal surfaces( aluminum, diamond plate,stainless, brass , copper, wheels) and may also be used to clean dirty painted surfaces. It will not polish the paint, only the bare metal. If your painted surface does not require a deep cleaning then you would only use Top Wax

Top Wax is used on all painted surfaces to clean and polish. Very easy to apply and wipe off. Makes glass and plastic shine and provides UV protection. Makes windows and Plastic frames on Trailers and RV's look new again

Quick Shine can be used as a touch up for the Metal Wax. It will also clean jewelry.

These products do not contain any abrasives or silicone. They are smooth to go on and come off with not a lot of rubbing and polishing.

These products are professional grade and AMS certified. Full product instructions are listed on my Web-Site  www.jmtdistribution.com.

here's a few pics of what METALWAX can do by hand and no power ball in about 30 minutes.

I know it's a trite expression,but---OMG!! Received my products today,Mark.

BTW,this man sent me a box of his line of products today,free,I have not even paid for them.He told me if I dont' like the results,I don't have to pay for them,and,I don't have to return them. I haven't had a deal like that in a long time!

Thanks,Metal Wax (Mark.) Can't wait to try them out.I'll send you pics.I keep my trailers pretty clean to start,but,there are some tough spots on the older ones.

this is from one of our METALWAX customers, notice how the heat stains have been removed from the stainless. this was done with the H.P. metal cleaner and metalwax gel polish in about 10 minuetes.