ima93chevyguy
Zip-Tie Mechanic
Yes the shine will fade on the new one pretty quickly if you don't polish it regularly.
I would suggest finding a local car detailer and see if they can't polish the old ones for you because that will be the best way to get a good shine on the old ones, especially if you have never polished them.
If you do it yourself invest in good ALUMINUM polish, not all metal or chrome or whatever. Also invest in a machine; either an orbital polisher or an attachment for the drill.
I polish mine about once a month or so, i just recently took them all off and polished them with that california customs aluminum deoxidizer and purple metal polish; took all the oxidation pits right off! I was very surprised, i also did it by hand.. took me a couple hours. I would highly recommend it!
https://www.amazon.com/Purple-Metal...s=aluminum+deoxidizer+and+purple+metal+polish
This is what i use for reference.
I've seen people put this stuff on toolboxes that were completely white and they shined up instantly.
I would suggest finding a local car detailer and see if they can't polish the old ones for you because that will be the best way to get a good shine on the old ones, especially if you have never polished them.
If you do it yourself invest in good ALUMINUM polish, not all metal or chrome or whatever. Also invest in a machine; either an orbital polisher or an attachment for the drill.
I polish mine about once a month or so, i just recently took them all off and polished them with that california customs aluminum deoxidizer and purple metal polish; took all the oxidation pits right off! I was very surprised, i also did it by hand.. took me a couple hours. I would highly recommend it!
https://www.amazon.com/Purple-Metal...s=aluminum+deoxidizer+and+purple+metal+polish
This is what i use for reference.
I've seen people put this stuff on toolboxes that were completely white and they shined up instantly.