Frequently Asked Questions

Our Sheen Genie metal polish + cleaner is a water based metals polish formulated for a quick wipe on and wipe off.
No buffing required. You don’t even have to use a buffing wheel if you don’t want to. The original shine of the metal surface is restored with effortless cleaning. With our total metal care solution, you can polish and clean the metal, seal it for a 6 month shine, and detail it with our spray on, wipe off wax. Reports from our customers say that they are able to keep the shine longer and polish less often to maintain their shine, which ultimately saves them time and money.

The water base and the effective chemical reaction that works instantly is what sets Sheen Genie apart from other metals polishes. Not sure about how well it works? Try it! We dare you to compare. Read more about the specifics of Sheen Genie on our metal polish page.

• Our high gloss all metal polish + cleaner is different for many different reasons. Below are just a couple of big ones.
• We use absolutely no abrasives. Our formula is non-abrasive. Abrasives are designed to scratch the surface to remove oxidation. This also wears down your metal and will remove the protective surface that was put there on purpose for looks and gloss.
• We don’t use petroleum solvents or gels. This can typically leave a residue behind which will allow for collection of dust and unwanted micro debris. The collection of debris will ultimately scratch the surface. The only way to get rid of this residue is to buffer and wipe repeatedly. Completely unnecessary with Sheen Genie.
• Our products are all water based. That’s right. It goes on, does it’s job to remove oxidation, and wipes off immediately without residue or scratching. Have you ever used an oil based paint versus a water based paint? Do you know how much easier it is to clean the water based paint out of your brush? The same principle applies here. It’s just simple.
• Our metal polish + cleaner has the perfect viscosity. Not too thick and not to thin. Just right.
• No buffing, or buffer wheels required. Just wipe on and moments later, wipe off. It was designed to be easy.
• Ultra shine for up to 6 months! Yes, you read that right. With the sealer + repellent you can get a protective coat over your freshly polished metal that will keep the shine for long periods of time. No one else offers that kind of time frame.
• We have over 30 advanced ingredients, each injected into the formula for common problems you’ll find with your metal surfaces today. Consider that most polishes have a 40:60 % ratio 40% abrasives and 60% petroleum. Abrasives scratch and the oil base creates an excessive amount of surface residue that prematurely will haze the finish.

Sheen Genie metal polish + cleaner can be applied by hand with a terry cloth towel or by using a compound buffer (under 3200 RPM).

A. Applying Sheen Genie metal polish system by hand.

Since Sheen Genie metal polish + cleaner, is not only a polish, but also a cleaner, you do not have to clean the surface before application. However, might consider giving the surface a quick wipe down to remove any lose contaminants from the surface. This helps to make sure the maximum amount of polish reaches the surface of the metal. The temperature of the metal surface does not matter. The warmer the surface, the faster the polish will dry. If you’re trying to remove discoloration from the surface, we’ve found that a warmer surface will help break down the underside of the color and therefore removing it faster. This makes the restoration process faster.

Apply a small amount on a soft cloth (terry cloth works best!) and apply it with the grain of the metal surface. Allow the product to 30 seconds to 2 minutes to dry and feel less tacky to the touch. Application with the same cloth for each application is recommended, however, when wiping off use a clean area of the cloth or a clean cloth. If you’re not sure how well it will work on your application, please test the polish in a small area first. If you’re planning to completely refinish or restore the surface, it’s actually recommended that you apply and wipe against the grain of the metal to produce the smoothest surface.

Follow this same process with the sealer + repellent. Wipe on, wait for a moment, and wipe off. You’ll notice that you’ll find a slick surface with all of your minor scratches in the metal nearly gone. For chrome or highly polished metals, the sealer + repellent will produce a mirror like finish. This sealer + repellent will allow you to keep a grime and oxidation free surface for months to come.

B. Applying Sheen Genie metal polish with a compound buffer.

Apply a small amount onto the buffing pad (sheep’s wool is recommended). The buffing pad should make direct contact with the metal surface. Using a buffing pad will allow a quick spread of the metal polish. Ultimately, this will help the polish to dry more quickly. Changing to a clean pad, repeat the same process to remove the residue. You can also use a clean terry cloth towel for this part as well. You’ll find that the residue will be removed with ease and your metal surface will instantly look and shine better.

If covering a large surface of diamond plate area you may want to take extra notice to wipe between the raised design to remove the product from the surface and the crevices. If removing by hand, just wipe off the residue and you’re done!

For your semi? the metal polish is a concentrate so a little bit of gloss goes a long way. You can actually polish two fifty-gallon fuel tanks, ten wheels, steps, stacks, and the grill on a big rig with just 1/4-1/3 of the bottle of the metal polish and cleaner. Wheel equivalency; polish 30 of your 26? wheels with one bottle.

For the rest of you one bottle of our metal polish + cleaner will fully polish 10-12 applications to cars where metal is the prominently noticeable surface. The same goes for motorcycles, but 15-18 of those in quantity. For the real men who are semi-truck enthusiasts, you’ll get 4-5 full applications out of each bottle.

Our metal polish + cleaner is completely buffer compatible. Just to be clear, we are saying that you don’t need a buffer in most situations, however, if you’d like to use one, then yes, Sheen Genie will work. We recommend using a buffer on metals where oxidation or surface build up is extreme. This can help speed up the process of restoration. Older metal parts with heavy build up can be removed simply by applying the polish with a terry cloth towel; however, a buffer can allow the polish to be spread more quickly which ultimately gives you faster results. On smaller surfaces such as wheels, valve cover, or exhaust a buffing wheel will not save any time.

Surface rust is actually one of the main reasons why we invented Sheen Genie metal polish + cleaner metal polish + cleaner. The surface rust typically comes from road salt, chemicals, acid rain, mud, but mostly from just being exposed to oxygen and moisture. Rust is just a mild form of corrosion from oxidation. How our formula works is by penetrating the surface rust down to the connecting layer of buildup. It releases the bonds of the rust from the smoothest parts of the metal, therefore exposing the original surface once again. Sheen Genie remains moist and the rust absorbs the moisture from the compound much more quickly than it will re-oxidize, keeping the surface clean and free of corrosion. Typically you’ll find optimal results from just the first application, however, if some of the corrosion remains, just give it a second application and you should be very satisfied with results. You’ll notice a new, smooth, glossy surface that should bring a smile to your face.

It will not hurt the clear coat because we are not using any abrasives or scratching off the surface, however, it will remove all the particles such as break dust, water spots, and oxidation on top of your clear coat and polish the metal to a glass-like finish. Our formula of metal polish + cleaner as well as the sealer + repellent are completely safe. It’s recommended that you finish up with the sealer in order to make sure you keep the integrity of the clear coat layer that’s already there. Our sealer + repellent will actually help keep up the protection that a clear coat provides. It’s highly recommended you use the total metal polish system for the very best results with the least amount of harm to your metal surface.

If you want to remove clear coat or any remnants of it (due to hazing, flaking, or discoloration), we recommend using steel wool to apply Sheen Genie. In this process we suggest heavily saturating the steel wool with the metal polish + cleaner to prevent any new hair-line scratches.

It depends on if you follow the complete metal polish system instructions. If you choose not to apply the sealer + repellent then you’re going to be relying on the particular metal you’re applying it to and how well it was plated or produced originally. Smoother metals will typically last longer. Highly polished aluminum surfaces without the sealer will usually last a month before any sign of hazing. However, other softer metals such as stainless steel may only last 2 weeks. This is a huge reason we recommend using our sealer + repellent. Our sealer will fill in fine scratches and produce a clear coat protection that keeps your high gloss finish for up to 6 months with each application. This sealer will actually keep the metal from meeting the moisture and oxygen in the atmosphere which causes corrosion.

If you look closely at the description on the bottle, it states that you can. Should you decide to use our sealer on your paint it turns into a incredible long lasting protection clear coat. We recommend you use our spray detailer wax to start the job and finish up with the sealer + repellent. The sealer will keep that freshly waxed whip look longer. So, instead of waxing every weekend just seal and detail it and then all you have to do is rinse the car down with water and dry it down. It looks like you just waxed it for weeks or even months to come.

We have tested the polish and sealer up to 600 degrees [Fahrenheit] over and over again. At 600 degrees there was no breakdown, streaking, flaking, or dulling. The polish and sealer will hold their integrity on high-heat engines. We have never seen it broken down by heat or become hazardous or flammable. So, yes, it is indeed very heat-resistant.

Keep in mind that Sheen Genie was started and created originally for the automotive industry. However, we’ve heard from many of our metal polish customers about how well it works on other metal items around the house and shop. Honestly, we haven’t found any true metal surfaces that it doesn’t to a fantastic job on yet. Of all the comments we’ve received, these 9 surfaces are what continue to be mentioned over and over again: Chrome, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Nickel, Pewter, Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass

If you know of anything that you’ve tried and would like to let us know, please contact us here on the website, on our Facebook page, or Google +, and make sure that we’re aware. As always, we love pictures, so please submit those too!

The biggest reason why you would want to polish your jewelry, specifically gold and diamond wedding rings, gold bangles, gold and diamond earrings, and necklaces is because of the fact that Sheen Genie metal polish uses a light chemical reaction. No rouge. It will help to dissolve the grease, dried lotion, mud, make-up, and grime that people often find in jewelry. There’s no doubt you’ll get a better clean from a jewelry store, but many want to buff your ring. This makes the items look new, but they also slowly remove and wear down your precious metal. Over time this will lead to needing expensive repairs. Have you noticed that your white-gold ring is starting to yellow? These white-gold jewelry is plated with rhodium. It’s a precious white metal similar to platinum. However, it’s just plating (merely for looks). Buffing your jewelry will slowly remove that plating and turn your precious item back to a yellower color again. Doing this over and over requires you to get the ring re-plated. It can be expensive. Don’t go through the hassle of wearing your jewelry down and paying for costly repairs or re-plating. Use Sheen Genie instead.

Keep that gold, silver, platinum looking like new without the hassle.

Check out our page about jewelry polish and jewelry polishing. When you are thinking about using Sheen Genie on your jewelry, you are making a smart decision because it is non-abrasive so it never scratches and it is water based so your not left with a black residue all throughout your diamonds and unique architecture in your rings, chains, and bracelets. Which ultimately makes it easy to work with and not messy at all. Simply give your jewelry a quick rinse with warm water when completed to make sure you remove all of the remaining polish.

One word of caution. Our metal polish may possibly remove the black antiquing used to accent jewelry. For these specialty types of jewelry, we suggest using only a microfiber cloth. Lightly “pet” the polish on to your jewelry. You’ll find that it’s mostly the pressure of your wiping as opposed to the metal polish + cleaner itself that may remove antiquing.

Yes! We’ve heard from many of our customers about some of the different places they’ve tried Sheen Genie. We’ve received answers from door handles, to hand guns and rifles, to silver decorations, and silverware. Sheen Genie is gentle enough to remove any discoloration or oxidation from your common household goods. If you plan to polish your pots and pans, make sure you thoroughly wash it out with dish soap before use for cooking. Sheen Genie’s secret is our chemical reaction that happens on the surface. If you are worried about the safety of cleaning your metal surfaces properly and are unsure about this with your dishes, then please do not attempt to polish the insides of these dishes. Try just the outside of them, which really matters. They will look fantastic!

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