Stainless polish

[jasoncooperpcola]

Bought a set of Rupp Outrigger bases this morning for $40. I have never polished or waxed? stainless. Whats the best way to do it?

[ssiredfish]

Bought a set of Rupp Outrigger bases this morning for $40. I have never polished or waxed? stainless. Whats the best way to do it?

Product called Flitz is the best Ive used. Apply with extra fine bronze wool. It really brings out the shine just keep it off fiberglass.....

[reelapeelin]

Product called Flitz is the best Ive used. Apply with extra fine bronze wool. It really brings out the shine just keep it off fiberglass.....


I agree...FLITZ is the stuff on SS...

[jasoncooperpcola]

I will get some Flitz. Would the tubes being polished help the clamps slide better? They slide ok now, but "stick" in spots.

Thanks for the input guys.

[ssiredfish]

I would think so Jason.....What are they using as an insert on the slide rings? Its usually plastic and Ive seen before where they can get gummed up by oils, dirt and salt off your hands.

Worst case scenario hit them with the Flitz and then you can go back with something like the Sprayway SS polishing spray and that would help to lubricate and protect them.

BTW, if you havent used any Sprayway products before you are missing out!!!! Their glass cleaner is amazing and is ammonia free. It comes out in a foam as opposed to a runny liquid.

[jasoncooperpcola]

These have nothing for a slide slick. Its metal on metal. In the pic below I slid one off the pipe. There is a rivet on the left side, maybe that held a slick? I dont know a whole lot about outriggers, we never used them. I think i got the basics down though.

[ssiredfish]

These have nothing for a slide slick. Its metal on metal. In the pic below I slid one off the pipe. There is a rivet on the left side, maybe that held a slick? I dont know a whole lot about outriggers, we never used them. I think i got the basics down though.

Yea Ive never had those type before but I would think there would be a plastic insert in there. Metal on metal unless continually lubed isnt gonna work I do not believe.

They have a model number on em? Maybe call RUPP and ask what the deal is......

[jasoncooperpcola]

They aint Rupp. Rupp never made a stainless outrigger like this. Only aluminum. They have a logo that looks just like the Rupp logo. Only its three or four waves.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Bunch of good folks at Rupp. They helped me identify them as Lees bases and even sent me a couple links. Good customer service right there!
Lees said the rivet held a cable for the eyebolt. No slick pads.

[ssiredfish]

Okay, I thought you said they were RUPP's?
Anyway, at least your on the right path.......still weird they had metal on metal like that. I guess that means no room for a nylon bushing.......

[jasoncooperpcola]

I thought they were RUPPs based on the wave design on the bases. But Lori at RUPP said they were not their bases. Just looked at prices on 20' outriggers with a single spreader. Lets just say its easy to drop a grand into poles. One set was five grand!

[ssiredfish]

Yea no doubt, OR's are retardly expensive. Hey at least your starting from the bottom up with the right price on those bases. Im sure between Craigslist and Ebay you can find some decent poles. If you can come across them at a good price and have the option, I would go with the extendables. Easy to store, carry and ride out with. They are typically more expensive but I wish I had them. Then I wouldnt get blessed out all the time from my wife for the 18' aluminum poles runnin up the side of the house:fight: