This section provides an overview for metal polish as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 26 metal polish manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked metal polish companies as of November, 2024: 1.BAF Industries, 2.Jet Stream Aviation Products, Inc., 3.California Custom Products, Inc..
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Metal polish is a liquid or paste containing an abrasive.
Metal polish can be used to remove oxide film, dirt, and other contaminants from metal by dropping it on the metal and then wiping it off with a cloth. Since all one has to do is simply drop it on the metal and wipe it up, it is relatively easy for anyone to use.
Metal polish contains various types of abrasives and their particles, so it is necessary to select the appropriate one depending on the type of metal and its finish.
As the name suggests, metal polish is used to polish metal.
For example, stainless steel sinks start out polished, but as they are used, they lose their shine and water repellence due to water stains and fine scratches caused by rubbing against dishes. By removing these scratches and stains with Metal Polish, the surface can be made clean, and water repellence can be restored.
Metal polish contains abrasive materials. When polishing metal and other materials, one often thinks of a whetstone, but what is contained in a Metal polish is more like a dispersed mixture of unconsolidated whetstone material.
The following three types are generally used:
Silicon carbide, also known as carborundum, is the second hardest material after diamond, which is the hardest of the materials, and can be used for a wide range of hard metals such as knives and soft metals such as copper.
Black silicon carbide is not as hard as green silicon carbide, it is more durable, making it suitable for polishing soft metals.
White alundum is a white high-purity alumina abrasive and the lowest hardness material of the three. It is suitable for polishing not only metals but also glass and crystal.
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Precision Brand Products, Inc., established in 1946 and headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, USA, is a manufacturer of fabricated metal products. The company has expanded its product line from the original 30 items to over 3,500 products. Its extensive product line encompasses various items like feeler gages, blackeners, construction shims, punch and die sets, and plastic wedges. It also offers arbor spacers, threaded rods, tool wraps, and keystocks. Its facility is ISO 9001 certified and assuraes that every product from the company conforms to the specification published.
3D Car Care, based in California, USA, is a manufacturer of car detailing products. The company provides car detailing products that are formulated and developed with green, biodegradable and natural ingredients. The products include interior and exterior car wash products, paints, waxes, polishing products as well as buffing and sanding products. The company provides its products to individuals, detailers, body shops, and car washes around the world. It also offers various resources like SDS sheets and how-to articles for product usage on the website.
Meguiar’s Inc., established in 1901 and headquartered in Irvine, California, United States, is a developer and manufacturer of automotive and marine surfacing and polishing products. The company's main products are specialized surface finishing coatings designed for wheels, tires, and interiors, as well as whole exterior body and hull polishes, such as ceramic wax detailing sprays, professional speed polishes, and compound cutting liquids. Its popular final coating products include Pro Ceramic Bead Booster, Pro-Strength Iron Remover, and Mirror Glaze Ultra Pro Finishing Polish.
3M Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. 3M provides diversified technology services globally. 3M operates through four segments: Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, Health Care, and Consumer. The Safety and Industrial segment offerings include industrial abrasives, masking, and natural and color-coated mineral granules for shingles. The Transportation and Electronics segment offerings include ceramic solutions, light management films, and electronics assembly solutions. The Healthcare segment offerings include wound care, dentistry and orthodontia solutions, and filtration and purification systems. The Consumer segment offerings include consumer bandages, picture hanging, and stationery products.
Lucas Oil Products Inc., founded in 1989, is an American manufacturer of automotive oil, additives, and lubricants. The company produces a line of engine oils, greases, gear lubes, problem-solving additives, and car-care products. These products are sold in more than 30,000 auto parts stores and at truck stops nationwide. It has established itself as one of the fastest-growing lubrication product lines in the consumer automotive aftermarket. The original plant in Corona was closed in late 2022, moving its corporate HQ to Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2003, it opened a new production plant in Corydon, Indiana, expanded with an additional 350,000-square-foot facility in 2014.
Jet Stream Aviation Products, Inc. is a manufacturer and retailer of aircraft detailing and cleaning products established in 1971 and headquartered in McKinney, Texas, USA. The company's product portfolio comprises interior detailing, paint polish, PBS de-ice, metal polish, and dry & wet wash systems used for caring for an aircraft's exterior and interior. It also offers accessories such as buffing pads, nylon wash brushes, gear cleaning brushes, microfiber cloths, and polishing applicators.
Zephyr Polishes, established in 1927 and located in Ontario, Canada, is a manufacturer that specializes in metal polish and metal finishing products. The company offers a range of metal polishing and finishing products, including polishing compounds, metal polishing accessories and equipment, safety equipment, waxes, and cleaners. It also offers buffing wheels, aluminum polishing products, and polishing kits. Its product includes everything needed to cut, color, and polish a show finish on aluminum, stainless, and chrome. It serves the automotive industry, specifically truck owners and polishers.
BAF Industries, founded in 1935 by Jack W. Burford, is a manufacturer of Automotive Detailing Products, Supplies, and Equipment headquartered in Tustin, California with another facility in Florence, Kentucky. Its product portfolio is composed of car care kits, ceramic coatings, polishes and glazes, car wash soaps, and waxes used in the car care industry. It also offers various accessories such as brushes, foam or woolen-made buffing pads, and microfiber towels. The company’s customer base is of automotive dealerships, detail shops, car washes, auto auctions, and body shops.
Chemical Guys, established in 1968 and based in California, United States, is a manufacturer of car care chemicals, car wash accessories, buffing pads, and machines. The company produces small-batch waxes to hybrid coatings, nano-polishes, and ceramic sealants and supplies them to the automobile servicing industry. It also offers exterior and interior paints and wheels and tires, and every product produced is put through the test to check the performance. The company is also a supplier of car wash chemicals & auto detailing supplies.
Reliable Products., founded in the United States, is a supplier of RV, marine, and automotive care products and commercial cleaning products. The company’s product portfolio includes a comprehensive range of cleaning and maintenance products such as polishes, waxes, interior cleaners, protective coatings, and specialty care items. These products are used to keep RV, marine vessels, and automotive vehicles in pristine condition. In addition, it provides commercial cleaning solutions such as cleaning agents, disinfectants, janitorial supplies, and environmentally-friendly products.
Malco Automotive, a brand of Malco Products, Inc. established in 1953 by Murray Glauberman, is a supplier of cleaning and detailing products for the automotive industry. The company’s product portfolio offers exterior auto care and interior auto care products. The exterior auto care segment comprises car washes, cleaners and degreasers, exterior dressings, and paint correction products. The interior auto care segment comprises air fresheners, carpets and upholstery, interior dressings, and leather and surface supplies. It also offers auto service supplies such as buffing pads, detailing kits, hand cleaners and lotions, and towels.
Autosol, established in 1929 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a manufacturer of metal polishes and surface care products. The company’s product portfolio includes car care, metal care, industrial care, home care, and marine care products. It also offers accessories, such as microfibre polishing cloths, buffing pads, brake dust brushes, and scourer sponges. Its products provide solutions to metal care problems like removal of dust, tarnishing, tea staining, corrosion, and oxidization, and find applications in domestic households, hotels, restaurants, food processing, and catering establishments.
California Custom Products, Inc., established in 1989 and based in Nebraska, United States, operates as a manufacturer of automotive cleaning and detailing products. The company's product portfolio encompasses cleaning and conditioning solutions for leather, vinyl, plastic, and rubber surfaces, waxes and cleaners for clearcoat and non-clearcoat painted finishes, as well as aluminum deoxidizer and metal polish suitable for various metal surfaces. It services a diverse global clientele, spanning industries such as automotive, marine, aerospace, and more. It also offers plastic containers ranging from 4oz to 128oz, along with labeling options and provides Ink-Jet coding services for efficient product identification.
SOFT99 Corporation is a manufacturer of chemical products established in 1954 and based in Osaka, Japan. It specializes in manufacturing body wax and polish, cleaners, the GlACO water repellent series, synthetic snow tire chains, and air fresheners. It also manufactures household products such as cleaning wipes, furniture polish, tile grout, cleaning gel, and glass cleaners. The company obtained several ISO certifications, namely ISO 9001 and ISO 140001. It has partnered with brands like Prospec, BeCARX, and G’Zox. Its manufactured products are utilized for automobiles and home care sectors across Japan, Indonesia, Australia, South Korea, and Singapore.
Leno's Garage, established in 2016 and headquartered in Burbank California is a manufacturer and supplier of detailing tools and supplies. The company’s product portfolio is segmented into exterior care, wheels & tires, microfiber & accessories, interior care, and wash & dry supplies. These products include cleaners, tools, and brushes, detailing sprays, polishing kits, and dressings & protectants used in the automotive industry. The company has in-house detailers and a chemistry lab from where they perform in-house development including formulation of blends and custom-formulation with quality polymers, ceramics, and waxes.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | BAF Industries |
11.8%
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2 | Jet Stream Aviation Products, Inc. |
8.2%
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3 | California Custom Products, Inc. |
7.3%
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4 | Precision Brand Products, Inc. |
6.4%
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5 | Treatment Products Ltd. |
5.5%
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6 | Renegade Products USA |
5.5%
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7 | Zephyr Polishes |
5.5%
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8 | Betz-Chrom GmbH |
4.5%
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9 | SummerShine Supply |
4.5%
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10 | 3D Car Care |
4.5%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the metal polish page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 18 | 90.0% |
Australia | 1 | 5.0% |
Japan | 1 | 5.0% |
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