Black Ice Application

[gdurban]

Hi All,

I purchased the Black Ice system from DD4H some time ago. I am just getting to try it on my kid's Cub Cars for this years race. I watched the video on DD4H site and saw differences in the kit. Mainly, there are 4 polishes in my kit and only 3 are described in the video. Polish 1 in the video looks pink and mine is green.

I'm just wondering if there are different instruction with the latest 4 step kit?

Thanks

 

[CivilWarTalk]

I know that the Black Ice system was revised from 4 polishes to 3, I think they eliminated one of them as not necessary, but I'm not sure which one. I have the 3 part system.

 

[TRE]

Hi All,

I purchased the Black Ice system from DD4H some time ago. I am just getting to try it on my kid's Cub Cars for this years race. I watched the video on DD4H site and saw differences in the kit. Mainly, there are 4 polishes in my kit and only 3 are described in the video. Polish 1 in the video looks pink and mine is green.

I'm just wondering if there are different instruction with the latest 4 step kit?

Thanks

You can use the number 4 if you want..i think most haven't got anything out of it

 

[gdurban]

But which one do you leave out?

 

[Rebel Racer]

I got a kit this fall no green polish. Starts with pink. Not sure the order yours would need though. Don't guess, wait to get a good answer

 

[gdurban]

OK, thanks. I looked at my order history and I got it in June last year. I sent the question directly to DD4H, so hopefully can get some clarification.

 

[gdurban]

I got a kit this fall no green polish. Starts with pink. Not sure the order yours would need though. Don't guess, wait to get a good answer

I know the order because they are marked. But hard to follow the steps in the video with different polishes and no written instruction.

 

[TRE]

there is no number 4 in the video

 

[Vitamin K]

there is no number 4 in the video

I feel like we'll get to this point soon...

 

[Watchitgo]

It sounds like step 2 was removed. If you have the the older version of the black ice polish kit, step 2 is optional. This issue was discussed here

 

[TRE]

the number 4 is a pink liquid i dont see john use it in the video

 

[gdurban]

Thanks to Watchitgo:

Black Ice V1 instructions
DerbyDad4Hire BLACK ICE Wheel Bore Polish Kit Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut the fuzzy ends of the Q-tip off at an angle and insert the polishing stalk into your hand drill. Coat the stalk with Polish #1 and push a dab into each wheel bore. Spinning at a very low speed move the wheel up and down the stalk about 20 revolutions. It will be a tight fit so take it slow and easy making sure not to remove chunks of the wheel bore. Blow excess polish out with compressed air and clean the Step #1 out of the wheel thoroughly with 91% alcohol and a fluffy pipe cleaner. MAKE SURE YOU CUT THE PIPE CLEANER WITH A SHARP SCISSORS! Check to make sure there are no sharp points. Check the bore under magnification. The bore should look nearly race ready. If it still needs work repeat this step.
2. Step 2: Cut the fuzzy ends of the Q-tip off at an angle and insert the polishing stalk into your hand drill. Coat the stalk with Polish #2 and push a dab into each wheel bore. Once again spinning at a very low speed move the wheel up and down the stalk about 20 revolutions. It will be a tight fit so take it slow and easy. Blow excess polish out with compressed air and clean thoroughly in 91% alcohol and pipe cleaner again removing all traces of polish.
3. Step 3: Insert wheel into warm water and Dawn dishwashing liquid and clean again thoroughly with a new pipe cleaner. Blow out with compressed air to dry.
4. Step 4: Using Polish #3, coat the wheel bores and contact surfaces of the wheel using a pipe cleaner. Let dry for 10 minutes. Blow out excess with compressed air and let dry for 10 more minutes. Buff out the polish well using extra fluffy pipe cleaners and wipe off the wheel.
5. Step 5: Repeat Step 4! Let wheels sit for 2 hours or longer.
6. Step 6: Using a mild car wash clean the wheel bore gently using a pipe cleaner and dry thoroughly.
7. Step 7: Drop a few drops of Polish #4 into the wheel bore and spin it in using a pipe cleaner. Let dry for 2 minutes and buff out with a clean pipe cleaner. For best results let the wheel cure for 24 hours.

You can also use the WB polishes to polish the inner edge, outer hub and inner hub contact surfaces for ultimate performance. Wipe the wheel down thoroughly with preferably a Selvyt cloth.
Blow the wheel off good with compressed air and you are ready to go.