Introducing our exclusive
Secret Formula Axle Polish
for Pinewood Derby Cars
The combination of our two step polishing
process and
special formula takes polish technology to a
whole new level. The result is superior
to any other polish available.
Easy Two Step Process:
See for yourself. These close-up photos of an axle show the axle before polishing, then after using our step 1 polish then the finished result after applying our Final Step polish.
- Step 1: Removes rough spots and gives the axle an initial polishing.
- Final Step : A very fine polish that gives your axle a mirror like finish.
 Before |
 After Step 1 |
 Finished Axle |
This is the process that we recommended for polishing your axles
What you will need:
- Our Secret Formula Axle Polish
- Old T-shirt or other light cloth.
- Drill, vice or pliers.
1. Inspect your axles for flaws. Replace defective
axles. |
2. Check that your axles are straight by either rolling them on a flat surface or spinning them in a drill. Replace axles that are not straight or use our Pro-Axle-Press to straighten the axles. |
The axles that are supplied in your Pinewood Derby kit have burrs and crimp marks that are created during the manufacturing process. These imperfections cause friction between the axle and the wheel. |
3. Carefully remove the burr on the head of the axle and crimp marks on the axle shaft with a jeweler’s file. |
4. Cut three 8” by 1” strips from an old t-shirt or other light cloth. |
 5. Spread a very thin layer of the Step 1 polish on a 4” center section of one of the cloth strips. |
6. Mount an axle in a drill or vice or hold it with a pliers (drill is preferred). |
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9. If using a vice or pliers, move the cloth back and forth 1” for 15 seconds. Turn the axle 90 deg. and repeat until all sides of the axle are polished. |
10. If done right, there should be a dark residue on the cloth. |
11. Using the same method, take one of the clean cloth strips and clean the axle of any excess polish. |
12. Repeat steps 6 – 11 for the other axles.
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