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Old 12-01-2008, 04:52 PM
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Default What is the best Aluminum. polish to use ?

i like to fine the best Aluminum. polish i like to make my wheel shine on my Rocker c
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Old 12-01-2008, 05:02 PM
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on my deuces' rear wheel i use mothers aluminum wheel polish.that i bought at a local autoparts store. my wheel shines better than it ever did new. i use it only twice a year, once in the fall and then again in the spring. i use soft clothes for applying and polishing but i have heard alot of people on this site that use a powerball attached to a drill.
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Old 12-01-2008, 05:07 PM
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Thanks I am useing mothers aluminum polish now and soso i think there a a better one out there
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ditto... MOTHERS!
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You could try strongarmsprays.com

Very Good cleaner, unsure of polishing abilities, GREAT protectant!
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Old 12-01-2008, 05:49 PM
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I switched from Mothers Aluminum polish to Mothers Billet metal polish. The Billet polish cost more and comes in a smaller container, but it does work better.
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I use Meguiars NXT Generation Metal Polish. The rear wheel, clutch and brake levers shine like chrome!!
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Masters Formula. Makes dull aluminum look like a mirror with very little effort.
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You may want to check if your wheels have a protactive coating on them.
If they do I don't think you can polish them.

On the other hand the best milti-purpose metals polish I have found is White Diamond.
Works espically well on aluminum. Easy on- Easy off.

I have tried many and this works the best for me.
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boms away from the BOM cleaners is #1 in my book
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