Wheel polish
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Idaho
The most important thing about wheels is to keep them clean and use some sort of polish/wax a few times a year. Most people I've seen having problems are those who neglect their wheels. My wheels get wiped down every washing and waxed two or three times a year. You'll get plenty of suggestions on what to use, but the important thing is to use something, regularly.
Last edited by sfchief; Jun 26, 2009 at 01:36 PM.
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From: Gulf Coast
Use a pad of OOOO steel wool saturated with Mothers billet aluminum polish for the initial cleanup. Use the Semi-chrome for the final step with a soft cotton t-shirt or cloth. Be sure to keep the steel wool wet and it will not scratch,just makes the job go a lot faster. Semi-chrome is fantastic stuff,just kinda pricey at 9.00 for a small tube,thats why I use the other stuff for the initial cleanup. Once you got things looking the way you want just hit it again every coupla months and it will be easy to keep up.
Good Luck
Tom
Good Luck
Tom
Last edited by TOMMAY; Jun 26, 2009 at 02:05 PM.
Meguiars Fine-Cut Cleaner is what I use to maintain the rims this way I don't have to worry about messing up the painted section.
This is the description a mildly abrasive cleaner that removes fine surface defects including light oxidation, stains, scratches, swirls and fresh water spots.
This is the description a mildly abrasive cleaner that removes fine surface defects including light oxidation, stains, scratches, swirls and fresh water spots.
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if you want to retain a shine for a long time after polishing, this is a tip that works sweet. ya know that rain-x stuff that is made for windshields?? wipe it on with a buffing rag after polishing, and it somehow seals the surface to prevent oxidation a lot better than if you'd not used the rain-x. i build aluminum and stainless steel parts for hot rods, been doing it for a very long time, and i found what works for me and i'm a stickin with it. i'm hoping that this information is helpful to someone.