Wheel Polishing Needed

Madmiles442 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-18-2006, 09:06 PM

I bought a set of 17" wheels that have been neglected for a bit and they need some polishing work.
Anyone have a recommendation on a shop to shine these up?
Thanks a bunch!

btsai · #2 (**permalink**) 03-18-2006, 10:14 PM

Have you considered the Mother's PowerBall system? Looks like a pretty cool tool...

http://www.autogeek.net/mo5140.html

427Aggie · #3 (**permalink**) 03-19-2006, 07:26 AM

I don't have his number but Brad Shelby over in Garland is great with the polishing wheel. If you give Michael up at Keith Craft Motorsports in Plano a call I know he has the number somewhere.

matt

Don · #4 (**permalink**) 03-19-2006, 02:25 PM

If you decide to do the polishing yourself, try Wenol:

http://www.autogeek.net/wenol1.html

mgiannetto · #5 (**permalink**) 03-19-2006, 03:51 PM

Hello,

You might also consider Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish. I have used it and the results are fantastic.

Have also used Wenol. I personally prefer the Wenol on the SS sidepipes and the Mothers polish on the Aluminum rims.

Let us know how you make out.

Regards,

Mike

Madmiles442 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-19-2006, 07:31 PM

Well, these wheels have oxidized and I'd be surprised if an over-the-counter polish is going to get there. I worked on just one spoke with a polishing wheel on my grinder with white rouge buffing compound and it took 30 minutes to get it to shine up. That's when I realized I need to pass it on to someone with more expertise, or more tools, or more patience....

kajun · #7 (**permalink**) 03-25-2006, 06:13 AM

Try some mothers polish and this handy set of felt polishing cones.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....1002&SKU=10225