Mag wheels

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So I recently acquired a 89 Ford Bronco. I’ve wanted a bronco since i was about 14 and never seemed to find one that i really liked until now. The paint is really nice, original interior is nice but overall it still needs some tlc. I’m doing one thing at a time but the first thing I’m doing is fixing a couple of small mechanical issues (rear main seal, rear pinion seal, power steering line, etc.). Today I decided to tackle trying to polish the wheels. They are heavily corroded and are uncoated aluminum wheels. So first attempt I did was a meguiars aluminum wheel cleaner and then a LOT of elbow grease and mothers mag polish. They are definitely way nicer but still have a long way to go. Looking for any tips at all on this? I just got done nano skin to the whole truck and I’m BEAT!! Here are a couple of pictures. Thanks in advance!

EDIT: appears that I can’t post pictures now without “upgrading Tapatalk” so no pics for now. I’ll try something else tomorrow!


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Wow, nice truck.

Mike is gonna love this one.
 
Pretty truck. I hate those parking lights tho!!! The 79ish through 86 and the 92+ are better looking. Those 87-91s are just yeesh for me.
 
Thanks guys! I am super excited about this vehicle. I have owned a couple of hobby vehicles but this one I’ll plan on keeping for ever and handing down to my kids. I will start a separate thread on the progress of this truck and what all I do to it. I also own a Land Rover LR3 that is going to be my off road vehicle only. I may start a build/detail thread on it also. Now I need to build a shop to keep my toys in and wrench/detail them.


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Here is a very small sample of only mothers mag polish. They have potential! I need the solution!


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Mothers cone and a drill. Some #0000 steel wool will help with the stubborn areas.
 
You could try some Wenol with a paper towel keep rubbing it in until the paper towel turns black.
 
So I know it’s been a while but I found something that worked incredible. I tried a lot of polish and nothing worked nearly as well as this. Bought it at a chrome shop for big trucks.
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Used a power ball (large and small) and this stuff and couldn’t be happier but also did incredible on my mirrors and chrome bumper.
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Good results!

Wondering if Mothers mag cleaner has the same stuff as the one you have?

Wondering if the power ball was the key to creating the results you have? Just thinking out loud here...

Tom
 
TMQ said:
Good results!

Wondering if Mothers mag cleaner has the same stuff as the one you have?

Wondering if the power ball was the key to creating the results you have? Just thinking out loud here...

Tom
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No sir. I tried that and with the powerball. Not even close honestly.


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