powerball on clearcoated wheels?

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New VW with wheels that have some black on them, which was marred from the dealer. Should I suck it up and hand polish them, or is PB a good option? If so, use something like 105/205, or is there a better option?

Thanks.
 
No it's a very good option. I used it on my cc gmc alloy wheels with some minor scratches and worked great. I wouldn't think you would need to start with 105 though. I used 3m ultrafine machine polish. Start least aggressive first and see what it does then move up.
 
Depending on the shape of your rims, you may find the PowerCone a better choice than a PowerBall or PowerBall Mini.

We've found a product like our Plastic Polish to be a good choice for wheel polishing, if the marring is minor on a coated rim.

Give it a try before moving to something more aggressive like the 105/205 combo.
 
Any pics? My Trans Am has clearcoated polished aluminum wheels with some defects on them that I'd like to clean up.
 
I'm also interested in this. I have Black painted OEM wheels that have some scratches and swirls that need to come out.
 
Me too. I was told not to get to agressive on my clear coated wheels. My 2010 Camaro has these wheels. THANKS !!!!!
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BTLew81 said:
New VW with wheels that have some black on them, which was marred from the dealer. Should I suck it up and hand polish them, or is PB a good option? If so, use something like 105/205, or is there a better option?

Thanks.
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I used 105 on my clear coated Audi wheels. Turned out great where I could reach them with the PC. I was thinking of getting a PB but I've heard that they fall apart rather quickly.
 
brlukosk said:
I used 105 on my clear coated Audi wheels. Turned out great where I could reach them with the PC. I was thinking of getting a PB but I've heard that they fall apart rather quickly.
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My Dad has one, it's been holding up for about 1.5 years now
 
forrest...is the cone safe to use on clearcoated wheels?
 
Thanks for the help. Might try doing them by hand with 105/205. I know it may take a bit longer, but Im thinking it shouldnt be too bad...we shall see.
 
BTLew81 said:
forrest...is the cone safe to use on clearcoated wheels?
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The determining factor is the polish, not the tool - it's safe to use with an appropriate polish on a coated rim.

Me? I'd use Plastic Polish. Others might choose something else.


As for those 5 spoke Camaro rims - they're big and open. An original (large) PowerBall would work fine. A PowerCone would work well also because you can lay it on its side and use the barrel for your work.
 
BTW, the trick to a long pasting PowerBall/PowerCone is to clean it after each use.

Dishwashing soap and warm water in a bucket work great. Just squeeze it in the water, rinse well and let air dry.

The PowerBall and PowerBall Mini have the added advantage of being reversible - remove the element from the retainer and turn it around. Presto - a new PowerBall face to work with.

I've been using the same PowerBall for 6 years now and haven't worn it out yet. I have yet to see one properly cared for that's "worn out". Like rotating tires on a car - you'll get longer life by caring for your tools. I reverse mine after each use.
 
forrest@mothers said:
The determining factor is the polish, not the tool - it's safe to use with an appropriate polish on a coated rim.

Me? I'd use Plastic Polish. Others might choose something else.


As for those 5 spoke Camaro rims - they're big and open. An original (large) PowerBall would work fine. A PowerCone would work well also because you can lay it on its side and use the barrel for your work.[/QUOTE]


THANKS !!!!!!

I always learn some good info on here from EXPERTS :)
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I use the cone and power ball mini all the time! :dblthumb2:

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Trashed C5 wheels
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After M105/M205 (Power ball mini and rotary used)
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rasky...any issues using the cone on cleared wheels? Are you using polishes like 105/205 with the cone and ball?
 
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