Im looking for an aggressive wheel polish with some abrasives in it to polish/buff out the polished lips on my wheels. They have lots of swirls and stuff from me using quck detailers and wiping off brake dust/grime before heading to car meets or going out. What can i use? It's a very soft aluminum too. Thanks!
Aggressive aluminum wheel polish?
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Setec Astronomy
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You're going to do this by hand?
forrest@mothers
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Regardless of the brand you use (and several companies offer multi-levels of aggressiveness in metal polishes, Meguiar's and Mothers included), I'd suggest you use a cordless drill at a low (300 rpm or so) setting.
A drill is more uniform in speed, so you'll get a more uniform result. You'll also need to make sure your tool/pad used is compatible with the polish you're using - aggressive pad with an aggressive polish.
You'll need to go through multiple steps, reducing the level of aggressiveness with each step, in order to come up with a quality finish, just like with paint.
Tape off any areas you don't want to come in contact with the polish. and, most importantly, make sure the finish you're working on is bare, polished aluminum - not coated or having a hyper finish.
Good luck.
A drill is more uniform in speed, so you'll get a more uniform result. You'll also need to make sure your tool/pad used is compatible with the polish you're using - aggressive pad with an aggressive polish.
You'll need to go through multiple steps, reducing the level of aggressiveness with each step, in order to come up with a quality finish, just like with paint.
Tape off any areas you don't want to come in contact with the polish. and, most importantly, make sure the finish you're working on is bare, polished aluminum - not coated or having a hyper finish.
Good luck.
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Thanks for the replies guys.
Can be by hand or a drill with a mother's powerball attachment.
I currently have mother's mag and aluminum polish, but i doubt that's aggressive so I'd look into what ever you guys would recommend. Can look into other drill compatible pads too if you guys know of any that are better than the powerball. Thanks!!
Can be by hand or a drill with a mother's powerball attachment.
I currently have mother's mag and aluminum polish, but i doubt that's aggressive so I'd look into what ever you guys would recommend. Can look into other drill compatible pads too if you guys know of any that are better than the powerball. Thanks!!