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    1. #1
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      Mar 2005
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      Jackson Ms
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      how do you polish your wheels?

      after sitting in the shop for 7 months my polished wheels look a bit dull

      what product and method do you use to polish and maintain your wheels?

      Chris V
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    2. #2
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      Jan 2005
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      Dallas TX
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      Blue Magic to get close and Mothers Billet for the final touch.

    3. #3
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      May 2005
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      Mothers Mag and aluminum polish on a powerball mini.
      Nick R.
      69 Camaro - 383, 700R4, 12 bolt 3.55, Hotchkis, Bilstein, Global West, Morris Classic
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      Do you still believe in all the things that you stood by before? Are you out there on the front lines, or at home keeping score?
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    4. #4
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      I never polish my wheels, I give my little sister a blue microfiber towel and a can of Mothers Billet. In about an hour or 2 the rims are done. Thats her designated car job.

    5. #5
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      Quote Originally Posted by wills55
      I never polish my wheels, I give my little sister a blue microfiber towel and a can of Mothers Billet. In about an hour or 2 the rims are done. Thats her designated car job.
      can i borrow your little sister?
      Chris V
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    6. #6
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      After using polish by hand or power, use some spray detailer like Final Inspection to help clean up. It will help eliminate the gooey black residue that tries to dry on in the corners.

      Also remember while polishing to go with the grain of the aluminum like you would with wood. Say that 10x fast....
      Jason

    7. #7
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      Jul 2006
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      San Diego, CA
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      Be sure to never use a product that has ammonia in it. Ammonia speeds up the dulling process. Most products don't have it, but be sure the one you use doesn't.

    8. #8
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      Quote Originally Posted by JayR
      After using polish by hand or power, use some spray detailer like Final Inspection to help clean up. It will help eliminate the gooey black residue that tries to dry on in the corners.

      Also remember while polishing to go with the grain of the aluminum like you would with wood. Say that 10x fast....
      Wow, look at you sounding like a wheel guy!

      I use Mothers billet polish, and after rubbing it on, with the grain of the wheel with a foam applicator, spray on to the wheel detail spray and wipe it clean with a micro fiber cloth. Remember, never up and down the spokes, but side to side with the grain of the wheel! They are turned that way in the lathe, so you are working with the grain.

    9. #9
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      May 2008
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      Mesquite Texas
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      Meguiar's
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      Mag & Aluminum Polish.
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