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Old 11-11-2002, 08:50 PM
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Wheel polish question...

Anyone know a good polish for polished alloy rims? I have American Racing Rims, and I was wondering what would be good for getting that "bling bling"(haha had to use that description!) shine!
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Old 11-12-2002, 08:46 PM
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ordinary white toothpaste.
 
Old 11-13-2002, 10:12 AM
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ordinary white toothpaste.
Are you serious? I had heard this rumor once before but was skeptical. Does it really work? Do you scrub it on or put it on a rag like soap?
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Old 11-14-2002, 07:51 AM
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i've never tried it myself but i've heard it'll work. just rub the toothpaste on there with a rag or something and wash it off. minty fresh wheels! but if you wanna go get some polish, i recommend Blue Magic Wheel Polish, the kind you get in a jar, not the liquid kind. I've polished my wheels with it once and it worked very nice.
 
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My friend had some AR's on his jeep, and he said to use windex, but AR says to use dish soap, which is what I've been using, but I want a showroom shine. I might try that toothpaste though... do you know anyone that has tried it?
thanks for the advice
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Anyone ever try NeverDull? I imagine this stuff will make wheels look great. Seen it used on aircraft to shine up SS brake lines, hydraulic lines, etc.
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Originally posted by UKMyers
Are you serious? I had heard this rumor once before but was skeptical. Does it really work? Do you scrub it on or put it on a rag like soap?
The best way to apply it is by using your wife / girlfriend's toothbrush without them knowing it.
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I like Eagle One Billet Polish as described on my Tips page on my website.
The stuff makes my sodapop can Centerline wheels look like chrome almost.

However for applying, you may find it easier to get one of these handy dandy wheel polishers.

It will put a smile on your face
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Originally posted by Philly
I see she is wearing her latex gloves to keep her danty hands perserved
Does she polish anything other than wheels? :eek:
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