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Old 01-29-2006, 09:23 PM
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Cleaning polished aluminum wheels

allright my new wheels that i got like 5 months ago look like crap now any know some good products for cleaning, polishing wheels
there mickey thompson 2 wheels polished aluminum
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Mothers Billet Metal Polish.
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Wenol is also very good.
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heavymetalpolish.com best stuff I've ever used!!
Old 01-31-2006, 11:21 AM
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Another vote for mothers.. it's really time consuming though. I usually spend 45 minutes to an hour on each wheel when I do mine. This is probably the reason whey my Black steelies from two winters ago are still on there..
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I bought some stuff at Les Schwab tires that was pretty good; I think it is the Heavy Metal Polish that Big uses! Works well. Polished wheels are good, but you have to polish at least once a month in good weather to keep em looking good, even more if they've been exposed to rain, snow, mud, etc
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One word. Powerball.
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wow, I have the same problem with my procomps. I have had them on for about 2 months through 2 minor snow storms, havent polished them once, and they are starting to pit, but it is very very minor. I was only anticipating on doing them once a year, 4 hours is a little much, and local shops want $100+, I wouldnt suggest polished aluminum wheels to anyone, after this.
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