Chip Foose saved my back! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71chevylowrider · 05-26-2007, 09:38 PM

I kept seeing those Mother's comercials with Chip Foose using the Mothers powerball on some wheels, I figured if it's good enough for Chip, it's good enough for me, my wheels weren't looking so shiney anymore & when i looked close at them they were covered with fine scratch's that made the metel look dull, & was covered with water spots. I dreaded the thought of doing it by hand, last time I did that my back was killing me, so I bought the whole power ball package & decided to give it a try. I am very happy with the results, & it took less then 10 minutes per wheel. Check out the before & after pic's.

1LoC10 · 05-26-2007, 09:46 PM

cool, but ill still stick with chorme wheels, im lazy

71chevylowrider · 05-26-2007, 09:48 PM

I here ya, it's a pain, but not much of one anymore.

bowtieride · 05-26-2007, 10:18 PM

WOW, that looks great. My wheels look like your before picks. I just seen that kit the other day at the auto parts store and was wondering how well it worked. I know now, thanks for the pics.

1972CheyenneSuper · 05-26-2007, 10:23 PM

I agree, the powerballs are worth the money! I've polished 3 sets of aluminum semi truck rims in the past month. They take about 25 minutes a piece with the powerballs and about an hour and a half by hand.

71chevylowrider · 05-26-2007, 10:29 PM

Cool, I'm glad I could help you decide, the kit is the way to go cause just the 2 power balls come to $45-$50 the kit has both powerballs, the polish that's made for the power Balls & the extension, for around $45. I'm gonna try it on my billet steering wheel tomorrow, I'll post some before & afters for you guys & gals.

It might be more at your parts store, I talked the guy down, I think they wanted $60 for it, I buy crap there all the time, so he cut me a break.

**N2TRUX** · 05-26-2007, 10:25 PM

What's the kit cost?

Never mind, even if it cost 100 bucks it's worth it. I HATE to hand polish my billet wheels.

70c10 · 05-26-2007, 10:28 PM

Your rims look great!. I've been wanting to get the kit also.

70GMCer · 05-27-2007, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

Your rims look great!. I've been wanting to get the kit also.

Jim....you don't have time for that. You have a pool to finish, a bathroom to enlarge and get that brake system completed on the truck before you even think about doing any wheel cleaning.

Now.....get busy........

paaw · 05-26-2007, 11:12 PM

how does it work on chrome

71chevylowrider · 05-26-2007, 11:17 PM

I'm not sure I would try it on chrome, I guess it depends on where & how noticible the chrome your talking about, the polish that comes with the kit says its for all polishable types of metals, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, gold, silver & more, I would imagine that it's a little bit abrasive, & might scratch the chrome finish, maybe someone else has tried it on chrome, I wouldn't/haven't.

oldschooloutlaw · 05-26-2007, 11:32 PM

it works good on chrome

sodak69c10 · 05-26-2007, 11:43 PM

i agree power bal works good thats what i used on these valve covers i did half of one by hand then bought the powerball
Name: painted valve cover.jpg
Views: 1961
Size: 36.5 KB

Name: painted valve cover.jpg
Views: 1961
Size: 36.5 KB

Longhorn Man · 05-27-2007, 12:14 AM

I've had the large one for about 7 months or so... they are awsome!

WTB3 · 05-27-2007, 12:27 AM

Yeah i have the powerball and i love it... i use it on my aluminum wheels and all the chrome i have on my engine...

71chevylowrider · 05-27-2007, 12:59 AM

I guess I was worried about using the metal polish on chrome, have you guys used that? Or just the powerball itself on the chrome?

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-27-2007, 02:09 AM

well maybe ill give it a shot on my filthy ass wheels.....maybe

but its nice to know it works

WTB3 · 05-27-2007, 07:37 AM

I use the aluminum powerball polish on my chrome engine parts...

hgs_notes · 05-27-2007, 08:52 AM

Anyone ever use it on a wheel that is only part shiny and part cast? I have a set of the old school turbo fans. The machined surface on the face and around the bead, I think would be fine. But the rougher surface between the fins I thought might tear that sponge ball to pieces. Any thoughts?

Lippyp · 05-27-2007, 11:16 AM

I'd love a set to do my wheels but you can't buy them here in the UK because of a copyright dispute over the powerball name. Apparently someone else owns it here.

muddpile · 05-27-2007, 02:03 PM

I have the kit as well, best thing I've used on aluminum in my life. A huge time saver, and does an amazing job.

CG · 05-27-2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lippyp

I'd love a set to do my wheels but you can't buy them here in the UK because of a copyright dispute over the powerball name. Apparently someone else owns it here.

Cant you just get a board member to buy em for you and ship em? Maybe that would cost too much, I have no idea how much shipping to the UK costs. Course getting caught with a contraband power ball set up could get you locked up in the Tower of London, hanging from one of those metal cages with the spikes inside...

71chevylowrider · 05-27-2007, 06:18 PM

I agree with CG, heck I'll send you one if you want to pay for it! I'll just say it's Cuban Cigars & not the awsome, black market Powerball

Lippyp · 05-28-2007, 04:30 AM

Cuban Cigars are perfectly legal here! We have a special prison for people that smuggle powerballs, they string you up by your wrists and have two powerballs set on a fast speed to buff your nuts up!

CG · 05-28-2007, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lippyp

Cuban Cigars are perfectly legal here! We have a special prison for people that smuggle powerballs, they string you up by your wrists and have two powerballs set on a fast speed to buff your nuts up!

LOL...I hope you mean lug nuts, other wise this may have to be moved to the dark side of the board

05-26-2007, 09:38 PM	#1
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Chip Foose saved my back! I kept seeing those Mother's comercials with Chip Foose using the Mothers powerball on some wheels, I figured if it's good enough for Chip, it's good enough for me, my wheels weren't looking so shiney anymore & when i looked close at them they were covered with fine scratch's that made the metel look dull, & was covered with water spots. I dreaded the thought of doing it by hand, last time I did that my back was killing me, so I bought the whole power ball package & decided to give it a try. I am very happy with the results, & it took less then 10 minutes per wheel. Check out the before & after pic's. Attached Images Last edited by 71chevylowrider; 05-26-2007 at 09:39 PM.

05-26-2007, 09:46 PM	#2
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! cool, but ill still stick with chorme wheels, im lazy __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

05-26-2007, 09:48 PM	#3
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! I here ya, it's a pain, but not much of one anymore.

05-26-2007, 10:18 PM	#4
bowtieride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 103	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! WOW, that looks great. My wheels look like your before picks. I just seen that kit the other day at the auto parts store and was wondering how well it worked. I know now, thanks for the pics.

05-26-2007, 10:23 PM	#5
1972CheyenneSuper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ND Posts: 223	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! I agree, the powerballs are worth the money! I've polished 3 sets of aluminum semi truck rims in the past month. They take about 25 minutes a piece with the powerballs and about an hour and a half by hand.

05-26-2007, 10:29 PM	#6
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! Cool, I'm glad I could help you decide, the kit is the way to go cause just the 2 power balls come to $45-$50 the kit has both powerballs, the polish that's made for the power Balls & the extension, for around $45. I'm gonna try it on my billet steering wheel tomorrow, I'll post some before & afters for you guys & gals. It might be more at your parts store, I talked the guy down, I think they wanted $60 for it, I buy crap there all the time, so he cut me a break. Last edited by 71chevylowrider; 05-26-2007 at 10:31 PM.

05-26-2007, 10:25 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! What's the kit cost? Never mind, even if it cost 100 bucks it's worth it. I HATE to hand polish my billet wheels. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-26-2007, 10:28 PM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! Your rims look great!. I've been wanting to get the kit also. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

05-26-2007, 11:12 PM	#10
paaw Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nashville Posts: 217	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! how does it work on chrome __________________ 1997 pontiac grand prix gt (daily driver) for now; 2004 dodge ram quad cab (wife's truck) 4.7; 2000 pontiac booneville (wife daily driver) 1972 chevy cheyenne 350 bored 40 over 700r trans 373 gears ( posi) soon to be daily driver; 2002 gsxr750 sold

05-26-2007, 11:17 PM	#11
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! I'm not sure I would try it on chrome, I guess it depends on where & how noticible the chrome your talking about, the polish that comes with the kit says its for all polishable types of metals, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, gold, silver & more, I would imagine that it's a little bit abrasive, & might scratch the chrome finish, maybe someone else has tried it on chrome, I wouldn't/haven't.

05-26-2007, 11:32 PM	#12
oldschooloutlaw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Last big town in KY before the VA Line Posts: 66	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! it works good on chrome __________________ Drive fast and Take Chances - In memory of Todd Rowe #725 Fire Chief 96 Chevy K1500 67 Chevelle 70 Chevy C10 - Old Red

05-26-2007, 11:43 PM	#13
sodak69c10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rapid City, South Dakota Posts: 285	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! i agree power bal works good thats what i used on these valve covers i did half of one by hand then bought the powerball __________________ ,Clint LOUD PIPES SAVE LIVES 69 C-10 short stepside 406 sbc, 02 YAMAHA WR250F, 07 SUZUKI SV650S, 81 Grand Prix 355 sbc, 81 XT 500 YAMAHA

05-27-2007, 12:14 AM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! I've had the large one for about 7 months or so... they are awsome!

05-27-2007, 12:27 AM	#15
WTB3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 84	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! Yeah i have the powerball and i love it... i use it on my aluminum wheels and all the chrome i have on my engine... __________________ '65 Chevy 1/2 ton Longbed '71 Chevy 1/2 ton Longbed Last edited by WTB3; 05-27-2007 at 12:28 AM.

05-27-2007, 12:59 AM	#16
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! I guess I was worried about using the metal polish on chrome, have you guys used that? Or just the powerball itself on the chrome?



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

05-27-2007, 02:09 AM	#17
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! well maybe ill give it a shot on my filthy ass wheels.....maybe but its nice to know it works __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-27-2007, 07:37 AM	#18
WTB3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 84	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! I use the aluminum powerball polish on my chrome engine parts... __________________ '65 Chevy 1/2 ton Longbed '71 Chevy 1/2 ton Longbed

05-27-2007, 08:52 AM	#19
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! Anyone ever use it on a wheel that is only part shiny and part cast? I have a set of the old school turbo fans. The machined surface on the face and around the bead, I think would be fine. But the rougher surface between the fins I thought might tear that sponge ball to pieces. Any thoughts? __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

05-27-2007, 11:16 AM	#20
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! I'd love a set to do my wheels but you can't buy them here in the UK because of a copyright dispute over the powerball name. Apparently someone else owns it here. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

05-27-2007, 02:03 PM	#21
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! I have the kit as well, best thing I've used on aluminum in my life. A huge time saver, and does an amazing job. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

05-27-2007, 06:18 PM	#23
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! I agree with CG, heck I'll send you one if you want to pay for it! I'll just say it's Cuban Cigars & not the awsome, black market Powerball

05-28-2007, 04:30 AM	#24
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Chip Foose saved my back! Cuban Cigars are perfectly legal here! We have a special prison for people that smuggle powerballs, they string you up by your wrists and have two powerballs set on a fast speed to buff your nuts up! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.