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Critter · 12-18-2006, 01:46 AM

I would like to polish these old wheels. There is a similar post in here, but I think mine are different because they were never polished to begin with. What products would work best? I have never done anything like this so I wanted some opinions on the best materials to use. I have a Dremel tool and of course drills if they will help. Is there something I should bath or soak them in first? Obviously fast and cheap is my goal, but I will take whatever time and money (within reason) needed to do it right.

bad_turbo · 12-18-2006, 02:58 AM

I've had some wheels polished at a local shop for $50 a wheel. Alot of work to do it yourself and make it look good, I think

Mudder · 12-20-2006, 02:03 PM

Not so sure those wheels can be polished if they are magnesium. I had good luck cleaning a set of those withan acid wheel cleaner. Can't think of the name of the brand but I will in time. Sorry.

Critter · 12-21-2006, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mudder

Not so sure those wheels can be polished if they are magnesium. I had good luck cleaning a set of those withan acid wheel cleaner. Can't think of the name of the brand but I will in time. Sorry.

Thats true, they might be magnesium. They are pretty old and I'm not sure of their specifics. Is there an easy way to tell what they are made of?

12-18-2006, 01:46 AM	#1
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	More polish questions I would like to polish these old wheels. There is a similar post in here, but I think mine are different because they were never polished to begin with. What products would work best? I have never done anything like this so I wanted some opinions on the best materials to use. I have a Dremel tool and of course drills if they will help. Is there something I should bath or soak them in first? Obviously fast and cheap is my goal, but I will take whatever time and money (within reason) needed to do it right. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

12-18-2006, 02:58 AM	#2
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: More polish questions I've had some wheels polished at a local shop for $50 a wheel. Alot of work to do it yourself and make it look good, I think __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

12-20-2006, 02:03 PM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: More polish questions Not so sure those wheels can be polished if they are magnesium. I had good luck cleaning a set of those withan acid wheel cleaner. Can't think of the name of the brand but I will in time. Sorry.

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