Spruced up the wheels today. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Psycho71 · 06-09-2008, 08:47 PM

I was going to be getting some new wheels as part of this phase of the build. But since I blew my budget a few large purchases ago, some concessions had to be made. So I decided I'd at least try to polish a few of the 300,000 plus miles off of my existing wheels. I picked up a Mother's mini ball, and some polish today. Man, what a difference a couple of hours can make.

Before

After

Before and After side by side

Another

Driver's side.

Well, she's almost done for a while. I still have a few bugs to work out in a few areas (nothing big). But when those get ironed out, she should get me around town 'til she gets torn down for the mean motor, OD, posi/gears, and some real paint.

Jay

**Stocker** · 06-09-2008, 08:53 PM

Nice!!

ChevLoRay · 06-09-2008, 09:00 PM

I have the same wheels on my '96. They were installed in 2001 and never touched by my son, except for washes, while he was in Fairfield, CA. I bought the PowerBall and the mini. I don't like the big one, at least so far. My concern is the little oxidation spots that appear here and there. So, at the Power Tour in Little Rock on Saturday, I asked the reps at Mother's and they suggested their Billet polish. Haven't tried it, so don't know if it is any better. But, it's worth a shot.

Your wheels cleaned up nicely.

chevy_mike · 06-09-2008, 10:30 PM

That's funny, I just bought a mini ball last night and was polishing a set of wheels today. I picked them up last week and the front ones were almost black from brake dust and grim. A power wash yesterday, some Simple Green to get a fair amount of the caked on brake dust and about 15 minutes with the mini ball and though not new looking, look fairly close.

Good stuff.

Psycho71 · 06-09-2008, 10:35 PM

Yeah, Mine came off of my '98 1/2 ton. It had close to 300,000 miles on it when I swapped it for the 71 (yeah, it's got the wrong grill right now..another thing to be addressed before too long).

The Billet polish huh? Might give that a try next.

I wouldn't be so dead set on getting new wheels if I could find a pair of these in 15x10. But they seem nonexistent in that size. Oh well, good reason to save for the Halibrand Gassers I want anyway.

Jay

stllookn · 06-09-2008, 10:38 PM

Nice...run'em!!!!

06-09-2008, 08:47 PM	#1
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Spruced up the wheels today. I was going to be getting some new wheels as part of this phase of the build. But since I blew my budget a few large purchases ago, some concessions had to be made. So I decided I'd at least try to polish a few of the 300,000 plus miles off of my existing wheels. I picked up a Mother's mini ball, and some polish today. Man, what a difference a couple of hours can make. Before After Before and After side by side Another Driver's side. Well, she's almost done for a while. I still have a few bugs to work out in a few areas (nothing big). But when those get ironed out, she should get me around town 'til she gets torn down for the mean motor, OD, posi/gears, and some real paint. Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

06-09-2008, 08:53 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Spruced up the wheels today. Nice!! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-09-2008, 09:00 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Spruced up the wheels today. I have the same wheels on my '96. They were installed in 2001 and never touched by my son, except for washes, while he was in Fairfield, CA. I bought the PowerBall and the mini. I don't like the big one, at least so far. My concern is the little oxidation spots that appear here and there. So, at the Power Tour in Little Rock on Saturday, I asked the reps at Mother's and they suggested their Billet polish. Haven't tried it, so don't know if it is any better. But, it's worth a shot. Your wheels cleaned up nicely. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-09-2008, 10:30 PM	#4
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Spruced up the wheels today. That's funny, I just bought a mini ball last night and was polishing a set of wheels today. I picked them up last week and the front ones were almost black from brake dust and grim. A power wash yesterday, some Simple Green to get a fair amount of the caked on brake dust and about 15 minutes with the mini ball and though not new looking, look fairly close. Good stuff.

06-09-2008, 10:35 PM	#5
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: Spruced up the wheels today. Yeah, Mine came off of my '98 1/2 ton. It had close to 300,000 miles on it when I swapped it for the 71 (yeah, it's got the wrong grill right now..another thing to be addressed before too long). The Billet polish huh? Might give that a try next. I wouldn't be so dead set on getting new wheels if I could find a pair of these in 15x10. But they seem nonexistent in that size. Oh well, good reason to save for the Halibrand Gassers I want anyway. Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

06-09-2008, 10:38 PM	#6
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Spruced up the wheels today. Nice...run'em!!!! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)



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