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likaroc13 · 02-04-2013, 06:11 PM

Got a set of Ultra mag wheels that I cleaned using a combo of Purple Power, steel wool, Scotch Brite pad, & Eagle One Etching Mag Cleaner. Now I need to polish them out. From what I understand, the Mothers Powerball Mini is probably my best option. I've used this method once before on a set of Eagle "Torq-thrust" wheels, along with the Mothers Power Metal polish, which worked great. These are more of a machined finish though, so I think the Mag polish would be my first step. Then I can step up to a different polish to finish them out. However, I'm not sure what Powerball to use, the Mini or the Cone? I'm posting pics of what I started with & how it looks now.

piecesparts · 02-05-2013, 05:27 AM

If you truly want to polish them out, then you will have to use something more agressive to start with than the Mothers billet polish ball or tapered foam buffers. I would use a air driven or electric die grinder and then put a buffing taper on it then use what is called a razor buff wheel. These come in different levels of agressive material and can take the wheel from what you have to a near mirror finish. You have to use polishing compounds that comes in sticks which starts with the grey for the rought cut, then the green to set a finish, and finally the white to polish to color or shine.

Start with Eastwood products for what you need in buffing equipment, but you would have to search the web for razor buffs. The size that works best is about 3" in diameter. There is also some places like Harbor Freight that has some pollishing items.

http://www.matchlessmetal.com/buffs-specialty.html

When you have a finish on the wheels, then you can polish and clean with the foam items from Mothers.

likaroc13 · 02-05-2013, 01:09 PM

yeah, I'm not looking to get that involved with them

....I don't have a place right now that would allow for air tools, & I don't have an electric die grinder either. I'm not looking to "mirror" polish them either, just make 'em shine a bit. I acquired them when I bought my Tahoe, so I'm just cleaning them up to sell later.

stocker96 · 02-17-2013, 06:55 AM

of your options Id choose the ball. though I do like how they look now.

02-04-2013, 06:11 PM	#1
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	What would you use to polish these? Got a set of Ultra mag wheels that I cleaned using a combo of Purple Power, steel wool, Scotch Brite pad, & Eagle One Etching Mag Cleaner. Now I need to polish them out. From what I understand, the Mothers Powerball Mini is probably my best option. I've used this method once before on a set of Eagle "Torq-thrust" wheels, along with the Mothers Power Metal polish, which worked great. These are more of a machined finish though, so I think the Mag polish would be my first step. Then I can step up to a different polish to finish them out. However, I'm not sure what Powerball to use, the Mini or the Cone? I'm posting pics of what I started with & how it looks now. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

02-05-2013, 05:27 AM	#2
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: What would you use to polish these? If you truly want to polish them out, then you will have to use something more agressive to start with than the Mothers billet polish ball or tapered foam buffers. I would use a air driven or electric die grinder and then put a buffing taper on it then use what is called a razor buff wheel. These come in different levels of agressive material and can take the wheel from what you have to a near mirror finish. You have to use polishing compounds that comes in sticks which starts with the grey for the rought cut, then the green to set a finish, and finally the white to polish to color or shine. Start with Eastwood products for what you need in buffing equipment, but you would have to search the web for razor buffs. The size that works best is about 3" in diameter. There is also some places like Harbor Freight that has some pollishing items. http://www.matchlessmetal.com/buffs-specialty.html When you have a finish on the wheels, then you can polish and clean with the foam items from Mothers. __________________ Frank

02-05-2013, 01:09 PM	#3
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: What would you use to polish these? yeah, I'm not looking to get that involved with them ....I don't have a place right now that would allow for air tools, & I don't have an electric die grinder either. I'm not looking to "mirror" polish them either, just make 'em shine a bit. I acquired them when I bought my Tahoe, so I'm just cleaning them up to sell later. __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

02-17-2013, 06:55 AM	#4
stocker96 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: North Road, Alaska Posts: 154	Re: What would you use to polish these? of your options Id choose the ball. though I do like how they look now.



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