Polishing alloys

brackie · 09-01-2007, 04:18 AM

Yep. Thanks mate. I'm off to Coles

The mags (Andrew tells me) are "Performance" and they were/are in dirty shape but not kerb-rashed or buckled although there were a couple of spots where wheel balance weights had left marks.

I masked up and painted the centre parts with Satin Black and then used very fine wet and dry to remove oxidation from the exposed alloy parts. I then rubbed back with cutting compound but couldn't get the final "polished aluminum" look. I reckon the Autosol will give me that.

**alex g** · 09-01-2007, 07:22 PM

get yourself a range of wet and dry starting from 320 to 800 is with one step in between. when you fingers are sore and bloody you may be close, next go to the hardware store and get a polishing mop to suit your drill, if you have a bench grinder thats even better(but more expensive to set up) then starting with the brown compound and a rough mop go to town with that finishing of with a cotton mop and white compound and then use the autosol to maintain the shine(although i prefer the softer less abrasive polishes ie mequirs and mothers)

**WEDEL.1** · 10-01-2007, 07:44 PM

Mmmmmm, good German stuff if I remenber right!

Maris

**WEDEL.1** · 10-01-2007, 07:47 PM

Best results are from a professional wheel polisher.

Maris

brackie · 10-01-2007, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by Green T4

Best results are from a professional wheel polisher.

Maris

Nah, mate. I'm a do-it-yourselfer. Got the first wheel finished today except for the final Autosol polish (will buy that when I go to town tomorrow). Really pleased with the result and looking forward to the other 2 1/2 (got 1/2 of the second wheel done just now). Will post pics.

When I've finished the Performance mags it's time for the Cheviots. (Now they will be a challenge

) Still need wheel bolts.. Anybody?

Do you guys think it's worth clearcoating when finished?