Mothers PowerBall

Anyone know if the Powerball on a drill as foolproof as the PC or is a little more care needed?



Cheers,

Phil
 
Also, does this thing have any effect on clear coated wheels? From what I'm reading on the website, I'd guess it doesn't.
 
ntwrkguy1 said:
Also, does this thing have any effect on clear coated wheels? From what I'm reading on the website, I'd guess it doesn't.
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You need to use it with a proper polish, depending on the wheel finish.



i.e.:



polished aluminum wheel - use an aluminum polish

chrome plated wheel - use a chrome polish

clear coated wheel - use a clear coat wheel polish, or a paint product like many here do.
 
How long does a powerball last? It's quite expensive and I'd be concerned about it's life. Especially when using different chemicals with it and having to wash it out repeatedly.
 
We haven't worn a ball out yet in testing. Assuming you wash it on a regular basis, and reverse it on the attaching hardware, I'd guess you'd never wear it out in 5 years of average use.
 
I used it and wasnt to impressed by it. Didnt give the results I wanted on the wheels. Went back to doing the wheel by hand.
 
spoilers, groundeffects, headlites, wheels, around mirrors, door jams, apply wax, apply polish, emblems, bumpers. It fits on the end of a drill.
 
Thanks for the link to the video. My brother-in-law just bought a Harley that has been in storage for 8 years and is in need of some serious polishing. I'm going to pick up the power ball.
 
Is the powerball able to be used to remove swirls from paint if used like a rotary? Or is that just asking too much from it. I'm guessing a cordless drill isn't going to give enough RPM for the job.
 
The cordless drill is a pro DeWalt, I believe. I don't expect the PowerBall and a cordless drill to remove swirl marks since the foam isn't that aggressive.



Any brand of drill will work, although a more powerful one will help in tight areas - a light duty one would likely stop when the ball compresses to get into tight areas.
 
I have a pretty badly oxidized diamond plate box I am trying to bring back to life, and I am wondering if the powerball can really handle the job. Anyone have experience using this thing on diamond plate? In combination with it I am considering using Mother's Incredible Billet Polish. I have heard good things about it and defeating oxidation. Although I see they make a Power Metal polish that may be intended for use with the ball, I don't know. I just know that this truck box project has turned into something bigger than I thought it would. Polishing by hand has been the best so far, but I would like to restore it and get it back on my truck in the next year so a machine method would be helpful.
 
Billet Polish is very mild. You'll need to use a regular aluminum polish instead to remove the oxidation, then you can use Billet if you want an even finer finish.
 
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