Polishing dull aluminum wheels

[602rwtq]

What's the procedure for polishing a dull, uncoated, naked aluminum wheel?

 

[White95Max]

1. Polish with a metal polish such as Mothers mag/aluminum polish.

2. Buff off.

 

[602rwtq]

Sure, but what tool can get inside a wheel? Most likely a Dremel, but what attachment should be used? The Dremel polishing pads are tiny.

 

[Eliot Ness]

You may want to try the new Mothers PowerBall:



http://www.autogeek.net/mo5140.html



A Dremel has a lot of uses, but as you said the pads are small and it would take forever to polish a set of wheels.

 

[CRXSi90]

edit: I just realized I didn't address your question/problem. Powerball works, otherwise just take the wheel off...thats what project I'm currently working on. happy days



http://autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&goto=newpost&threadid=53030



Hey, I just made a post in another thread, you might want to check it out.



Cliff notes: 3" polishing pads for electric drill. Haven't tried them, but sounds good, at least for my wheels.



bottom of this page, pads and pad holder needed

http://www.topoftheline.com/polisherpads.html

 

[602rwtq]

Hmm...would a Flitz work?

 

[Eliot Ness]

Hmm...would a Flitz work?

Yes, it's the same principle as the PowerBall. The PB is newer and uses foam, while the Flitz uses felt.

 

[Crazy Quattro]

You may want to try the new Mothers PowerBall:



http://www.autogeek.net/mo5140.html

Do they offer that at walmart or somthing similar?

 

[Eliot Ness]

Do they offer that at walmart or somthing similar?

I haven't seen any in my area yet. You may want to check the Mothers site for some dealers near you and give them a call:



http://www.mothers.com/retailers/



Here is another thread with more info on the PB:



http://autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=51879&highlight=powerball

 

[forrest@mothers]

Do they offer that at walmart or somthing similar?

They are available at retail in the Chicago area, but under the new rules, mentioning where products are available is prohibited.



I sent you a PM with the information.