Polishing Lip

[sofresh]

I got a set of wheels from a friend and the lip is messed up due to some detailing guy that use some weird chemical and it looks stain and wont rub off...



how would i polish it back to shine?

 

[ktorres1120]

:showpics



Haha, just kidding man. I've never had a chance to do that but really I think if you had some pics, then the pros will know what would work best. I got a rim cleaning thread right below yours :2thumbs:

 

[qwertydude]

Try a mother's polishing ball on a drill. If it's painted or cleared be sure to use the paint specific one.

 

[sofresh]

i think its cleared

if i use the polishing ball what product do i use it with and is it safe for clearcoated?



heres some pictures, the wheels are dirty but you can still see the stains

 

[imported_JoshVette]

Hard to tell but looks like uncoated polished aluminum.



Wash them real good first then try an aluminum polish with a clean MF applicator, if it's uncoated it will turn the pad black.



That should help, but you may need to try the Mother's Power Ball as suggested. It's great on polished metals.



Josh

 

[Pats300zx]

Are you sure those lips are not anodized??? I have Volk GTC's on my 350Z and they look very similar to what wheel. I just keep my lips polished with an AIO and follow with a good sealant.

 

[sofresh]

i think they are anodized...

should i just polish the lip like i would polish my car?



or should i try alum polish first? help!!!!

 

[sofresh]

i know someone can help me!

 

[imported_RZJZA80]

they look like they're clearcoated. You'll have to wetsand very carefully and then follow that with a polish to remove those stains.

 

[sofresh]

what grit do i use? what polish?

isnt clear coated different from anodized? i believe the lip is anodized

 

[qwertydude]

Try M105 on a powerball. It ought to take out those stains.

 

[aj526]

My wheels look like that, the P21s finish restorer helped tons and made them look great. I still need to do a little wetsanding on them, but this should help you out:

P21S Finish Restorer - Detailed Image

 

[sofresh]

if i wetsand wouldnt it remove the anodize coating?



I'm planning on removing the anodize coat, sanding, then re-polish the wheels. If i use the chemical to remove the anodize coat and accidently touch the spokes will it mess that up? any know how to remove anodize coats?