cleaning anodized wheels?
04-26-2006, 09:48 PM
#16
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Tim,
The wheels on my old 83s looked just the same. I asked the mechanic who worked on my car at the time what to do. He walked me next door to a shop that built low-riders and rice burners. They had a guy who was a master at polishing. He wouldn't do my wheels but sold me some lite liquid compound and told me to use 0000 steel wool with the compound. He said that the 000 steel wool wouldn't scratch. I tried it and they polished like a mirror. It was hard work. Tool several hours per wheel but the results were worth it.
Good luck
Frank Barnhill
79 Euro
The wheels on my old 83s looked just the same. I asked the mechanic who worked on my car at the time what to do. He walked me next door to a shop that built low-riders and rice burners. They had a guy who was a master at polishing. He wouldn't do my wheels but sold me some lite liquid compound and told me to use 0000 steel wool with the compound. He said that the 000 steel wool wouldn't scratch. I tried it and they polished like a mirror. It was hard work. Tool several hours per wheel but the results were worth it.
Good luck
Frank Barnhill
79 Euro
04-27-2006, 01:29 PM
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Frank:
The name of this product is Lite Liquid Compound? A Google search didn't pull up anything exact so I just want to be sure that I'm on the trail of the correct product. Thanks for the suggestion - another lead!
Peace,
Tim
The name of this product is Lite Liquid Compound? A Google search didn't pull up anything exact so I just want to be sure that I'm on the trail of the correct product. Thanks for the suggestion - another lead!
Peace,
Tim
04-27-2006, 02:28 PM
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Hi Tim,
Sorry, the product is called Perfect it III by 3M. They make it in different cutting grades. If you try it, get the lightest grade. I paid $20.00 for about 24oz.
Good luck
Sorry, the product is called Perfect it III by 3M. They make it in different cutting grades. If you try it, get the lightest grade. I paid $20.00 for about 24oz.
Good luck
05-05-2006, 10:47 PM
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Frank et al:
I'll soon have some before and after pix of Perfect It III on my anodized wheels. So far, so so. The wheels definitely look better, but there continue to be some streak stains. Thanks for the tip that has gotten me this far. The friend who commented on how poorly the wheels look now has found favor with them.
Peace,
Tim
I'll soon have some before and after pix of Perfect It III on my anodized wheels. So far, so so. The wheels definitely look better, but there continue to be some streak stains. Thanks for the tip that has gotten me this far. The friend who commented on how poorly the wheels look now has found favor with them.
Peace,
Tim
05-06-2006, 12:21 AM
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I takes grams of abrasive and gallons of elbow grease to get through enough of that anodizing to get an even finish appearance. Ask me how I know. Elbow grease is not recyclable, either...
I used some SimiChrome at first, then followed with some ancient Mothere wheel polish, the stuff that used to come in a little glass jar. Yes, I've had it for quite a while... After that, I used plain old white polishing compound, the stuff you use on the paint, with a wool bonnet on the big buffer. Followed that with cleaner and wax, just the same way you would treat your tired paint. Keep in mind that my goal was to restore the original anodized finish, not to end up with polished rims. Just needed to get past the streaks from the PO's spray-on wheel cleaner, no more.
I used some SimiChrome at first, then followed with some ancient Mothere wheel polish, the stuff that used to come in a little glass jar. Yes, I've had it for quite a while... After that, I used plain old white polishing compound, the stuff you use on the paint, with a wool bonnet on the big buffer. Followed that with cleaner and wax, just the same way you would treat your tired paint. Keep in mind that my goal was to restore the original anodized finish, not to end up with polished rims. Just needed to get past the streaks from the PO's spray-on wheel cleaner, no more.
