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bstack · 02-16-2004, 11:54 PM

Have a set of factory aluminum wheels on my 87. Anybody have any secrets as how to make them shine?

LOHRTBT · 02-17-2004, 02:59 PM

Its easy....Get out your impact and remove lug nuts....remove wheel/tire// install new chrome units !! lol

BaggedC10 · 02-17-2004, 03:06 PM

I used Mother's "Billet" polish on my Eagle 212's and they look like glass. This product can be used on several different metals.

_Q_ · 02-17-2004, 03:41 PM

My friend used sos pads and water to start, then emory cloth, then mothers polish.

Grim Reaper · 02-17-2004, 06:36 PM

http://www.perfectpolish.com/

bstack · 02-17-2004, 10:55 PM

Thanks for the replys. Should be able to get some results with this info. LOHRTBT, that was a good one, although I did think about that option. Thanks again!!

TOMMAY · 02-18-2004, 03:20 PM

I've got the same wheels on my 76 and I've always used 0000 steel wool and mothers alum polish which gives good results but takes a lot of time.

I'm gonna try something new next time.I've got a small belt sander that takes about a 14 in belt. I'm gonna try jacking up the front end on one side and slide the sander under the tire,then lower the tire back down on it and let the sander spin the wheel while I polish with the steel wool pad.

Good Luck

Tom

Grim Reaper · 02-18-2004, 04:52 PM

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Originally posted by TOMMAY
I've got the same wheels on my 76 and I've always used 0000 steel wool and mothers alum polish which gives good results but takes a lot of time.

I'm gonna try something new next time.I've got a small belt sander that takes about a 14 in belt. I'm gonna try jacking up the front end on one side and slide the sander under the tire,then lower the tire back down on it and let the sander spin the wheel while I polish with the steel wool pad.

Good Luck

Tom

I don't want to hear it. I have a camper like the one in that link I posted...same size infact and we plan to polish it to a shine like that. I'm told it will take about 60 hours.

1985K10 · 02-18-2004, 06:21 PM

My aluminum wheels were badly pitted, so I sandblasted them, and now I'm in the process of wet-sanding them(starting to look real shiny and smooth) then Im going to buff em to a crome-likw finish and spray em with clear to keep em shiny.

02-16-2004, 11:54 PM	#1
bstack Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: cambridge,ohio Posts: 135	Help on aluminum wheels!! Have a set of factory aluminum wheels on my 87. Anybody have any secrets as how to make them shine? __________________ 70-Olds 442 66-Impala 4-dr. 67-K-10 87 Chev. 1/2 Ton 4x4 Swb

02-17-2004, 02:59 PM	#2
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Its easy....Get out your impact and remove lug nuts....remove wheel/tire// install new chrome units !! lol __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

02-17-2004, 03:06 PM	#3
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	I used Mother's "Billet" polish on my Eagle 212's and they look like glass. This product can be used on several different metals. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

02-17-2004, 06:36 PM	#5
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	http://www.perfectpolish.com/ __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

02-17-2004, 10:55 PM	#6
bstack Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: cambridge,ohio Posts: 135	Thanks for the replys. Should be able to get some results with this info. LOHRTBT, that was a good one, although I did think about that option. Thanks again!! __________________ 70-Olds 442 66-Impala 4-dr. 67-K-10 87 Chev. 1/2 Ton 4x4 Swb

02-17-2004, 03:41 PM	#4
_Q_ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 25	My friend used sos pads and water to start, then emory cloth, then mothers polish.

02-18-2004, 03:20 PM	#7
TOMMAY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mobile,Al Posts: 163	I've got the same wheels on my 76 and I've always used 0000 steel wool and mothers alum polish which gives good results but takes a lot of time. I'm gonna try something new next time.I've got a small belt sander that takes about a 14 in belt. I'm gonna try jacking up the front end on one side and slide the sander under the tire,then lower the tire back down on it and let the sander spin the wheel while I polish with the steel wool pad. Good Luck Tom __________________ 76 Silverado 74 Vette

02-18-2004, 06:21 PM	#9
1985K10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 315	My aluminum wheels were badly pitted, so I sandblasted them, and now I'm in the process of wet-sanding them(starting to look real shiny and smooth) then Im going to buff em to a crome-likw finish and spray em with clear to keep em shiny. __________________ Anthony 07 Tahoe LT 70 Chevelle 450HP 383-TH400 77 GMC Royal Sierra~Resto in progress~



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