ALLOY mag wheel polishing (the right way)

[DAWG]

Bare aluminum and alloy wheels need the most care. Aluminum wheels oxidize much faster than other types. The amount of time required to polish aluminum wheels depends on their condition. It is usually easier to polish them more often. To polish aluminum wheels, use duct tape to guard the tire from the polish staining it. The duct tape will not leave any residue on the tire, yet it will stick unlike many other types of tape. Polish the alloy wheels using a cream aluminum polish. Apply using a soft towel or diaper. Polish in the direction of the wheel. Use moderate pressure and turn the towel often. The towel will turn black from the aluminum-polishing residue. A terry towel may be used on severely oxidized wheels to rough them in, followed by a soft diaper to finish. When satisfied with the renovation to the wheel, wipe the majority of the excess polish from the wheel. To final polish and increase the gloss of the polished wheel, wipe the wheel with cornstarch. Cornstarch can be purchased at any supermarket. Dip the clean towel into the box and wipe the wheel thoroughly with the cornstarch. The cornstarch will absorb the excess polish from the pores of the aluminum and eliminate any streaks in the finish. To remove any cornstarch powder, use compressed air. Very severely oxidized wheels may be wet sanded with a very fine wet or dry sanding paper prior to polishing. If you are unsure about sanding aluminum wheels, it is better to consult a professional rather than risk damage to the wheel.

[KLAB]

Good read. I like the cornstarch system never heard of that I'll try it on some wheels I got around.

[Bayer-Z28]

he wheels on my truck are fu-k fuked... They were nice and new lookin when I got here in Aug, but the winter ROYALLY FUBAR'd them. I used a brillo pad on them and it helped remove most of the crap, but the center sections with the rivets is fuked.. Gonna have to have someone do em professionally to get em done.

[DAWG]

corn starch my rims today
works great everytime.

[ls6monte]

corn starch my rims today
works great everytime.
No pics? Lazy ASS! lol

[DAWG]

see other know about it aswell
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/23758963.cfm

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

Digging up the PAST!! Take Note Jaguar im actually going to ADD to this age old beauty.....


Spent the better part of 2 hours pulling these bad boys off and using good old fashioned elbow grease!! to polish them up!! How ever didnt try the Corn Starch. i think they came out pretty good?

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww253/iluvpizzatimes10/IMG_0580.jpg

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww253/iluvpizzatimes10/IMG_0579.jpg

not bad for a first try?

[Formula413]

You forgot to polish the tires too!!! FAIL!!!

[ls6monte]

Been there done that! I do that every few weeks with my rims! :yaaaay: :yaaaay: :yaaaay:

[black heartbeat]

http://www.blingmaster.com/id75.html this stuff is an amazing polish!