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Old 07-24-2005, 08:20 PM
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I am new to the polished scene. I have always had chrome. What do you guys use to keep the shine up on your polished rims. I know there are a lot of CCW guys out there with many spokes, what do you use?
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Old 07-24-2005, 08:24 PM
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i used mothers billet on mine and had good luck. it takes alot of work to keep the uncoated ccw's looking like new.
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Mothers mag & alum. polish (Wal-Mart) I heard semi chrome works well also (Harley shop)
Old 07-24-2005, 08:34 PM
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i use eagle one never dull it works but is a royal pain
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this is really low tech & low ball but i use some bug, tar & grease cleaner in a green aeresol can i got @ target. i'm shocked at how well it cleans junk off the wheels. bub
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http://www.topoftheline.com/wheelmotpolk.html

Jon i suggest you look into some air polishing tools.
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I use chrome
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I haven't used or even seen Zoop Seal 1st hand, but everything I've read said it works very well. As nice as your car is, you may want to consider bucking up for some.

. . . and then you can let us all know if it's worth the money.

http://www.streetrodparts.tv/zoops-seal.htm

From a forum member in another thread:

"I see you are in Washington?If you drive in harsh environments,it may not be the thing for you to use. I don't think it does well w/ roadsalt and the like.
I used it on my ccw's and it really cuts the polishing down to nothing,for a year or two, then you gotta do it again.. It was worth it for me, but I do not drive in fowl weather or conditions,,,there are a couple of stubborn "water spots" in the barrel area I am having a problem with, but as long as it's not the face or spokes...I'm O.K. with it"
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Here's the best price I found on the 75 sq ft kit

http://www.rodgear.com/
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Mother's Billet or Flitz.
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