Polishing inner wheel barrel???
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Polishing inner wheel barrel???
Want to polish the inner wheel barrels before I put them back on the car…. My wheels are not clear coated. I have Flitz metal polish (tube) and the flitz polishing ball…What is the best procedure to go about doing this?
Should I apply the polish by hand then use the ball to buff off the polish?
Any advice would be great!!
Should I apply the polish by hand then use the ball to buff off the polish?
Any advice would be great!!
Last edited by Izover4u; Apr 13, 2006 at 10:42 AM.
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Originally Posted by Izover4u
Want to polish the inner wheel barrels before I put them back on the car…. I have Flintz metal polish (tube) and the flintz polishing ball…What is the best procedure to go about doing this?
Should I apply the polish by hand then use the ball to buff off the polish?
Any advice would be great!!
Should I apply the polish by hand then use the ball to buff off the polish?
Any advice would be great!!
Last edited by rwsr50; Apr 13, 2006 at 10:42 AM.
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Originally Posted by C5naples
I like the spiral sewn buffing wheel available at home depot for $6 or $7, attach it to a drill, works well.
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the inner barrel is clear coated. It needs to be treated like paint.
If you plan to strip off the clear coat, then ( and only then) you can use the Flitz and the Mother's Powerball
If you plan to strip off the clear coat, then ( and only then) you can use the Flitz and the Mother's Powerball
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Originally Posted by C5naples
I like the spiral sewn buffing wheel available at home depot for $6 or $7, attach it to a drill, works well.
how do I apply the flitz polish? Do I apply by hand then buff off with the polishing ball?
Last edited by Izover4u; Apr 13, 2006 at 10:43 AM.
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Originally Posted by rwsr50
Are your wheels chrome or polished aluminum? You don't want to use Flitz and a wheel on polished aluminum with clear coat. I'm getting ready to try to clean my barrels up too, but mine are polished aluminum.
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Originally Posted by TkitPlz
For those of us lacking the equipment to take the wheels off to do this type of cleaning, any tips on the best way to get it done? Thanks. Dan
I thought you told me you have a neighbor that has all kinds of stuff like floor jacks and jack stands, etc. Maybe he'll let you bring your car over so you can take the wheels off, as that's the best way to clean the barrels.
The other thing you could do is drive that car down here and I'll do it for you!
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Originally Posted by TkitPlz
For those of us lacking the equipment to take the wheels off to do this type of cleaning, any tips on the best way to get it done? Thanks. Dan
I took off one of my wheels yesterday, and it was a breeze to clean the barrel that way.
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Originally Posted by TkitPlz
For those of us lacking the equipment to take the wheels off to do this type of cleaning, any tips on the best way to get it done? Thanks. Dan
For those of you who cringe at the thought of using a Scotch Brite type cleaning tool on the inside of the wheels, you really need to lighten up. I mean, who the heck is going to know if your inner wheels may have some hair line scratches? Actually though, my forged wheels did not get scratched by using the scrubber.
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Originally Posted by Izover4u
polished aluminum no clear coat... how do i apply the flitz?
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Assuming there is no clear coat the spiral sewn buffing wheels and a buffing compound ( or jewellers rouge) on a 18V or stronger cordless drill is step 1
Step 2 is the use of flitz or Mothers power buffing AL polish .
You can apply it to the Powerball, but it will sling (spray) all over the place. Applying it to the wheel first and then using the powerball works better
Step 2 is the use of flitz or Mothers power buffing AL polish .
You can apply it to the Powerball, but it will sling (spray) all over the place. Applying it to the wheel first and then using the powerball works better
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Originally Posted by rwsr50
Are you sure you have no clear coat? I thought all the factory polished aluminum wheels came with clear coat. (Please don't take this the wrong way. I'm not trying to argue, or say you don't know what you are talking about. I just would hate to see you mess up your wheels.)
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When I polished mine, I applied the polish by hand and used the mothers power ball when buffing.
Before and after pics.
Before and after pics.
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Originally Posted by Cozmo
When I polished mine, I applied the polish by hand and used the mothers power ball when buffing.
Before and after pics.
Before and after pics.
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
The best thing for you Dan - is to get yourself one of those flat paint stirring paddles at Home Depot or Lowes and go after the barrels with your regular car washing solution. Your clear coated wheels should be treated the same way as your paint.
I thought you told me you have a neighbor that has all kinds of stuff like floor jacks and jack stands, etc. Maybe he'll let you bring your car over so you can take the wheels off, as that's the best way to clean the barrels.
The other thing you could do is drive that car down here and I'll do it for you!
I thought you told me you have a neighbor that has all kinds of stuff like floor jacks and jack stands, etc. Maybe he'll let you bring your car over so you can take the wheels off, as that's the best way to clean the barrels.
The other thing you could do is drive that car down here and I'll do it for you!