Car Care Discussion Car Detailing Info, Wax, Wheel Polish, Interior Cleaning Tips for the Corvette

Can You Remove Swirl Marks on Polished Wheel ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-19-2016, 02:04 PM
  #1  
b4i4getit
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
 
b4i4getit's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2004
Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
Posts: 6,813
Received 285 Likes on 193 Posts

Default Can You Remove Swirl Marks on Polished Wheel ?

I have a polished wheel that developed some swirl marks when I wiped off some stubborn crud after I washed. Now I have some fine swirl marks in the clear coat. Is there any product that is safe to use on a clear coat wheel that will work ? Thanks.
Old 05-19-2016, 07:47 PM
  #2  
0Killrwheels@Autogeek
Former Vendor
 
Killrwheels@Autogeek's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2005
Location: South Florida
Posts: 14,104
Received 242 Likes on 206 Posts

Default

If the wheel is clearcoated, you can treat it just as you would paint. So you would use a paint polish to help remove the swirls and you then can protect it by waxing, sealing, or coating. I would suggest using a machine as the clear-coat on most wheels is quite thick and durable.

It is pricey but a new tool from Rupes, Ibrid Nano, would be perfect for wheels ....
http://www.autogeek.net/rupes-ibrid-...hort-neck.html
Old 05-20-2016, 09:20 AM
  #3  
b4i4getit
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
 
b4i4getit's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2004
Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
Posts: 6,813
Received 285 Likes on 193 Posts

Default

Thanks. I was hoping someone had some experience using some type of scratch polish and could recommend.
Old 05-20-2016, 12:23 PM
  #4  
Jim D.
Instructor
 
Jim D.'s Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2006
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 9 Posts

Default

If you want to work by hand, try a quality scratch remover and see if that does the job for you.

Mothers California Gold Scratch Remover is excellent on wheel coatings.

Autogeek sells it, and I'll guarantee it. Email me if it doesn't work for you.

jimd@mothers

Last edited by Jim D.; 05-20-2016 at 12:23 PM.

Get notified of new replies

To Can You Remove Swirl Marks on Polished Wheel ?




Quick Reply: Can You Remove Swirl Marks on Polished Wheel ?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:34 PM.