powerball on clearcoated wheels?

[BTLew81]

New VW with wheels that have some black on them, which was marred from the dealer. Should I suck it up and hand polish them, or is PB a good option? If so, use something like 105/205, or is there a better option?

Thanks.

[A-train]

No it's a very good option. I used it on my cc gmc alloy wheels with some minor scratches and worked great. I wouldn't think you would need to start with 105 though. I used 3m ultrafine machine polish. Start least aggressive first and see what it does then move up.

[forrest@mothers]

Depending on the shape of your rims, you may find the PowerCone a better choice than a PowerBall or PowerBall Mini.

We've found a product like our Plastic Polish to be a good choice for wheel polishing, if the marring is minor on a coated rim.

Give it a try before moving to something more aggressive like the 105/205 combo.

[TimmyG]

Any pics? My Trans Am has clearcoated polished aluminum wheels with some defects on them that I'd like to clean up.

[wgilles]

I'm also interested in this. I have Black painted OEM wheels that have some scratches and swirls that need to come out.

[KBsToy]

Me too. I was told not to get to agressive on my clear coated wheels. My 2010 Camaro has these wheels. THANKS !!!!!
http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w384/KBsCamaro/003.jpg

[brlukosk]

New VW with wheels that have some black on them, which was marred from the dealer. Should I suck it up and hand polish them, or is PB a good option? If so, use something like 105/205, or is there a better option?

Thanks.


I used 105 on my clear coated Audi wheels. Turned out great where I could reach them with the PC. I was thinking of getting a PB but I've heard that they fall apart rather quickly.

[wgilles]

I used 105 on my clear coated Audi wheels. Turned out great where I could reach them with the PC. I was thinking of getting a PB but I've heard that they fall apart rather quickly.

My Dad has one, it's been holding up for about 1.5 years now

[BTLew81]

forrest...is the cone safe to use on clearcoated wheels?

[KBsToy]

Im the MAN

[BTLew81]

Thanks for the help. Might try doing them by hand with 105/205. I know it may take a bit longer, but Im thinking it shouldnt be too bad...we shall see.

[Slate G8 GT]

forrest...is the cone safe to use on clearcoated wheels?

:whs:
I thought Powerball and cone were only for non coated bare metal?

[BobbyG]

My Dad has one, it's been holding up for about 1.5 years now

Great to know! Mine arrived yesterday and I'm looking forward to seeing it's results....:props:

[forrest@mothers]

forrest...is the cone safe to use on clearcoated wheels?

The determining factor is the polish, not the tool - it's safe to use with an appropriate polish on a coated rim.

Me? I'd use Plastic Polish. Others might choose something else.


As for those 5 spoke Camaro rims - they're big and open. An original (large) PowerBall would work fine. A PowerCone would work well also because you can lay it on its side and use the barrel for your work.

[forrest@mothers]

BTW, the trick to a long pasting PowerBall/PowerCone is to clean it after each use.

Dishwashing soap and warm water in a bucket work great. Just squeeze it in the water, rinse well and let air dry.

The PowerBall and PowerBall Mini have the added advantage of being reversible - remove the element from the retainer and turn it around. Presto - a new PowerBall face to work with.

I've been using the same PowerBall for 6 years now and haven't worn it out yet. I have yet to see one properly cared for that's "worn out". Like rotating tires on a car - you'll get longer life by caring for your tools. I reverse mine after each use.