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Pauly6401
09-01-2007, 10:22 AM
I just got back my 1965 Chevelle from the shop where it sat out and collected a lot of dirt. Now, it's still all in primer but the wheels are nice and need some help. I bought these brand new, but all that time at the shop got them dirty and starting to tarnish a bit.

Here's the wheel before I did anything other than just rinse and clean with DP Gel Wheel Cleaner and a brush:

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb216/paulymuller/Chevelle002.jpg

Here's after I used a Mother's Power Ball and Power Aluminum Polish, with a follow up of Mother's Aluminum and Mag Polish by hand.

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb216/paulymuller/Chevelle006.jpg

They aren't as clean as I would like them to be, and I can still see some pitting or dirt on them. What would be a good, aggressive metal polish to try on these to really make them shine? I will most likely have to do most of this by hand because of the shape of the rims, so the more bang for all the rubbing I will have to do, the better!

Last pic - here's why the car went to the shop. Now it has a nice, new trunk floor!

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb216/paulymuller/Chevelle003.jpg
scottgt
09-01-2007, 12:14 PM
wheels look good man
Meghan
09-01-2007, 01:12 PM
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/new-products/7775-wolfgand-metalwerks-polish-review.html

This is a nice review for you to check out.
Thejoyofdriving
09-01-2007, 01:50 PM
I have had good results with wenol polishes. I also have p21s polishing soap. i will use that today and let you know how it works.
DantheMan
09-01-2007, 02:33 PM
i use the p21s polishing soap for wheels that have been a little neglected as a pre-polish.. Does a great job of knocking the biggest part of the tarnish/oxidation/anything else thats on the wheels, but doesn't have anywhere near the bling of an actual polish.. Basically just a timesaver because its faster than trying to cut through all that crud with something else..

I haven't tried any of the boutique metal polishes, so I can't comment on them. My current favorite that I can get locally is from Busch, but it may not be as good as the boutique stuff.
ScottB
09-01-2007, 02:36 PM
I am so jealous ... a work in progress. I would love to restore a muscle car.