How to make my aluminum wheels sparkle?

Did you ever consider using Zoop's after the wheels are shined to your perfection?

[QUOTE=hvb79]I was tired of the dull look to my original aluminum wheels on my 79.  I decided to remove the clear coat and try to polish them up.  I got a decent shine, but nothing like I've seen on other cars with the same wheels.  Does anyone out there have the secret process?  I'm not afraid the put a lot of "elbow grease" into it.[/QUOTE] You can buy them in chrome from some of our vendors for about $1200.00 a set if you really want to shine....

Thanks Tuxblacray.  Mike does have Good stuff!

I hired mine done by a professional outfit that does big truck wheels. Best $75.00 per wheel ($300/ set) I ever spent...... A mini PowerBall and polish once or twice a year keeps them up.



DaveAutom8r2008-04-27 07:53:04

The key to shine is micro finish. If you have scratches, they won't shine.

I just bought a 1979 Vette and one wheel is stained from someone using the wrong cleaner, so i was told. What is the best way to get them back to specs? This is the first one Ive owned so any advice would be appreciated. I just dont want to go at it and cause more damage.

I want to get my '82's wheels to sparkle...but it absolutely scares me to death to think of me touching them with anything "coarse".

I still cant find out why one of my wheels are stained or with what. Would I be ok to use like an S.O.S pad to remove them?

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I want to get my '82's wheels to sparkle...but it absolutely scares me to death to think of me touching them with anything "coarse".

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Go back up and read the link I provided to Mike Kapp's post. He tells step by step what you can do.