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Polished Aluminum....?

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Polished Aluminum....?

Posted: 12/21/05 2:13pmMessage 1 of 44
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new77guy
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Vette(s): 1977 Corvette l48 Custom

I have a question for ya guys....

I got the Torque Thrust 2 wheels... however they are polished aluminums. THey will require specific wax, or cleaner to keep clean, and protect the finsih. Acid based is out. Anything that could cause rust is out. I found two products so far:
Wheel Wax
Eagle One Aluminum Wash and Cleaner

What does everyone think?
Any personal reccomendations?

Thanks guys...

-Lou

 

-LOUIE

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Polished Aluminum....?

Posted: 12/21/05 3:42pmMessage 2 of 44
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Mother's aluminum polish. You can get it anywhere and it's great on those wheels. Polished wheels take a lot of maintenance, but the end result is worth it!
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Polished Aluminum....?

Posted: 12/21/05 4:13pmMessage 3 of 44
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Check out Zoop Seal. 

I've never used it, but I've heard good things about it.

It is supposed to seal a polished wheel and keep it looking "fresh" for a long time, requiring less maintenance. 

http://www.zoopseal.com/zoopseal.asp

 

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Polished Aluminum....?

Posted: 12/21/05 8:01pmMessage 4 of 44
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I use "FLITZ" on my rims. Works very well. As Dave says, polished rims have to be maintained, or they will get dull quickly.

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Polished Aluminum....?

Posted: 12/21/05 8:50pmMessage 5 of 44
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I also use Flitz and have used Mothers Wheel Polish on my wheels.  Both work well, just takes a lot of time and elbow grease.

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Polished Aluminum....?

Posted: 12/21/05 10:13pmMessage 6 of 44
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Mothers aluminum polish with the "Powerball" and a high powered drill does wonders on mine. does the job quickly too, just need to do the hand polishing on the parts the ball cant get to.
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Polished Aluminum....?

Posted: 12/21/05 10:14pmMessage 7 of 44
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What ever you do, don't use car wax on them.
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Polished Aluminum....?

Posted: 12/22/05 7:49amMessage 8 of 44
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I use Diamond Brite Truck Box polish. 
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Polished Aluminum....?

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I was wondering if that "Powerball" really worked.
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Polished Aluminum....?

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Are the torgue thrust wheels available in chrome,polished aluminum is

way too much maintenance

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