Re-Polishing Rims

VeNuM · 04-03-2003, 11:25 PM

I have 15" American Racing 5 spoke polished aluminum rims. After winter, they look BAD, it's time to repolish them. I just bought some Nevr-Dull, will this compound work or do you guys recommend something else? ~Brian

drtbiker · 04-04-2003, 10:23 AM

yeah i really want to hear the answer to this question too. I have polished aluminum ponys and man o man after what illionis does in the winter with all of this salt i think i would have better luck with driving the car in the sand. I drove my car like 3 times this winter because i have to. It rusted and corroaded(sp) my cermic coated long tubes. Corroaded my wheels and all my parts under the hood.

they need to do somthing with illionis and this salt. I didnt even see them use a plow this year they only dumped salt

we need to go somewhere warm w/no salt

sorry so long but i think u can agree with me on this one

later
raini

VeNuM · 04-04-2003, 01:28 PM

Yeah, I can definately agree with you on that one. Illinois needs to straighten up. I really want to try to get a second car for next winter but I don't know if I'll be able to afford it (still a student.) But, I guess either we have to put up with it, or move down south.

chatcher · 04-04-2003, 09:01 PM

http://www.rx7turboturbo.com/robrobinette/polish.htm

skip down to the polishing part of the page as you will not need to sand your wheels since they were already polished and get some cheapo steel rims for next winter you wont want to do this often trust me its a very dirty job wear goggles

chatcher · 04-04-2003, 09:06 PM

oh and take the wheels off the car i know that sounds like a stupid thing to say but i just did my friends wheels that he left on his car through winter i tried leaving them on the car to save alittle work it wasnt worth it

chatcher · 04-04-2003, 09:06 PM

oh and take the wheels off the car i know that sounds like a stupid thing to say but i just did my friends wheels that he left on his car through winter i tried leaving them on the car to save alittle work it wasnt worth it

Stangirl · 04-05-2003, 01:19 AM

You can get EXTREME rim polish and it will make your rims look like brand new ones....no matter how bad they are now! It is almost guaranteed to work awesome!!!! Use polish cloth afterwards to make it really shine!

You can get it at almost any parts store..... it is not very expensive either......GOOD LUCK!!

Miss you USMC302!!! OORAH MY MARINE!!!

USMC302 · 04-05-2003, 06:19 AM

She is absolutely right, we went through never-dull, mothers, turtle wax, black magic polish, all of it, you name it we tried it, Extreme was unreal, it was the best. We picked some up at our local Tire dealership, don't think you can find any at Wal-mart. Good luck

eeh1025 · 04-05-2003, 08:20 PM

hey there that EXTREME rim polish who is it made by. thanks alot

Stangirl · 04-05-2003, 10:44 PM

Hey....I am not sure who makes EXTREME rim polish...but it comes in a small black round container and it is cotton that you tear off and rub in small circles till the area turns black. WORKS WONDERS!

I will look to see who makes it and get back to you! You can get it at parts stores or tire centers....i.e.......Modica Brothers, Superior, Firestone, etc. Or try Autozone, Orielly's, Pep Boys...etc.

YOU WILL LOVE THE RESULTS!!!

OORAH USMC302!!

VeNuM · 04-06-2003, 11:45 AM

Ok, looks like I'm going to try to find some of this Extreme stuff, sounds like it is the key. Chatcher: I already planned on taking the wheels of the car, I did this when I cleaned and waxed my friend's chrome rims, much easier to work on, and depending on money, I'm going to try to get another car for next winter. Thanks again all. ~Brian

Fox Body · 04-06-2003, 10:27 PM

Thanks guys for the info. This was a recent topic that has been on my mind lately. My polished Aluminum Weld wheels aren't as glassy as they use to be. They're more dull now. Gonna check out this Extreme stuff. Cool

eeh1025 · 04-07-2003, 11:04 AM

Hi there i have looked everywherer for that extream rim polish and i cant find it anywhere. do you have know of any other products that are good

chatcher · 04-07-2003, 07:06 PM

i have used wenol from summit for light duty shinning depending on how badly the wheels suffered through the winter these cream type polishes may work but if the wheel is bad it will need repolished with a buffer and rouge for optimum results (like new finish)

Sicy Stang · 04-07-2003, 09:59 PM

Hey thanks for the info everyone. I need to polish my wheels too.. and my manifold could use a good polish too

04-03-2003, 11:25 PM	#1
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	Re-Polishing Rims I have 15" American Racing 5 spoke polished aluminum rims. After winter, they look BAD, it's time to repolish them. I just bought some Nevr-Dull, will this compound work or do you guys recommend something else? ~Brian __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

04-04-2003, 10:23 AM	#2
drtbiker Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mt. Prospect,IL Posts: 474	yeah i really want to hear the answer to this question too. I have polished aluminum ponys and man o man after what illionis does in the winter with all of this salt i think i would have better luck with driving the car in the sand. I drove my car like 3 times this winter because i have to. It rusted and corroaded(sp) my cermic coated long tubes. Corroaded my wheels and all my parts under the hood. they need to do somthing with illionis and this salt. I didnt even see them use a plow this year they only dumped salt we need to go somewhere warm w/no salt sorry so long but i think u can agree with me on this one later raini __________________ 87-ford-mustang-SOLD! mods: 3:73's, off road h-pipe, b303 cam in gt- 40 motor w/ Power Plus intake, edelbrock 70mm tb & egr spacer, 72mm C&L, bbk long tubes, tremec tranny, centerforce dual friction clutch, upr and lwr CA's 255lph FP and soon more to come.... when i have money again SOME ADVICE Don't do burn outs in reverse it is very expensive New times with dead hook on dr's 13.27@103 with 2.0 60 foots w/100lb system Fastest time to date: 12.8@113

04-04-2003, 01:28 PM	#3
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	Yeah, I can definately agree with you on that one. Illinois needs to straighten up. I really want to try to get a second car for next winter but I don't know if I'll be able to afford it (still a student.) But, I guess either we have to put up with it, or move down south. __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

04-04-2003, 09:01 PM	#4
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	http://www.rx7turboturbo.com/robrobinette/polish.htm skip down to the polishing part of the page as you will not need to sand your wheels since they were already polished and get some cheapo steel rims for next winter you wont want to do this often trust me its a very dirty job wear goggles __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen

04-05-2003, 01:19 AM	#7
Stangirl Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Orleans LA Posts: 8	EXTREME RIM POLISH You can get EXTREME rim polish and it will make your rims look like brand new ones....no matter how bad they are now! It is almost guaranteed to work awesome!!!! Use polish cloth afterwards to make it really shine! You can get it at almost any parts store..... it is not very expensive either......GOOD LUCK!! Miss you USMC302!!! OORAH MY MARINE!!! __________________ RICE HATER CLUB MEMBER #80 1995 Mustang GT Vortech Supercharged (or it will be again as soon as I get the bearings replaced AGAIN!) Shannon King

04-05-2003, 06:19 AM	#8
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	She is absolutely right, we went through never-dull, mothers, turtle wax, black magic polish, all of it, you name it we tried it, Extreme was unreal, it was the best. We picked some up at our local Tire dealership, don't think you can find any at Wal-mart. Good luck __________________

04-05-2003, 08:20 PM	#9
eeh1025 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 81	hey there that EXTREME rim polish who is it made by. thanks alot

04-05-2003, 10:44 PM	#10
Stangirl Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Orleans LA Posts: 8	EXTREME Hey....I am not sure who makes EXTREME rim polish...but it comes in a small black round container and it is cotton that you tear off and rub in small circles till the area turns black. WORKS WONDERS! I will look to see who makes it and get back to you! You can get it at parts stores or tire centers....i.e.......Modica Brothers, Superior, Firestone, etc. Or try Autozone, Orielly's, Pep Boys...etc. YOU WILL LOVE THE RESULTS!!! OORAH USMC302!! __________________ RICE HATER CLUB MEMBER #80 1995 Mustang GT Vortech Supercharged (or it will be again as soon as I get the bearings replaced AGAIN!) Shannon King

04-06-2003, 11:45 AM	#11
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	Ok, looks like I'm going to try to find some of this Extreme stuff, sounds like it is the key. Chatcher: I already planned on taking the wheels of the car, I did this when I cleaned and waxed my friend's chrome rims, much easier to work on, and depending on money, I'm going to try to get another car for next winter. Thanks again all. ~Brian __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

04-06-2003, 10:27 PM	#12
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Great Post!! Thanks guys for the info. This was a recent topic that has been on my mind lately. My polished Aluminum Weld wheels aren't as glassy as they use to be. They're more dull now. Gonna check out this Extreme stuff. Cool __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

04-07-2003, 11:04 AM	#13
eeh1025 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 81	Hi there i have looked everywherer for that extream rim polish and i cant find it anywhere. do you have know of any other products that are good __________________ 93 GT 351 to 393 stroker, GT40 upper and lower intake, GT40X Turbo Swirl heads, holley 80mm throttle body, 255 fuel pump, 42 lb injector, JE pistons, Comp cam, comp lifters, comp pushrods, comp springs, crane Roller rockers. Trick flow Crank Shaft, comp Timing chain. MSD 7 series ignition, msd hvc2 coil, MSD timing adjust, MSD Pro billet Dis, Hooker long tube, Off road H pipe 1 chanber race flows, 4.10 gears, Vortech cooler and T-Trim with a 25lb boost AND LOTS MORE.

04-07-2003, 07:06 PM	#14
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	i have used wenol from summit for light duty shinning depending on how badly the wheels suffered through the winter these cream type polishes may work but if the wheel is bad it will need repolished with a buffer and rouge for optimum results (like new finish) __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen

04-07-2003, 09:59 PM	#15
Sicy Stang Sizzlin' Sicilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: California Posts: 502	Hey thanks for the info everyone. I need to polish my wheels too.. and my manifold could use a good polish too

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