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  • 2l2ltq
    Wrencher
    • Jul 2012
    • 269

    #1

    wheel polish

    What is the best wheel polish that you have found here in the us? Using mothers but it isnt getting that mirror finish like I want.
  • E30_Pare
    R3V OG
    • Oct 2008
    • 7801

    #2
    Well mothers mag/Alu polish works well for me. Maybe your doing it wrong. If you have visible surface scratches you won't get that optimum shine. Wet sand the surface with 2000 grit. Then hit with mothers & a little wax afterwards. You could also use a polishing wheel on a drill

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    • reelizmpro
      R3V OG
      • Dec 2003
      • 9450

      #3
      Polishing for the first time with mother's may take some elbow grease and time but after that, it gets easier to polish and achieve the desired look.
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      • 2l2ltq
        Wrencher
        • Jul 2012
        • 269

        #4
        I wouldnt say it has visible scratches it juat looks dull and I want that mirror look haha. I have the power cone on a drill polishing them

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        • Mr. Tasty
          No R3VLimiter
          • Jul 2011
          • 3421

          #5
          go over the wheels multiple times.
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          • E30_Pare
            R3V OG
            • Oct 2008
            • 7801

            #6
            Are you sure your down to bare aluminum? Mothers won't turn black if your not polishing a bare surface

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            • Blackout
              R3V Elite
              • Apr 2011
              • 4125

              #7
              Almost every initial attempt to DIY polish ends up in frustration and lame results. What i have found out is that it will not work unless you have the commercial buffing felt wheel/bob and a high speed, sturdy rotational device. Mediocre drills do not work, they slow down and can't fight the resistance and get hot, often burn out. And cheap harbor freight felt wheels collapse.
              I would leave it to the professionals if i were you. Its a waste of time and money doing it on your own.
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              • E30_Pare
                R3V OG
                • Oct 2008
                • 7801

                #8
                I beg to differ. Hand polished my diving boards back in the day. 2000 grit wet sand, mag alu polish & wax

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                • Mr. Tasty
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Jul 2011
                  • 3421

                  #9


                  I also beg to differ.

                  Brought back to life using 1000>>>>2000 plus mother's mag polish BY HAND

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                  2014 Alpine White 335i MSport
                  (Daily Driver)
                  Full Mperformance Aero

                  2007 Black Sapphire Metallic E92 335i (6MT)
                  KW V2 Coilovers
                  VRSF Catless Downpipes

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                  • Mr. Tasty
                    No R3VLimiter
                    • Jul 2011
                    • 3421

                    #10
                    shitty iPhone pic, my bad.
                    2014 Alpine White 335i MSport
                    (Daily Driver)
                    Full Mperformance Aero

                    2007 Black Sapphire Metallic E92 335i (6MT)
                    KW V2 Coilovers
                    VRSF Catless Downpipes

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