Polishing Lip

[sofresh]

I got a set of wheels from a friend and the lip is messed up due to some detailing guy that use some weird chemical and it looks stain and wont rub off...



how would i polish it back to shine?

[ktorres1120]

:showpics



Haha, just kidding man. I`ve never had a chance to do that but really I think if you had some pics, then the pros will know what would work best. I got a rim cleaning thread right below yours :2thumbs:

[qwertydude]

Try a mother`s polishing ball on a drill. If it`s painted or cleared be sure to use the paint specific one.

[sofresh]

i think its cleared

if i use the polishing ball what product do i use it with and is it safe for clearcoated?



heres some pictures, the wheels are dirty but you can still see the stains



http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g158/yellaboytony/DSC05547.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g158/yellaboytony/DSC05548.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g158/yellaboytony/DSC05549.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g158/yellaboytony/DSC05550.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g158/yellaboytony/DSC05551.jpg

[imported_JoshVette]

Hard to tell but looks like uncoated polished aluminum.



Wash them real good first then try an aluminum polish with a clean MF applicator, if it`s uncoated it will turn the pad black.



That should help, but you may need to try the Mother`s Power Ball as suggested. It`s great on polished metals.



Josh

[Pats300zx]

Are you sure those lips are not anodized??? I have Volk GTC`s on my 350Z and they look very similar to what wheel. I just keep my lips polished with an AIO and follow with a good sealant.

[sofresh]

i think they are anodized...

should i just polish the lip like i would polish my car?



or should i try alum polish first? help!!!!

[sofresh]

i know someone can help me!

[imported_RZJZA80]

they look like they`re clearcoated. You`ll have to wetsand very carefully and then follow that with a polish to remove those stains.

[sofresh]

what grit do i use? what polish?

isnt clear coated different from anodized? i believe the lip is anodized

[qwertydude]

Try M105 on a powerball. It ought to take out those stains.

[aj526]

My wheels look like that, the P21s finish restorer helped tons and made them look great. I still need to do a little wetsanding on them, but this should help you out:

P21S Finish Restorer - Detailed Image (http://www.detailedimage.com/P21S-M14/Finish-Restorer-P85/)

[sofresh]

if i wetsand wouldnt it remove the anodize coating?



I`m planning on removing the anodize coat, sanding, then re-polish the wheels. If i use the chemical to remove the anodize coat and accidently touch the spokes will it mess that up? any know how to remove anodize coats?