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602rwtq
03-28-2005, 10:42 PM
What`s the procedure for polishing a dull, uncoated, naked aluminum wheel?
White95Max
03-28-2005, 10:46 PM
1. Polish with a metal polish such as Mothers mag/aluminum polish.

2. Buff off.
602rwtq
03-29-2005, 12:33 AM
Sure, but what tool can get inside a wheel? Most likely a Dremel, but what attachment should be used? The Dremel polishing pads are tiny.
Eliot Ness
03-29-2005, 12:50 AM
You may want to try the new Mothers PowerBall:



http://www.autogeek.net/mo5140.html



A Dremel has a lot of uses, but as you said the pads are small and it would take forever to polish a set of wheels.
CRXSi90
03-29-2005, 01:16 AM
edit: I just realized I didn`t address your question/problem. Powerball works, otherwise just take the wheel off...thats what project I`m currently working on. happy days



http://autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&goto=newpost&threadid=53030



Hey, I just made a post in another thread, you might want to check it out.



Cliff notes: 3" polishing pads for electric drill. Haven`t tried them, but sounds good, at least for my wheels.



bottom of this page, pads and pad holder needed

http://www.topoftheline.com/polisherpads.html
602rwtq
03-29-2005, 01:19 AM
Hmm...would a Flitz (http://www.flitz.com) work?
Eliot Ness
03-29-2005, 01:32 AM
Originally posted by 602rwtq

Hmm...would a Flitz (http://www.flitz.com) work?

Yes, it`s the same principle as the PowerBall. The PB is newer and uses foam, while the Flitz uses felt.
Crazy Quattro
03-29-2005, 01:38 AM
Originally posted by Eliot Ness

You may want to try the new Mothers PowerBall:



http://www.autogeek.net/mo5140.html





Do they offer that at walmart or somthing similar?
Eliot Ness
03-29-2005, 01:52 AM
Originally posted by Crazy Quattro

Do they offer that at walmart or somthing similar?

I haven`t seen any in my area yet. You may want to check the Mothers site for some dealers near you and give them a call:



http://www.mothers.com/retailers/



Here is another thread with more info on the PB:



http://autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=51879&highlight=powerball
forrest@mothers
03-29-2005, 09:52 AM
Originally posted by Crazy Quattro

Do they offer that at walmart or somthing similar?



They are available at retail in the Chicago area, but under the new rules, mentioning where products are available is prohibited.



I sent you a PM with the information.