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    Best product to polish wheel lips?

    My step lips on my wheels are raw polish (no clearcoat).
    I`ve been using the P21 metal polishing soap for a while now. It works, but the results aren`t as promising as I want them to be.

    Do you guys recommend a better polish? Or should I still use the same stuff but with a 0000 steel wool?

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    I`ve always had great success with Mothers Billet polish. I haven`t found anything I really like better plus you can get it locally.

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    Re: Best product to polish wheel lips?

    Welcome to Autopia Forums!!

    There are many metal polishing products on the market.

    • Flitz Polish
    • Mothers
    • Duragloss
    • Blackfire


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    Re: Best product to polish wheel lips?

    Zephyr Pro-40 Metal Polish, best metal polish on the market.

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    Re: Best product to polish wheel lips?

    Semi-Chrome is my go to for polished aluminum

    Zephyr pro 40 is another, but I have found the semi-chrome better
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    Re: Best product to polish wheel lips?

    Quote Originally Posted by Beemerboy View Post
    Semi-Chrome is my go to for polished aluminum

    Zephyr pro 40 is another, but I have found the semi-chrome better
    simi chrome works well but smells terrible!

    could probably also try something like klasse aio or PB pro polish
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    Re: Best product to polish wheel lips?

    Quote Originally Posted by Gurge View Post
    simi chrome works well but smells terrible!

    could probably also try something like klasse aio or PB pro polish
    I don`t find it that bad, I use the product because it preforms. The smell means nothing to me.

    The PB PP2 is a very good choice as well, but on polished aluminum I find the PP2 isn`t as effective as the two I`ve listed. On chrome and coated metals the PP 2 is a very good choice IMO
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    Re: Best product to polish wheel lips?

    It depends on what you are really trying to accomplish.

    The BLACKFIRE Aluminum Polishing System is great for refinishing wheels and the the final polish in the series, BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Aluminum Show Polish is about as fine and premium of a metal polish that exists, but it is quite expensive.

    If you are looking for something with moderate polishing power while still delivering a great shine, Optimum Metal Polish or Rollite are great choices.

    If you want something mild, but still want a maximum shine, check out Mother`s Mag and Aluminum Polish.

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    Re: Best product to polish wheel lips?

    I really appreciate the responses that you guys have given to me. I`m looking for a product that`s pretty much the best bang for its buck.

    so far im convinced to go with either Optimum Metal Polish or Poorboys Pro Polish or Zephyr Pro-40

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    Re: Best product to polish wheel lips?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jordan_Inc View Post
    I really appreciate the responses that you guys have given to me. I`m looking for a product that`s pretty much the best bang for its buck.

    so far im convinced to go with either Optimum Metal Polish or Poorboys Pro Polish or Zephyr Pro-40
    Keep us informed at let us know how your decision works out!

 

 

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