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Putting a shine on two sets of slots
I have two sets of once polished slots, all 7" on my 84, and S4 7" and 8" to go on my 85 Euro. This is a LOT of area, mostly flat, with a lot of waking up the inner shine needed on both sets. I'm not looking at perfection, but I do want them mirror and as nice as practical from say 5 or 10 feet.
I'm thinking some kind of power tool, like maybe a 7" non orbital plain cheap polisher, and some kind of stuff, maybe Mothers mag wheel polish? Followed by Rejex. Any suggestions, BTDT? Tires are mounted on both sets, and since I just paid for it I would prefer to leave them mounted. |
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12-19-2007, 09:58 PM
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Jewelers rouge bears all.
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12-20-2007, 06:22 AM
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Go to http://www.ultracarcareproducts.com/ultracarcare3001.htm
They have a wheel polish that is fantastic. Give it a try...
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Heidi... '86 928S #0223 {Isoch} Garnet Red Metallic/Burgundy (crispy) Helmut '86 928S #1396 {Droop} Guards Red/Slate Gray Beth.. '86 928S #2641 {Isoch} Garnet Red Metallic/Burgundy Stage III Supershark Nearing 500HP Zelda.. '86 928S #2698 {Droop} Meteor Metallic/Burgundy |
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12-20-2007, 10:26 AM
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From Ultracarcare would that be the E-Z Brite Metal Polish?
Wheels on my 84 Euro have dulled the most, so I am going to start with them, and using the mildest polish and work my way up. HF had their 7" variable speed polisher back on sale for $20, so I picked up one of those and a little rolling stool to get down to tire level. I'll report back on how it goes. |
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12-20-2007, 12:06 PM
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12-20-2007, 03:17 PM
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12-20-2007, 03:26 PM
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load up all of your wheels, take them to Eloy/Casa Grande, AZ.
locate any of the truck stops there---T/A Truck Stop is where I get mine truck done, in the back lot near Little Sister's Truck wash. 10 illegals with grinders, buffing wheels, and a parking lot of jeweler's rouge will turn a nasty set of wheels into a mirror finish. All for the measly some of about $5 per wheel........ Short of that, Sears has grinders, cutting/buffing wheels, and three shades of jeweler's rouge in stock----at least they do at my two nearest stores. Start with the brown, then green, then white. Use liquid white rouge for the final polishing. ---Russ
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12-20-2007, 07:04 PM
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Right down the street from 928Intl (where I almost live, 10 miles away) is Al Reed polishing, same sort of operation, SoCal pricing. The wheel guys that came to Sharktoberfest seemed to do a really nice job, but it was flat rate to refinish, and I can't remember if it was $50/wheel or $125/wheel, but when they were done it was like new, for painted anyway.
Tomorrow I will start messing with the 7" variable speed polisher and either a terry or microfiber bonnet, with various types of goop. Oddly enough I already have red, green, and white jewelers compounds, but I think first will be Mothers 5100. |
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