nobumps Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 In proccess of hand polishing my wheels. Whats the best way to do so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk5corty Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 chrome, factory alloy, factory painted ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobumps Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 factory alloy. If you look under the post (Help 3 peice wheels) thyre in there the centre has been flipped so its all pitted and shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUL8R Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Steelos might be a good bet, but you'll chew through them... Perhaps some Sandpaper, then use Brasso or Toothpaste ... Cheers,Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cute wee gem Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 http://www.oldschool.co.nz/phpbb/viewto ... ing+wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Mill felt on a die grinder atachment and autosol or the likes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Ok, let me be the one to share some secrets I have polished a few wheels in my time, best way, Using massive amounts of diffrent grade sand papers. Starting with something courseish to do the rim part I know you are talking about, maybe a 220. then a 320, then a 400, 600, 1000, 1200 and 2000. Or more or less, depending on what sort of finsih you really want, once you get into the 400 over use Keroscene instead of water, as it lubricates really really well, but is good at destryoing your hand, and be ready to spend a good day on this. the use a really really good alloy polish, I suggst mothers, as good as autosole, and you get heaps more for $30 To prove im not just talking shit, here is an example of what it could look like, on some super lights I sold ages ago. Spiffing Seedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kornstar Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 yeah autosol is the best, still takes along time and try not to jump to high in grades of paper, wastes all your time and means u have to start again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pies Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 from what i have heard... the meguiars metal poish in the little purple and green pot is awesome shit. have not tried itmyself yet though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I like Autosol over the mothers shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobumps Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 cheers for the tips, had a play today heres what it came up like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kornstar Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 good shit, what did u use/how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Mother of God that's going to look mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 agreed! but where is the front bumper.. oh god Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pies Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 fuck yes thats hot! does it affect the (dont look at me like that cunts) safety of the wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Mk1 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 SCHWIIIINNNG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 no, I dont really see how........... wheel in japan always run stpid offf sets, and thats all it is, 14x7 with negative 27 (maybe) off set, word. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobumps Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Dont worry the bumper will be back on just makes it easier for what i am doin. I tried all sorts of shit to polish them cutting componds and buffing wheels but I found that all i needed was a good sand with 320 then 600wet the good old autosol brought them up mint i could spend alot longer and get them perfect but very limited time as I need this car on the road asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenger79 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 looks godly, so thats where Mikuni's been hiding.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobumps Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 ill send him back to H town he dont do shit all haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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