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polished those lips!

Old Mar 17, 2007 | 02:54 AM
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polished those lips!

So there were no installs for me to do at work and i wasn't off for a few hours so i got down on the wheels. I just used mothers mag and alum. polish.... i can't really get the fine scratches out, anybody got any other tips? i used microfiber cloths for application and buffing. I think i'll try the ball things you put in a drill. anybody got any tips on how to use those things properly? is it just used to buff off the polish?





and then i still had time left so i went at the exhaust tips too

 

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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 04:33 AM
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looks 100x better!
 
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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once your done get some wax on them, or if you use zaino put some on it will greatly ease in future cleanings.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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Get a Dremel
 
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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looks great! i'd say the next step is definitely a power tool of some sort if u want better results....followed by some sort of wax or sealant.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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great job, I did mines with the mother's powerball & powerball mini way faster than by hand just put it on a drill and thats it
 
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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lol wow they looked pretty bad in that first pic...kinda reminds me of how dirty my car is right now. Great job tho, you got them lookin how they should now.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 04:46 AM
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just wondering if the mothers would be okay to use on jline rims? thanks!

 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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looks way better
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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somebody told me to not use mothers mag and alum. polish if your rims have clrear cote on it, cuz it takes the clear cote out
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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correct,mothers polish is an abrasive and will ruin clear coat for sure
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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So how are the scratches supposed to b removed on clear coated wheels?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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looks good. guys should try Prima Wheelsheild.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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looks a lot better.. now how about the brembos? lol
 
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