Polishing my wheels
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Polishing my wheels
Does anyone know if it is possible to make machined lip rims look like polished rims? I was looking for a diy project and i thought maybe its possible to get metal polish + other materials and give the rims a mirror finish.
My rims have a dull look to them, check out the pic, i want em to look more polished like the second picture.
My rims have a dull look to them, check out the pic, i want em to look more polished like the second picture.
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Originally Posted by redlude97
Yes, check this link http://350z-tech.com/zwiki/Wheel_Refinishing
If there isnt then all i have to do is sand and polish.
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^^^great link! came out fantastic
i did something somewhat similar using the mothers powerball and Mothers billet metal polish. same idea just without sanding first.
although mine are MUCH shiny'r on the whole, you can stil see small "Scratches" throughout (his wetsanding took care of that for him)
...if you're a bit lazy and want to try my way look up my description and pics.
just search my username under care and detailing--from back in the summer.
i did something somewhat similar using the mothers powerball and Mothers billet metal polish. same idea just without sanding first.
although mine are MUCH shiny'r on the whole, you can stil see small "Scratches" throughout (his wetsanding took care of that for him)
...if you're a bit lazy and want to try my way look up my description and pics.
just search my username under care and detailing--from back in the summer.
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Originally Posted by aszatk01
^^^great link! came out fantastic
i did something somewhat similar using the mothers powerball and Mothers billet metal polish. same idea just without sanding first.
although mine are MUCH shiny'r on the whole, you can stil see small "Scratches" throughout (his wetsanding took care of that for him)
...if you're a bit lazy and want to try my way look up my description and pics.
just search my username under care and detailing--from back in the summer.
i did something somewhat similar using the mothers powerball and Mothers billet metal polish. same idea just without sanding first.
although mine are MUCH shiny'r on the whole, you can stil see small "Scratches" throughout (his wetsanding took care of that for him)
...if you're a bit lazy and want to try my way look up my description and pics.
just search my username under care and detailing--from back in the summer.
https://g35driver.com/forums/care-detailing/106999-mothers-powerball-billet-metal-polish-lip-cleaning-polishing-write-up.html
Here is another question though, what do u guys think about using "0000" steel wool on the rim instead of sanding it? Here is where i got the idea:
https://g35driver.com/forums/care-detailing/94546-how-refinish-your-exhaust-tips.html
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Originally Posted by Polishthrust
I searched for your post and i thought it was really helpful so i wanna link it here as well for those reading:
https://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106999
Here is another question though, what do u guys think about using "0000" steel wool on the rim instead of sanding it? Here is where i got the idea:
https://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94546
https://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106999
Here is another question though, what do u guys think about using "0000" steel wool on the rim instead of sanding it? Here is where i got the idea:
https://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94546
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#10
Originally Posted by Polishthrust
What do i coat the rims with after they are polished? Wouldnt they rust if i sanded them and just used a metal polish?
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