Wheels - Time to Polish
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Wheels - Time to Polish
Hey guys,
I just got my swept fin spinner kit and new emblems and I'm going to be putting them on soon, but I want to polish my wheels first. I was hoping I could get some detailed directions to do this. I know its going to take some time, but that is all I'm going to have on my spring break week so I really wanted to get started on it. Is there a clearcoat that needs to be stripped off first, would a drill attachment or grinder attachment help? I'm ready to put the time in, I want them to look like mirrors when I'm done. Thanks guys, any help would be great!!
I just got my swept fin spinner kit and new emblems and I'm going to be putting them on soon, but I want to polish my wheels first. I was hoping I could get some detailed directions to do this. I know its going to take some time, but that is all I'm going to have on my spring break week so I really wanted to get started on it. Is there a clearcoat that needs to be stripped off first, would a drill attachment or grinder attachment help? I'm ready to put the time in, I want them to look like mirrors when I'm done. Thanks guys, any help would be great!!
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Re: Wheels - Time to Polish (VTHokie77Vette)
I just did some. Do a search and there is a detailed process. I paint stripped and then used 320-then 600 wet-then 1200 wet-then buffed with white rouge and then buff with autosol. Came out like chrome.
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Re: Wheels - Time to Polish (VTHokie77Vette)
I havent done it myself yet. But ive been told the truck stops can polish aluminum and make it look like chrome. Im goning to take mine and try it soon.
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Re: Wheels - Time to Polish (VTHokie77Vette)
If you read the linked thread you can see how I did mine. They were in pretty bad shape and I spent about 3 hours each. Worth the effort. I found that with the right buffing and sanding that wet or dry does not make a difference.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=235592
There was no clearcoat on my wheels that I know of.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=235592
There was no clearcoat on my wheels that I know of.