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Best Product to Clean / Polish Weld Prostar Wheels
Picked up a set of a Weld Prostar Wheels , what’s the best product to clean and polish them.
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The Weld website says they are polished aluminum, but doesn't mention any clear coat. If that's the case, any good aluminum polish should do the trick. I like Simichrome or Flitz, but there are a number of other similar products available.
For cleaning, start with mild soap and water, and only go to stronger cleaners if necessary. |
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Mother's Powerball. Easiest and fastest way to clean & polish aluminum I've ever used. Just don't use a cordless drill like they show. Use electric or air powered.
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Never tried this myself but it looks interesting, http://shineseal.com/index.htm
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I never used the ball but I did use Mother's Mag and Aluminum polish and it made the old beat up, dull looking aluminum on the aftermarket Shelby wheels on my '80 Datsun look like NEW. I was very impressed and that was just using a rag and hand power. This stuff is awesome!
Before and After pics...
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I love Flitz, I use it for everything! Mothers is good too, but I think Flitz is a bit better.
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I use the Mothers and 00 steel wool followed by a micro fiber buffing cloth to clean the trim on my 50 Pontiac. But, I don't have any pictures to show the results yet.
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I've heard good things about Adams polish #1 and Adams polish #2. Reading reviews lots of people claiming it's the best product they've ever used to polish aluminum.
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Depends on condition,the old stand by for heavy tarnish is Simichrome,more aggressive than Flitz,both very good.Used Simichrome years ago on polished magnesium wheels.Tom
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Flitz is my go to, but Mothers works too.
BTW, anybody else remember when you could get 15x3.5 Weld Superlight or Prostars for $88 bucks from Summit with free shipping? Times have changed! |
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