98LSVETTE

What different techniques and products have you used on your wheels. I have a set of Y2K polished wheels on my vette. Thanks for the input

JackZ28

If they're not clearcoated, just get some good, non-abrasive polish, like Eagle One or Mother's, and use a very soft towel or rag to polish them. When you get them to where you really want them, get some Zoop Seal and seal those puppies. I guess you could always have them clearcoated too.

ZaneO

Your Y2K wheels are clearcoated, so I would recommend a good paint polish.

Wash, clay, polish, protect.

FWIW, Mother's IS an abrasive metal polish and shouldn't be used on anything clearcoated.

abadss

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the best polishing stuff i have found is called excalibur, it is sold at wheel shops only. it works awesome on anything chrome or polished.

jammon46

Like ZANEO said...

wash, claybar, Z1, Z2

OneMeanZ

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Where can you get the claybars??

ZaneO

You can get claybars at most parts stores or all over the place online.

2002yroneformula

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I'll second the Mother's polish on nonclearcoated rims. Haven't had a chance to use it on my wheels, but I tried it out on my grandfather's 10 year old knife and it looked like a brand new knife when I got done with it.

98LSVETTE

Can you use mothers billet polish on coated aluminum? It doesn't specify on the bottle.

ZaneO

What exactly is the aluminum coated with?

PureWS6

are 01 WS6 rims clear coated?

luv2spd

iTrader: (1)

Does it kinda look like pink cotton candy? If so, I think that's the stuff I've used before and I agree, it worked great.

98LSVETTE

I was told that the Y2K rims came with a factory clear coat.

CarrotcarZ

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What should I use if my wheels are powdercoated??

chupr0kabra

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No, that's wadding polish. Claybar looks like...well...a bar made of clay. http://www.claymagic.net/

Claybars are rubbed over the surface of the paint (or wheel, in this case) to pick up any dirt that has lodged its way into the finish. This is particularly useful on wheels, to remove brake dust.


-Mike

JackZ28

Soap and water, and then a sealant like Zaino! I didn't realize Mother's was abrasive. It sure didn't seem to be when I used it.

ZaneO

Are we talking about Mother's Aluminum and Mag Polish?

JackZ28

Yes, and you're probably right. You usually are.

ZaneO

Okay, it is abrasive. That's were the polishing effect comes from.

JackZ28

Ok, so I'm an idiot. I guess that makes sense. I should really do more research before I open my mouth sometimes.