Chrome Z06 Wheels on their way. What to polish with?
06-20-2002, 11:13 AM
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Chrome Z06 Wheels on their way. What to polish with? Haven't had chrome wheels since the mid 80's <img border="0" title="" alt="[Embarrassed]" src="gr_emb.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Right now I have some Never Dull and Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish. What do I need to use to keep these babies lookin' nice? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Right now I have some Never Dull and Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish. What do I need to use to keep these babies lookin' nice? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
06-20-2002, 11:30 AM
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Re: Chrome Z06 Wheels on their way. What to polish with? Actually, IMO....there's no need to "polishi" chrome. I'd just put on alight coat of Zaino when you wax the rest of the car. Mother's on my old 5 spokes made tons of very fine scratches, which effectively dulled the finish a little.
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Re: Chrome Z06 Wheels on their way. What to polish with? Whoa! Definitely don't use those harsh Metal Polishes on a Chrome and most likely Clear Coated Wheel. Believe it or not.. Soap and Water and the occasional wax or polish of your choice.
NeverDull is actually pretty abrassive and would have dulled the finish IMHO but don't let htat stop you from using it on raw metals because it works great there!
NeverDull is actually pretty abrassive and would have dulled the finish IMHO but don't let htat stop you from using it on raw metals because it works great there!
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Re: Chrome Z06 Wheels on their way. What to polish with? I just use soap and water just like on the rest of the car, and when the wheel is dry just buff it with a dry terry towel. believe it or not that buffing with just the towel shines em up real good. Good luck bro...
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06-20-2002, 07:56 PM
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Re: Chrome Z06 Wheels on their way. What to polish with? Jsears8 You fugged up my hood on your website! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Hi Al, Yeah looks like I'll just break out the Z-1 and Z-2. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
Hi Al, Yeah looks like I'll just break out the Z-1 and Z-2. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
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Re: Chrome Z06 Wheels on their way. What to polish with? Thanks for the heads up. Guess that means the Z-1 and Z-2 treatment then.
I've been using the Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish on the stainless steel exhaust tips. Maybe I should stop?
I've been using the Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish on the stainless steel exhaust tips. Maybe I should stop?
06-21-2002, 09:12 AM
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Re: Chrome Z06 Wheels on their way. What to polish with? hmmm I might try the Mother's Chrome Polish and save the Zaino for the paint. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> If not on Chrome, what exactly can I use the Mother's mag and aluminum polish for?
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Re: Chrome Z06 Wheels on their way. What to polish with? Give them the full Zaino treatment every now and then, but just touch them up with Z6. It works and looks great!
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Re: Chrome Z06 Wheels on their way. What to polish with? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by johnzbt:
<strong>Try Honda Spray Polish and Cleaner. Also works great to get the bugs and road grime off the paint. You can purchase a can at your local Honda motorcycle shop.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I agree. I use it to clean bugs off the front all the time. It also keeps the dust off. Great stuff. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
<strong>Try Honda Spray Polish and Cleaner. Also works great to get the bugs and road grime off the paint. You can purchase a can at your local Honda motorcycle shop.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I agree. I use it to clean bugs off the front all the time. It also keeps the dust off. Great stuff. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: Chrome Z06 Wheels on their way. What to polish with? Try Honda Spray Polish and Cleaner. Also works great to get the bugs and road grime off the paint. You can purchase a can at your local Honda motorcycle shop.
