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Nov 13, 2006 | 12:19 PM

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Best polish for polished?

I am trying to polish my polished TT2s and was wondering what was the best kind to use. Looking to bring them back to the best they can be.

Nov 13, 2006 | 04:15 PM

ZaneO

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Mother's Billet is pretty good. If they need more attention, you may start with Mother's Mag & Aluminum.

I've also heard lots of great recommendations for Simichrome.

A polishing ball will also be very helpful.

Nov 15, 2006 | 08:16 PM

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Mothers Billet Polish is by far the best. I use it on my TT's and they look great.

Nov 16, 2006 | 12:40 PM

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Mother's Billet polish is about the best off the shelf stuff you can get. I was polishing my dad's mufflers with neverdul, they looked great, then I used Mothers Polish, seemeed to look a lil better I guess, but the Mothers billet made it reflect perfectly like a mirror.

Huge diffrence.

Nov 16, 2006 | 01:31 PM

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Griot's metal polish is what I use with my pneumatic polisher and with my power ball .. once I have them shiney, I seal them with Metal Armor final polish and sealant

Nov 16, 2006 | 11:50 PM

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I've used several different polishes but I think Mothers Billet polish worked the best.

Nov 17, 2006 | 09:49 AM

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Wenol works really good. Ive never tried the Mothers billet polish. I may have to give it a shot.

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Nov 17, 2006 | 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PERFECT Z28

If you want you can use a wax or paint polish to protect the wheels. I use some polish from time to time but most of the time I don't bother. To apply the polish I use a good quality microfiber applicator or the past few times I started using a foam applicator. Both work well but I think I'm starting to like the foam applicator more. It seems to spread the polish better and makes it easier to buff the polish off. I like to use microfiber because it doesn't scratch the wheels like a cotton towel will. I spend about 5 mintues per wheel but I keep up with them very well. When I've let the wheels go for a while I polish a wheel till I'm happy with the shine. Work in small sections, it seems to help me get better results. Work an area for a min. buff and move on to the next section.