Polishing Y2k's!!!
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Polishing Y2k's!!! Did a search and didn't find anything so here we go. I'm wanting to get the Y2k's on my vette looking real good before I put it up for sale. I was looking around through the "polishing aluminum/wheels threads" and didn't see any that seemed to target aluminum wheels with clearcoat. So I am wondering if the powerball and Mother's (whatever) will work on these wheels like any other polished aluminum wheel. Anybody have any input or other advice?
Well I didn't have clear coat on top but here is the test I did between two brands one is local to DFW called xtreme wheel polish and the other is a polish from Budnik which is my wheel manufacturer. I shined the tires with Zaino tire shine (only shine I have come across that didn't splatter on the fender behind the tires)
On the left is Budnik's wheel polish, on the right xtreme wheel polish
Different angle
Close up of the Xteme
Close up of Budnik
Don't be affraid to get dirty, the black stuff when you polish is nickel, which is what dulls the aluminum. I have come to the conclusion that if you do it right they will come out the same or close.
On the left is Budnik's wheel polish, on the right xtreme wheel polish
Different angle
Close up of the Xteme
Close up of Budnik
Don't be affraid to get dirty, the black stuff when you polish is nickel, which is what dulls the aluminum. I have come to the conclusion that if you do it right they will come out the same or close.
This is a thread that should help you out. It is done on a set of ws6 wheels that come with clearcoat over the polish from the factory.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ght=polish+ws6
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ght=polish+ws6
