Polished Aluminum....?

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Posted: 12/21/05 2:13pm Message 1 of 44

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new77guy

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henderson, NV - USA

Joined: 2/7/2004

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Vette(s): 1977 Corvette l48 Custom

I have a question for ya guys....

I got the Torque Thrust 2 wheels... however they are polished aluminums. THey will require specific wax, or cleaner to keep clean, and protect the finsih. Acid based is out. Anything that could cause rust is out. I found two products so far:
Wheel Wax
Eagle One Aluminum Wash and Cleaner

What does everyone think?
Any personal reccomendations?

Thanks guys...

-Lou

-LOUIE

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Posted: 12/21/05 3:42pm Message 2 of 44

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daveb12

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Vette(s): 1968 L-71 convertible

Mother's aluminum polish. You can get it anywhere and it's great on those wheels. Polished wheels take a lot of maintenance, but the end result is worth it!

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Posted: 12/21/05 4:13pm Message 3 of 44

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Ten15

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Vette(s): '68 Black Conv. Matching 327/300 4 Spd. P/S, P/B, P/W, Tele, A/C

Check out Zoop Seal.

I've never used it, but I've heard good things about it.

It is supposed to seal a polished wheel and keep it looking "fresh" for a long time, requiring less maintenance.

http://www.zoopseal.com/zoopseal.asp

Anthony

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Posted: 12/21/05 8:01pm Message 4 of 44

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Adams' Apple

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Duncanville, TX - USA

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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas

I use "FLITZ" on my rims. Works very well. As Dave says, polished rims have to be maintained, or they will get dull quickly.

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Posted: 12/21/05 8:50pm Message 5 of 44

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Dejablu

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Vette(s): 2005 Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic Coupe --------------------- Sold 1974 T-top, 4 spd to BillKS

I also use Flitz and have used Mothers Wheel Polish on my wheels. Both work well, just takes a lot of time and elbow grease.

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Posted: 12/21/05 10:13pm Message 6 of 44

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Vette(s): 496 big block, Dragvette 6 link, 12 bolt IRS conversion, Going for fastest Vette IRS E/T

Mothers aluminum polish with the "Powerball" and a high powered drill does wonders on mine. does the job quickly too, just need to do the hand polishing on the parts the ball cant get to.