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Polished Aluminum....?

Posted: 1/8/06 8:48pm Message 21 of 44
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ORLANDO, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 L82 Dark Metallic Green Coupe, Gymkhana Suspension, AM/FM/CB, GM ZZ383....nice....
You can get the power ball at most auto parts stores including Discount Auto. Just got mine, I like it. Anything that makes the polishing job go quicker is worth it.


 
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Polished Aluminum....?

Posted: 1/9/06 2:26pm Message 22 of 44
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PERRYSBURG, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 T-Tops,Lite Custom work,Many engine mod. 700R4 trans. body is shaved,17" wheels bf goodrich g-force tires,heavy sway bars front&rear rack&pinion steering,550 slolom springs with gas shocks.
Very COOL! Thanks for the research. Alot of members will use the info.Thanks again.


Polished Aluminum....?

Posted: 2/4/06 6:12pm Message 23 of 44
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another question, i used Mother's Aluminum polish on Ian's polished aluminum wheels with great results. It took a lot of work, polish, time, and rags. But my question is: does the polish and rags ever stop turning black? or does it when you are done?, if that is the case then I'll never get there!          


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Posted: 2/4/06 7:31pm Message 24 of 44
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Vette(s): 1978 Indy Pace Car 4851 of 6502, Auto, L-48

Zoop Seal does work great, I've seen it on Billet pieces and they don't compare to uncoated pieces.  If anyone is interested I've got a complete Zoop Seal Kit for sale.  Box was opened but none of the bottles or anything else inside opened, heres a link to the kit I've got.

http://www.zoopseal.com/product-detail.asp?prodID=95502

$99 kit for $50 anyone?

cilrah38752.8142939815


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Polished Aluminum....?

Posted: 2/23/06 8:04pm Message 25 of 44
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Posted: 2/23/06 8:08pm Message 26 of 44
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Polished Aluminum....?

Posted: 2/24/06 9:14pm Message 27 of 44
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Vette(s): 1978 L-82 Silver Anniversary hotrod. /////////////
After reading all this I went to the "Zone" and bought a Powerball this AM and some Mother's polish for my stock '78 slotted wheels. Been looking for one since they started advertising them last year...

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Polished Aluminum....?

Posted: 1/27/07 5:47pm Message 28 of 44
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I have the American Racing Torq 2 wheels. They offer the wheels with the spokes chromed for more bucks. I use American Racing wheel cleaner and wax. It can be purchased as a kit for $13.99 from Summit Racing. The can says that it's factory metal polish. The can, has a plastic bag inside, that contains serpentine material that has the polish already in the material. You cut off a couple inch piece and go to town, working over the oxidized aluminum.........it really works. It turns black with the oxidized aluminum that is removed. It's reeeeeeeeeal easy. The wax that they want you to use is also very easy. The wax is real whipped up, so it's very easy to put on. You should try it.........I really like the stuff!  By the way Mothers also makes a mini power ball with an extension. The extension plastic sleave, doesn't rotate.........so that you can manuaver it into weird ares, like engine parts, and small spoke areas on your wheels!    corvette440hp2007-01-27 17:55:16


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Polished Aluminum....?

Posted: 1/27/07 6:07pm Message 29 of 44
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PERRYSBURG, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 T-Tops,Lite Custom work,Many engine mod. 700R4 trans. body is shaved,17" wheels bf goodrich g-force tires,heavy sway bars front&rear rack&pinion steering,550 slolom springs with gas shocks.
Is it the same thing as Never Dull? It all so comes in a can and is impregnated in the polishing wool. It works great on some alum. but not all.Ermm


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Posted: 1/27/07 6:30pm Message 30 of 44
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I'm not familiar with Never Dull! The product sounds very close...impregnated wool and all. American Racing states on the can; that it's the same stuff used at the factory. I keep using, the same couple inch piece to do an entire wheel.........it really works for me.......hope it works for the rest of the guys! corvette440hp2007-01-27 18:31:09


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