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Wheel Wells, Rims and Tires Rims, wheel wells and tires make a bold statement for the appearance of the vehicle, do you know how to properly detail these key components? Would you like to learn?

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Old 01-14-2008, 05:59 PM
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I've tried to fix some wheels like that before. I ended up combining my favorite metal polish with some 0000 steel wool.

It obviously will take some of the chrome lustre away from the wheel, but it will even out the finish and IMHO make the wheel look nicer.

I'd say with that deep etching, the wheels are toast. Re-chrome, or give them the 'brushed' look.
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Thanks for your help guys... figured I was shooting into air.
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Try mothers(Paste)in the round can I have polished out some pretty crappy wheels with that stuff.
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I would try some SSR3 (or similar product) on a spot. I would think a power ball would be great in this area.
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Sorry bro I could have sent you some. It does a good job on metal that hasn't been neglected too much but it's not a miracle worker by any stretch of the imagination. Not sure that it's all that much better than most metal polishes I've used. I am still in search of the Holy Grail of metal polishes.
Haha, no worries mate! I don't think I need something too aggressive since I am looking to just give metal a little rejuvination...
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Old 01-14-2008, 10:44 PM
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You tried the polish and nothing the next step is useing acid i strongly recomend megs wheel brightner from the pro line and it is non hydrofluoric (bonus). Then if that does not work i would have to agree with bob and the 0000 ultra fine steel wool with polish as the lube it does wonders. Remember Somtimes what you are seeing is brake dust that has bonded to the chrome and is actualy rusting above the surface.
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Old 01-14-2008, 10:55 PM
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I would have to agree with JohnyB, Meg's Wheel Brightner is some strong stuff, diluted accordingly and it will work wonders. I've only used it once and man that stuff is mean, it will literally take your breath a way. Nasty stuff but works great on rims...well rims that need it.

I've also use the 0000 Ultra Fine Steel Wool combined with a metal polish product and it works quite well. But I too have been searching for a good product to polish exaust tips, rims..ect..ect..still haven't found a product that satisfies me...so the search continues.
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Old 01-14-2008, 11:04 PM
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Hey boys, next time you're in Williams Sonoma, there is a special little tube of metal polish that is supposed to be the best.

GO SEARCH FOR IT NOW, I'm keeping it a secret for now...
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Old 01-14-2008, 11:05 PM
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Old 01-14-2008, 11:12 PM
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But you know what P1et, I've been hearing the same. I forget where I saw someone do a review on this stuff and it's suppoed to be some strong stuff, just can't remember where I saw that review ...I'm prity sure it was the stuff you posted...mmm...I'll have to look it up I'm sure I got the link for it some where

If anyone has use Wenol I'd love to hear your feed back.
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