Aluminum polishing?

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Old 03-18-2010, 12:00 PM
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Aluminum polishing?

Need to find a good polish to clean up my aluminum wheels on my 97' scab and would like my diamond plate toolbox to shine like no other since I paid a pretty penny for it. Ive considered Mothers mag and aluminum polish but that is as far as Ive gotten. Thanks....
 
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Old 03-18-2010, 03:59 PM
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Wenol red and blue.
 
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Old 03-18-2010, 04:38 PM
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Are the wheels factory or aftermarket and I know Weather Guard clears their boxes so be careful what you use so you dont damage the finish if the wheels and tool box are coated.
 
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Old 03-18-2010, 05:58 PM
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For uncoated toolboxes, Diamond Brite from Lowe's works real well. I don't think I'd use it on wheels though.
 
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Old 03-19-2010, 04:45 PM
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On uncoated Aluminum, Meguiar's Mag and Aluminum Polish or Heavy Metal Polish #1 and #2 are what I go for.
 
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Old 03-19-2010, 06:29 PM
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metal wax or nothing at all. http://173.160.23.65/metalwax/

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http://173.160.23.65/metalwax/boardw...re/default.asp


I bought the mini kit with a very doubtful heart as I know full well what it takes to keeping diamond plate aluminum looking good. Wow was I wrong. Brings new life to the oldest aluminum in short order.
This took me about two minutes, Just the cleaner and wax, No quick shine yet. I will be busy in the garage once the wife comes home. Does excellent job on rims...That's what it's made for.



 

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