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Posted by: MW 914 Nov 29 2005, 12:38 PM

I have polished 2 liters(replicas if it matters) and I decided to try and make my life easier by using a "SAFE FOR ANY WHEEL" cleaner made by Black Magic. So I let the wheel completely cool per the instructions. Sprayed the cleaner on, hosed it off, wiped it off only to find my wheel completely farked up!!

I tried shining them up with the Eagle One polish. It helped a lot but didn't get them back to 100%. Any ideas? Will I need to go at the wheels with a fine sandpaper and then a machine? Is there a miracle product that can get them back for me?

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Posted by: MW 914 Nov 29 2005, 12:38 PM

Another....they actually look much worse in person.

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Posted by: Headrage Nov 29 2005, 12:42 PM

Were they clear coated when you got them polished. My guess is that the spray on cleaner damaged the clear.

Posted by: zymurgist Nov 29 2005, 12:43 PM

Looks like the cleaner etched the aluminum.

Before breaking out the sandpaper, I would try to buff it out. Eastwood sells buffing wheels and an arbor that can be used with a power drill if you don't have a buffer. Also, a Dremel with felt pad may be helpful but really, the tool is too small for the job.

Posted by: MW 914 Nov 29 2005, 12:47 PM

QUOTE (Headrage @ Nov 29 2005, 10:42 AM)
Were they clear coated when you got them polished. My guess is that the spray on cleaner damaged the clear.

No clear coat. Sorry, should have mentioned that.

Posted by: WRX914 Nov 29 2005, 12:52 PM

I don't know what kind of metal shops you have in your area. In Vegas we have a few shops that would polish your wheels for you. Based on my expierance this type of buffing work would cost you about $20-25 per wheel. That is a pretty good deal considering your wheels shine like new once they are done.

Good Luck!