 I think I screwed up my wheels by using a, no-scrub wheel cleaner - help please |
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| MoveQik |
 Nov 29 2005, 12:38 PM
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What size wheels can I fit?  Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region   |
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!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)
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? Attached image(s) 
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| MoveQik |
Nov 29 2005, 12:38 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Another....they actually look much worse in person.
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| Allan |
Nov 29 2005, 12:42 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Were they clear coated when you got them polished. My guess is that the spray on cleaner damaged the clear.
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| zymurgist |
Nov 29 2005, 12:43 PM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
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. |
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| MoveQik |
Nov 29 2005, 12:47 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
No clear coat. Sorry, should have mentioned that. |
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| WRX914 |
Nov 29 2005, 12:52 PM
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2.5 WRX STI hybrid powered beast Group: Members Posts: 782 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 2,771 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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! |
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