Polishing Aluminum Alloy Wheels? Update After & Before

[hptech1]

I'm a Newbie, to the Caswell site. Very well done informative site. I can't leave.

I have some 17" American Eagle 077 polished wheels. They have a milky gray haze from I presume going thru the car wash.

I want to bring the lustre and shine back to them. What kit should I purchase to do this? There are two kits I noticed. One involves sanding and stripping and the VHT compound. The other just involves polishing with the Brown & Black bricks Sisal and White polish.

I just want some hints and tricks from the experienced polishers on this forum.

Thanks in Advance Kevin


Before

After

[skiddz]

You might be able to get away with a loose cotton wheel and some white compound.. A little more aggressive approach would be a sewn wheel and some brown followed by the loose/white combo.

Are they currently clear coated or anodized? If so, you'll need to strip 'em before buffing.

Check out the online buffing manual for tips on procedures...

Good luck!!

[hptech1]

Thanks Skiddz. I'll let you know how they turn out.

[hptech1]

ttt

[alumamike]

Try a product called WHITE DIAMOND it works good on uncoated aluminum wheels
I think there website is whitediamond.com

[jrow]

hptech1,

Try using a "clay bar" before you go to any mechanical means on polishing. Then use a good Mag wheel polish.

John