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Last Step To Polished Rim Project


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After all the stripping, sanding (lots of sanding) washing, preping, painting and clearcoat, it is time to apply actual aluminum polish to the rims.

I got some of the English Custom Polish that Armond recommended, but since I have never done polishing like this before and since there were no detail instructions, I thought it would be best to ask the experts before I risk all the work that has been done on the lips so far.

So my questions are:

One would use a clean cotton material to apply the polish (ex. a t-shirt would be appropriate) as well as to remove the polish, correct?

I did receive a blue micro fabric "buffing" cloth with the order, I am guessing that this is to be used AFTER removal of the polish, correct?

Like I said I have never polish aluminum so I am being a bit cautious on this project.

Hopefully I will have some pics when they are finish and tires mounted, by the end of the weekend.

Thanks in advance!!

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I thought I recognized the name.

The t-shirt should do the trick. A dremel tool with a polishing pad (drum) might make things easier for you. Can't wait to see the pics.

How did your bleeder caps work out?

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I thought I recognized the name.

The t-shirt should do the trick. A dremel tool with a polishing pad (drum) might make things easier for you. Can't wait to see the pics.

How did your bleeder caps work out?

Bill@HOBIventures.com

hey bill....what ever happen'd with the seat covers...i've worried that you might not have recv'd my last email

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Sorry I didn't respond Esty. I am getting to it. I hate to say it but I can tear a suspension down with the best of them but that upholstery thing is pretty daunting. Maybe I'm hoping that my boss will call me up to Memphis soon and I can just drop the seats off when i take the Esty tour;-)

I'll get to them real quick and let u kno when I ship em.

I know I owe ddegroen a wiper switch and AndyS an instrument panel. I've got a real job and three kids...doin the best I can.

Bill

1974 polaris A 4281992 (total resto with 5-spd conversion)

1976 jadegrun 2744974 (sold then killed by the new owner, grrrr!)

1976 sahara A 2392532 (sold)

1971 nevada 2571108(RIP)

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Can't say that I'm an expert, but I've done my wheels and recommeneded the polish to Armond - it's that good. I assume you bought both the Restorer's polish and the Showman's, as well. The first has a very fine abrasive quality that sets up the aluminum for the Showman's, which has protectants added. The miro fiber cloth is used to touch up the shine with nothing more than a light misting of water. Remember that if you use the Restorer's again, be sure to follow with the final polish to restore the protection.

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I also use English Custom polish but with a muslin or cotton buffing wheel made for an electric drill (3" or 4" work great). Polishing by hand (or even a Dremel tool) is simply too time consuming and not as effective as mechanical buffing. I don't have any problem polishing the contour of 1/2" or 1" outer rims.

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I also use English Custom polish but with a muslin or cotton buffing wheel made for an electric drill (3" or 4" work great). Polishing by hand (or even a Dremel tool) is simply too time consuming and not as effective as mechanical buffing. I don't have any problem polishing the contour of 1/2" or 1" outer rims.

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I'm doing the same thing to some bottle caps. fter the stripping and sanding and painting, I used wet sanding and then Flitz with the polishing ball that comes with it. It worked well. It would take forever to do it by hand rubbing.

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