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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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I have some billet wheels that are 3 yrs and they dont shine like they used to when i use mothers. Anyone know a company or a product what will shine them like new?
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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Are you using the powerball?
Here is a good write up i used to get the shine out of mine. It takes some time, but protect them with wax and it will last longer
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=433397
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Ya i use a powerball..what kind of wax
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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i buy some stuff at the swap meets around here called green magic< it works great
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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I might be biased, but:



once you get them polished back to a level you're satisfied with I'd recommend applying a wax or sealant to them to keep them looking good as well as protect them.
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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green magic is good stuff
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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The last time I polished mine I used the Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish with the powerball. When I first started I used a product Luster Pad. Its a black can and a yellow cloth with the polish built into the cloth. You have to do it by hand and it takes a while but it works.
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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Master Formula Metal Gloss works great for me.

They have a sealer as well.
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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Hard work and determination......have fun

Polished Aluminum is my joy and sorrow. You can always take them to a wheel repair place, we have one here that polishes to "new" condition for ~150 ea.
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
Hard work and determination......have fun

Polished Aluminum is my joy and sorrow. You can always take them to a wheel repair place, we have one here that polishes to "new" condition for ~150 ea.
i need to find a place like this in houston,tx
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