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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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i am about to just get a new set and order them chrome dip i just hate looking at my rims right now and i know it is my fault i just don't have enough time in a day to do all needed to be done

i have the eagle 619s i think same a parish and todd and i think big kig what is a good way to polish tese things back looking good
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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I did use Ealge One billet polish (No longer made), but now I use Mothers Power Metal and the Power Ball. When I wash them, I use Eagle One Aluminum Wheel Wash. Seems to work good for me. I have had many people tell me they look better than chrome.
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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Yup, yep, uh huh! Mother's power ball and a lot of muscle. Pure carnuba wax after polish. Eagle One wheel wash. And yes, polished aluminum will always look better than chrome.....It's just a major PITA keeping up with it!
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
...polished aluminum will always look better than chrome.....It's just a major PITA keeping up with it!
Can I hear an AMEN for my brother?!?
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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Power ball and mothers all metal, works great, fast and easy
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 02BlueStepside
I did use Ealge One billet polish (No longer made), but now I use Mothers Power Metal and the Power Ball. When I wash them, I use Eagle One Aluminum Wheel Wash. Seems to work good for me. I have had many people tell me they look better than chrome.
I thought Centerline's instructions say something about not using wheel wash or something because of the polished finish? Your wheels always look better than mine though so I'll take your word for it.

I use a Powerball with Mother's polish when doing a full polish; but I use Eagle 1 Never Dull for a quick job after I've washed and dried them about every third wash so about once a month on that. Then its whenever I feel like it on the full polish
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 12:48 AM
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Adam's metal polish 1 & 2, you won't need the sloppy powerball
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:07 AM
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i use mothers billet polish paste and a microfiber towel by hand on my wheels. it seems to work better than the power ball on these wheels. on my old boyds i used the ball and it worked good.
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by StrokerAce03
I thought Centerline's instructions say something about not using wheel wash or something because of the polished finish? Your wheels always look better than mine though so I'll take your word for it.
I bought the wheels used, so I never got any instructions or warnings with them. The wash said it was made for polished aluminum so I didn't see a problem and haven't noticed anything happening to the wheels.
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 09:25 AM
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You have to be careful with polished aluminum (or any alum, really) a high ph will disolve alum. Harsh cleaners wil stain it.

Eagle One is very mild and is formulated to remove brake dust and road grime without harm.

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