3rd Gen Ram Tech 2002-2008 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 2002 through 2008 Rams Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

For those who polish their wheels...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 01-01-2009, 09:26 PM
JoeHemi's Avatar
JoeHemi
JoeHemi is offline
Record Breaker
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Pierce County, Wa
Posts: 2,273
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default For those who polish their wheels...

...what do you use and what is your preferred polish and method? When I bought this truck, it came with the factory 20s and also these 17" procomp wheels. After looking online, I couldn't find what type of finish I had so I just went out and got some Mothers polish that was meant for a variety of finishes. They came out pretty good compared to what they looked like before but the polish didn't blacken up like Im used to on normal aluminum wheels. Anywho, what do you guys use on your wheels? Just curious what people like..

Heres a before and after picture of the wheels I did.

Name:  IMG_1670.jpg
Views: 21
Size:  100.4 KB

Name:  IMG_1672.jpg
Views: 20
Size:  129.0 KB
 
  #2  
Old 01-01-2009, 09:46 PM
HighDuke1911's Avatar
HighDuke1911
HighDuke1911 is offline
Champion
Join Date: May 2006
Location: San Diego
Posts: 4,616
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Today I used this stuff called "Brite Boy." It is AWESOME!!! Honestly, I've never seen my rims so damn shiny until now! Not even after I drove off the dealers lot or after I used Black Magic or Meguire's! Here's a link I found for it. Not sure which store you can get it at though:

http://www.cjms.com/britboymetpo.html
 
  #3  
Old 01-01-2009, 09:51 PM
OneBadKota's Avatar
OneBadKota
OneBadKota is offline
All Star
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: New Baltimore, Mi
Posts: 933
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

For that specific wheel, I would go with the Eagle One Wheel Polish. I've had good luck with it on those. They used to make a small tub with like cotton coated in stuff in it, I think it was called Formula 1. if you can find that.. but I think they discontinued it.
 
  #4  
Old 01-01-2009, 10:05 PM
ramhunter9's Avatar
ramhunter9
ramhunter9 is offline
Banned
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 5,343
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i use mothers or mquiers thet seem to be good
 
  #5  
Old 01-01-2009, 10:12 PM
mdram43's Avatar
mdram43
mdram43 is offline
Record Breaker
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Rockville, MD (right outside DC)
Posts: 1,552
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

sorry, but ive used em all, and they are exactly the same. all the ones of auto store shelves, and all the guys at shows saying "come over here let me show you this.. blah blah makes the wheel look brand new"

and the only polish ive ever found to truly make a night and day difference is "white diamond"
its the only one i use anymore. on my truck, nova, bike, anything with chrome. none of the others clean, they just add a gloss.
 

Last edited by mdram43; 01-01-2009 at 10:25 PM.
  #6  
Old 01-01-2009, 10:18 PM
HammerZ71's Avatar
HammerZ71
HammerZ71 is offline
Administrator
Dodge Forum Administrator
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South Georgia/East Florida
Posts: 24,686
Likes: 0
Received 20 Likes on 19 Posts
Default

Flitz, by far the best I've ever used. and Joe, the fact hat the Mothers did not blacken means your wheels are coated, probably with a clear poly of some type...
 
  #7  
Old 01-01-2009, 10:43 PM
eaglestorm's Avatar
eaglestorm
eaglestorm is offline
Professional
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I use never dull lots of work bus shines like chrome
 
  #8  
Old 01-01-2009, 10:51 PM
jonnymagnum's Avatar
jonnymagnum
jonnymagnum is offline
Grand Champion
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ontario, canada
Posts: 6,645
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I use the over spray from my tire shine. it shines them up really good!
 
  #9  
Old 01-01-2009, 11:11 PM
ried69's Avatar
ried69
ried69 is offline
Record Breaker
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Kansas
Posts: 1,676
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I use the Eagle One spray bottle for aluminum tires. Even though I have the chrome clad ones, it really shines them up, and is without doubt the easiest to use, ever. You spray it on all over the rims, let it soak for a while, then wash it off with water. No water streaks, and really puts that shine in it. I mainly use that because I hate getting that wax around all of those grooves and corners in the rim.
 
  #10  
Old 01-01-2009, 11:31 PM
SmokeySportRam's Avatar
SmokeySportRam
SmokeySportRam is offline
Captain
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Middle of IOWA
Posts: 584
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

DO NOT USE NEVERDULL ON wheels that arnt real chrome, or stainless steel
 


Quick Reply: For those who polish their wheels...



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:34 PM.