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Polishing our wheels - erniecarpet@... - 05-10-2008 23:40



Stephen, how much would a quart cover?
Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Montana



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Polishing our wheels - erniecarpet@... - 05-11-2008 00:24



Thanks, Shane, as soon as I hear from Stephen, I'll order that polish.
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83PT40
Livingston, Montana



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Polishing our wheels - erniecarpet@... - 05-11-2008 00:25



I couldn't pull that website up, Leroy
Ernie Ekberg
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Livingston, Montana



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Polishing our wheels - Ernest Ekberg - 05-11-2008 03:03

Since the weather has finally started to be warm here in Montana, warm
I mean over freezing, I want to polish my wheels on the coach. Taking
the wheels off the coach, like Jeff Miller use to do, is not an option.
The last time I had them detailed was at the 2004 RIV. And I just wrote
a check. There are no detailers around here that I can find.
So- what's the best stuff to use and what kind of buffer/equipment
should I get? Is there a top dressing that can be used after they are
polished?
Thanks, Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Livingston, Mt

Polishing our wheels - Stephen Birtles - 05-11-2008 03:22

Try Met-all polish
We can Supply it in sample size up to a 5 pound can

Stephen 77fc 35
dupreeproducts.com


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ernest Ekberg"
wrote:
>
> Since the weather has finally started to be warm here in Montana, warm
> I mean over freezing, I want to polish my wheels on the coach. Taking
> the wheels off the coach, like Jeff Miller use to do, is not an option.
> The last time I had them detailed was at the 2004 RIV. And I just wrote
> a check. There are no detailers around here that I can find.
> So- what's the best stuff to use and what kind of buffer/equipment
> should I get? Is there a top dressing that can be used after they are
> polished?
> Thanks, Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Livingston, Mt
>

Polishing our wheels - sfedeli3 - 05-11-2008 04:00

Hi Ernie,

I can vouch for Stephen's Met-all recommendation- It does a very
nice job and stays wet on the rag or powerball longer than most. I
have had the best results applying it with a red foam powerball on the
end of a long extension that fits in the drill chuck. If it is a
little humid and you can't get the nice clear shine- try some corn
starch on a microfiber towel. If you're careful to keep the wheels
covered when parked, they seem to stay nice for about a year.

Shane Fedeli
85PT40
Hershey, PA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ernest Ekberg"
wrote:
>
> Since the weather has finally started to be warm here in Montana, warm
> I mean over freezing, I want to polish my wheels on the coach. Taking
> the wheels off the coach, like Jeff Miller use to do, is not an option.
> The last time I had them detailed was at the 2004 RIV. And I just wrote
> a check. There are no detailers around here that I can find.
> So- what's the best stuff to use and what kind of buffer/equipment
> should I get? Is there a top dressing that can be used after they are
> polished?
> Thanks, Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Livingston, Mt
>

Polishing our wheels - Leroy Eckert - 05-11-2008 04:10

I have used Simichrome for 25 years. A drill motor with a polishing ball or wheel. I do mine by hand. http://www.competitionchemicals.com. Expensive. Outstanding product.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smome N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA
Royale Conversion

Ernest Ekberg wrote:
Since the weather has finally started to be warm here in Montana, warm
I mean over freezing, I want to polish my wheels on the coach. Taking
the wheels off the coach, like Jeff Miller use to do, is not an option.
The last time I had them detailed
was at the 2004 RIV. And I just wrote
a check. There are no detailers around here that I can find.
So- what's the best stuff to use and what kind of buffer/equipment
should I get? Is there a top dressing that can be used after they are
polished?
Thanks, Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Livingston, Mt




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Polishing our wheels - Kurt Horvath - 05-11-2008 04:29


Has anyone polished out a satin finished rim to bright polish. I had to buy a rim last year on the road. They only had satin rims so I got stuck buyingone. I got a price from a crew working on polishing Prevosts out of Nashville, but they were too expensive.I couldget a new polished rim for what they wanted for the job. I'd like to do the job on the axel, but to do a good job I'm sure it needs to come off the bus.I've got a lot of time on polishig metal, but someone out there may have a better way then hand sanding to do an aluminum rim.





Kurt Horvath



95 PT-42 WLWB





--- On Sun, 5/11/08, Leroy Eckert wrote:

From: Leroy Eckert
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Polishing our wheels
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008, 11:10 AM




I have used Simichrome for 25 years. A drill motor with a polishing ball or wheel. I do mine by hand. http://www.competitionchem icals.com. Expensive. Outstanding product.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smome N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA
Royale Conversion

Ernest Ekberg wrote:
Since the weather has finally started to be warm here in Montana, warm
I mean over freezing, I want to polish my wheels on the coach. Taking
the wheels off the coach, like Jeff Miller use to do, is not an option.
The last time I had them detailed was at the 2004 RIV. And I just wrote
a check. There are no detailers around here that I can find.
So- what's the best stuff to use and what kind of buffer/equipment
should I get? Is there a top dressing that can be used after they are
polished?
Thanks, Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Livingston, Mt





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Polishing our wheels - erniecarpet@... - 05-11-2008 05:21



I have been using dawn dish detergent. Should have no wax left when Shane comes out.
Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Montana



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Polishing our wheels - bubblerboy64 - 05-11-2008 06:43

Kurt, Google VIS truck wheel polishing. I used that system from a
franchised dealer in Carlisle and was very satisfied. About $70 a
wheel and well worth it if the wheels are in bad condition. They can
even do it without removing the tire. Watch the video,its
interesting. Machine cost about $100K but I think the fellow in
Carlisle, who just started his business will do well for himself. If
you ever tried to polish a bad one the money seems like a bargain.

PS When has lack of knowledge or understanding ever prevented a
person from having on expressing an opinion? If that were the case
the web would be a mighty quiet place. Most of us are likely
professionals at or especially knowledgeable about one or more
subjects. A wrong opinion or a misunderstanding is a opportunity to
educate not to criticise a person or persons for their ignorance. I
think respect is essential and I found some of that lacking in the
end.

John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC