83 bluebird owner here....ole Tom

[cfsomers@...]

Something to consider when you are doing your wheels is to keep your
paper lubricated. On aluminum if you dry sand it, it will never get the
shine you are looking for. There is a special polishing oil for this or
you can use something very thin. Try not to use something that will
evaporate.

I polish aluminum for molds so you know my reasons for results.

If you have access to MSC, this is a good source for sanding paper and
many other supplies for polishing. Depends on how bright you want them. As
a finishing touch when I am polishing the wheels is semi-chrome polish. It
will make a so-so wheel shine and it puts a protective coating on. Not the
same as wax, but it helps short term.

Chuck S
81fc35sb
Ormond Beach, FL

> Ow, ouch, everything hurts! I got out the wet sandpaper and worked
> on the wheels, most of the day. I couldn't find 1000 so I settled
> for 1500 grit. I guess I need to accept that each attempt is only
> one step in a slow path to a briliant shine. I worked on three
> wheels today, but only one really looks OK. Once I got sick of
> sanding I tried a couple of polishing systems, but the reality is I
> need to spend more time sanding.
>
> I don't think the wheels have been shined for many years, if ever.
> I have been tempted to go below 1000 in grit to get the pits out,
> but that may be a bad decision. I guess lots of time and patience
> is the only answer.
>
> Gardner
> 78FC33 (not briliant, but better)
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gardner Yeaw"
> wrote:
>>
>> John,
>> No, I did not use sandpaper. It seems that should be my next
> step.
>> I really need to take the wheels off to get around the lug area,
> but
>> that is another project I am not ready for.
>>
>>
>> Gardner
>> 78FC33
>>
>> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "John"
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > Gardner,
>> >
>> > When you started to polish your wheels did you start with 1000
>> grit
>> > sandpaper? Mine had not been cleaned or polished in four years,
>> that
>> > is the way that I started, you can see the initial results on my
>> web
>> > site at;
>> >
>> > http://www.pbase.com/iamflagman/image/34374170
>> >
>> > I now just use the Mothers Powerball system to maintain that
> shine.
>> >
>> > http://www.mothers.com/products/productc..._prod.html
>> >
>> >
>> > "REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001"
>> > John Finn
>> > '82 35FCRB
>> > BLUEBIRD WANDERLODGE
>> > TO VISIT THE "FINN'S INN EXPRESS" REMODELING ADVENTURE
>> > GO TO;
>> > http://www.pbase.com/image/24977457
>> > HOPKINS, SOUTH CAROLINA
>> >
>> > //////////////////////////////////////////////////
>> >
>> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gardner Yeaw"
>
>> > wrote:
>> > >
>> > > Scott,
>> > > I wish I could find someone near New Jersey that would
> polish
>> > > wheels. I have worn out several buffer pads and they still
> look
>> > > pretty bad.
>> > >
>> > > Gardner
>> > > 78FC33
>> > >
>> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman"
>> > > <sforman@> wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > > Alex,
>> > > >
>> > > > My FC wheels are like that, I had them professionally
> polished
>> at
>> > > a
>> > > > truck wash. You could shave in them. I think it was $8 per
>> > wheel.
>> > > >
>> > > > Scott Forman
>> > > > 82 FC35RB
>> > > > Memphis
>> > > >
>> > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Alex Smith
>> >
>> > > > wrote:
>> > > > >
>> > > > > Tom, really a great looking Bird! I sure would be
> interested
>> in
>> > > > knowing how you got your alum. wheels so shinny, almost
> chrome
>> > > > looking?
>> > > > > Thanks!
>> > > > > Alex Smith
>> > > > > 82FC35
>> > > > > Tallahassee, FL
>> > > > >
>> > > > > bluetomb95
>> > > > wrote: ---I have owned
> coach
>> > > going 7
>> > > > years been to 5 rallys in the valley
>> > > > > anyone is welcome to come look and drive. I love to show
>> my
>> > > coach.
>> > > > > 83FC-35
>> > > > > 95PT-40
>> > > > > Ole Tom
>> > > > > Dorton Ky.
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > > .
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
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