Wheel Polishing

[Scott Forman]

My wheels are looking dull, it's time for a polish.

What equipment so I need? What products are best for cleaning and
polishing? What is the proper technique?

Scott Forman
'Tiger Pride'
82 FC35RB
Memphis

[Curt Sprenger]

Several in our area us the WhatAShine products and are happy with them. Call Tom
and talk with him. 661-433-7879 OR 559-908-9299

Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.



Scott Forman wrote:

> My wheels are looking dull, it's time for a polish.
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> What equipment so I need? What products are best for cleaning and
> polishing? What is the proper technique?
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> Scott Forman
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[George Lowry]

Hi Scott,

The best way is to get the new wheels that keep their shine, but that
is a bit expensive. Second best is to go to a truck stop where they
have someone polishing wheels. Just a couple of days ago, I head
someone advertising on the CB for wheel polishing for $4/wheel. It is
common to hear folks advertising for $5/wheel. When we were at Ft.
Valley last summer, we had the coach washed and polished. I believe he
charged around $10/wheel. He had a chemical cleaner the sprayed on,
let it sit for a few minutes, and rinsed it off. There was very little
hand work left for them to do. Other than that, Mother's polish
applied with a buffing wheel on a drill is the next best. Doing it by
hand is work.

George Lowry
'06 Alpine Apex - Formerly '95 WBDA 4203
Spearfish, SD Currently enjoying the sun in Quartzsite, AZ

P.S. I asked one of the salesmen what they were asking for the bird.
He wasn't sure - thought about $85,000. It sounds like a steal for
someone.

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> My wheels are looking dull, it's time for a polish.
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> What equipment so I need? What products are best for cleaning and
> polishing? What is the proper technique?
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> 'Tiger Pride'
> 82 FC35RB
> Memphis
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[John Suter]

The pro's often use an acid wash, but care must be
taken as, while it easily removes the oxidation, it
can also eat into the permanent metal finish.

Mother's alum/metal polish, Busch (or is it Bush)
polish etc. (NAPA and other setllers have good
selection) work well but require elbow grease; your
elbow or your drill equipped with a
polishing/burnishing, bit-like tool(s) (advertised in
FMCA magazine). After the desired shine is reached,
preservation can be enhanced by wiping with
cornstarch, or rag slightly dampened with diesel fuel,
or wax polish.

One thing for sure; after you complete 4 or 6
wheels, $10 or $15 each will not appear as outrageous
as it might before you start the project.

John Suter


--- Scott Forman <sforman@...> wrote:

> My wheels are looking dull, it's time for a polish.
>
> What equipment so I need? What products are best
> for cleaning and
> polishing? What is the proper technique?
>
> Scott Forman
> 'Tiger Pride'
> 82 FC35RB
> Memphis
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[g_man1146]

Scott,

Busch Products makes a great wheel polish and a wax that helps the
shine last. They also supply buffs that will fit an angle polisher
or a drill (slower). See FMC magazine for an advertisement. They
usually attend the RITV and many Bird owners swear by their products.

IMO, polished wheels far outshine the so-called "never need
polishing" type that come with a clear-coat that dulls the finish.
Your aluminum wheels will require some upkeep but you will be
pleased by the superior shine over the coated type. The Busch wax
really helps the shine last, thereby reducing the frequency of re-
polishing. Although, once polished, keeping the wheels bright is
easier.
Depending on how bad the wheels are will determine whether you need
to sand away scratches first. If you do a Google search for aluminum
wheel polishing, you will find many references and instructions from
detailers.


Rich D. '99LXi43' CT

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman"
<sforman@r...> wrote:
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> My wheels are looking dull, it's time for a polish.
>
> What equipment so I need? What products are best for cleaning and
> polishing? What is the proper technique?
>
> Scott Forman
> 'Tiger Pride'
> 82 FC35RB
> Memphis
>

[Ralph L. Fullenwider]

John:

AMEN to that!

Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma
http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm


> One thing for sure; after you complete 4 or 6
>wheels, $10 or $15 each will not appear as outrageous
>as it might before you start the project.
>
>John Suter
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