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Try It You Might Like It - Aluminum Polish recommendation

I have read  many many posts on products to use on polishing the Aluminum wheels. I have tried many of them and found some better than others.  As most would agree when doing by hand it takes a while to achieve a shine.  In my case the wheels are not protected by any coating. My wife uses a product called, "Shadazzle". You can find it at a local ACE hardware. Its good on all types of metal. So I tried it on my wheels. It works better than anything I used prior. Cost is about $12.00 a can. It works great on chrome mirrors. Any my wheels will improve with more applications. So try it you might like it.


(Edited topic title to be more descriptive - Michelle)
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30

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I am in the process of rehabbing my 1994 U280 and am doing the wheels with a Mothers Powerball  and Chemical Guys Heavy Metal Polish  Chemical Guys SPI_402_16 - Heavy Metal Polish (16 oz)  ....Wheels look brand new!
Karl Shurtleff
Kingwood, TX
94 U280 Grand Villa 36'
Build #4487

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Karl,
Wow!    That's a great looking wheel.  Do you have any before pics for comparison?  What did you put on the tires.  Most everyone here on the forum recommend only 303 Protectant.

Jerry
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Jerry and Cindy Maddux
1993 U300/36WTBI DD6v92TA
build 4271  "Miss Lou"
1995 suzuki sidekick 4x4 toad
Gulfport, Ms

"Pride of Ownership"

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Quote from: Karl Shurtleff –
I am in the process of rehabbing my 1994 U280 and am doing the wheels

Dang!  That looks amazing!
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Quote from: coastprt –
Karl,
Wow!    That's a great looking wheel.  Do you have any before pics for comparison?  What did you put on the tires.  Most everyone here on the forum recommend only 303 Protectant.

Jerry
Brand new XZE's and 303! I have only done one so far...I will get pictures before I do the others.
Karl Shurtleff
Kingwood, TX
94 U280 Grand Villa 36'
Build #4487

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Hi Karl,
  That sure looks great.
Raymond
Raymond & Babette Jordan
1997 U 320
1998 Ford Explorer XLT

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Reply #6 –
Karl the wheels look great. Mine look similar but I didn't have a power ball. I'll have to get one and try it. My wheels are like yours and the PO didn't take of them. Be careful what you use for tire dressing a lot of tire manf. don't feel a dressing is good for the tire.
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30
 

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Quote from: joeszeidel –
Karl the wheels look great. Mine look similar but I didn't have a power ball. I'll have to get one and try it. My wheels are like yours and the PO didn't take of them. Be careful what you use for tire dressing a lot of tire manf. don't feel a dressing is good for the tire.

The Power Ball sure speeds up the process! I am using 303 Areospace Protectant that many here have recommended. Amazon.com: 303 (30320) Aerospace Protectant, 128 Fl. oz.: Automotive
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Karl Shurtleff
Kingwood, TX
94 U280 Grand Villa 36'
Build #4487