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Old 03-19-2005, 07:14 PM
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Best polish?

My exhaust took a beating during the winter. Whats a good polish to get to bring back the shine?

Also i need somthing for polished wheels
Old 03-19-2005, 08:02 PM
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ive had great luck and results with a chrome polish called "Boms Away". i get it a local harley dealership. also Einszettes Chromephledge works well as does Mothers chrome polish
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I need to polish mine too. Thanks
Old 03-20-2005, 09:59 AM
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Old 03-27-2005, 06:53 PM
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I should have taken before and after pics, but didnt. My Miltek exahust took a beating during the winter and it needed to be brought back to life. So i picked up mothers Billet polish, not cheap at $12.99 at autozone. But i read good things and they were true! Very easy to apply/take off and the smell doesnt make you puke. :bowdown:

That is all, great product and everyone should try it.



BILLET METAL POLISH

Mothers® Billet Metal Polish takes our world famous metal polish technology to a whole new level. State of the art cleaners and cutting edge formulation give your billet, forged and finely cast aluminum, brass and other polishable metals the absolute finest finish available — guaranteed. If you’ve spent big bucks on quality metal accessories, step up to a polish worthy of your investment.
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Jesal,

You need to look into something like Zoop Seal: http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/zoopseal.html

I'm gonna do it to my wheels as they have polished aluminum lips. It's supposed to seal the aluminum and eliminate any chance of oxidation.
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It that really worth the price?
Old 03-28-2005, 06:11 AM
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It’s definitely worth the price its as durable on chrome as Zanio is on paint work
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How bout Wenol? Blue and Pink
Old 03-28-2005, 03:54 PM
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I love wenol (need to pick some back up bad)



I also like the new NXT metal polish, and Flitz (as well as Blue Magic)
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mothers works well for me...
Old 04-11-2005, 09:52 PM
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Old 05-28-2005, 11:25 AM
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Let me say that I will NEVER get polished wheels again


Anyways i picked up Wenol red and used the mothers powerball to my wheels. So far it was the best combo that i have tried. Even if it did take 1 hour to do one wheel.

Oh point of my post, get Wenol Red for those pain in the ass stains on un-clearcoated polished things.
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Is Wenol safe on clear coated wheels?
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im 90% sure that it isnt safe for clear coated wheels.
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Crazy Sellout- I'll add 10% to your 90. Do not use metal polish on painted (clear coat) wheel surfaces, treat them like you would clear coat paintwork.
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Mother's is all you need:

Before and after.
Old 05-29-2005, 04:31 PM
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I agree, mothers worked great on my exhaust. I just needed somthing with more power to get some of the stains I had on the wheels.
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