Wheel Polishing cones?

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Old May 30, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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Wheel Polishing cones?

Hey guys after my car has not been washed for close to a month becuse of persistant rain. I noticed some oxidzation on my wheels. So I went out with my wheel polish and microfiber and started working after my wash. Well end of story it took me close to 75 minutes to get my lips to acceptable shine. There are "nooks" in my wheels that I could not polish with my hand. I also feel like I have tendonitis

So I thought there has got to be microfiber/soft wool poliching cones/pads that I can put on the trusty drill to get the job done. Do you guys use any types of polishing wheels/cones for your wheels? Have any suggestions on which ones?

Here are some that I found on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Con...spagenameZWD1V

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...236690661&rd=1

What do you guys think?
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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no one?
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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Twisted wool is very abrasive. Your probably ok on straight Aluminum for polishing, but readdress other options.
I just spoke with my Lake Country rep today about his/their version, and thats what he informed me of. He said the ones LC makes are geared towards paint detailing, anywhere you would like to use wool, but cant get to it via conventional means. Great for curved areas, and bumpers as well.
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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Hum, Would be nice if someone could make a microfiber bonnet thingy to go over the cones. Its a pain trying to get into those areas, and I'm not satisfied with what I was able to get. Little knook's and crannies that brake dust has settled and would require rubbing to get off.....but there just isn't enough room to rub
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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Lembo, show me a pic. I'll find you an apparatus......
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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I'll get one when its light out tomorrow
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 03:35 AM
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Wheel Buffing / Refinishing Kit:
This kit from Eastwood (www.eastwood.com) provides the materials and detailed instructions needed to refinish 4 wheels, and contains one each of the following: tube of Tripoli Compound, tube of White Rouge Compound, 4" Spiral Sewn Buff with 1/2" hole, 4" Loose Section Buff with 1/2" hole, two Tapered Goblet Buffs, one Buff Mandrel, and one Wheel Arbor.

They also have a selection of cotton buffs
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