Zoe_Arosa Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) Hi,My friend has a set of wheels that have been polished but are left with a cloudy effect.Does anyone know what i could do to get rid of the cloudy effect or what to use.?Thanks Edited March 21, 2012 by Zoe_Arosa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuaar Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Probably just need a good metal polish. Try spending some time rubbing autosol metal polish on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronhtid Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I reccomnend Raceglaze Alutech metal polish.It will remove the oxidisation and bring the metal back to life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Metal polish work great on a machine polisher also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesTdi Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Try using some normal polish for paint, metal polish is usually quite course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Metal polish work great on a machine polisher also!Like on a das6-pro?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronhtid Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Like on a das6-pro??Hi Pete,Yes a DAS6 PRO would be ok.Id imagine a pad with a rough texture like 3M green compounding pad would have to be used. It would probably need refined too the 3M green pad may put little marks in however its not something ive tried n tested so will awitt feedback from you guys first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Cheers Aaron, I'll have to order some more bits then as I've just got my new das6 pro with some little bits and bobs for bodywork, you'll have to excuse me for not knowing what you mean with the green 3m stuff but I'll look online tonight and see what I can find! Do you recommend any particular polish compound for polished wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronhtid Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Sorry Pete the colours of the 3M pads refer to what does what etc.Green - compounding/ cuttingYellow - polishingBlue - finishingI reccommend Raceglaze Alutech metal polish and also highly rate Belgom Alu.If your getting the spot pads you'll need a 75mm backing plate. I'll have a dig around for you mate see what other things you may need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I've got the 75mm backing plate and belgom alu so I'm halfway there hopefully!! Got some mezerna spot pads in various colours for the 75mm plate, will they be any good you reckon? Thanks again Aaron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronhtid Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Yes Pete they'll be fine.I'd start with the orange polishing pad and if the results arent good enough step up to the white cutting pad Let us know how you get on please?If you need any advice on anything detailing related just ask, same goes for other members.No worties at all Pete that's what I'm here for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Will do bud, I may crack on with them after work tomorrow, I'll try some before and after shots, should I wash the pad out after every wheel or should I be ok to do all 4? They're not corroded at all, just pretty dull! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronhtid Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Nice one Depends on how dirty the pad gets, if the wheels are oxidised at all you may get the muck from that on the pads but if not then I'd just give the pad a spur with a Megs Triple Duty brush or a toothbrush if you dont have the megs brush.On another note, We have just finished fully correcting my GTI so if you want to see some of the progress shots hop on over to the facebook page. I'll be doing a full write up on it aswell.Thanks, Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Grrrr, I don't have Facebook!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Grrrr, I don't have Facebook!!I get that! Everyone posts Facebook link but ther no good if you don't use FB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronhtid Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 No worries guys, I'll get a write up posted on tonight hopefully.ThanksAaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Early signs are looking good on the wheels front!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Once I've finished adding camber and a bit more lowness and I'm home I'll stick some up joe buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronhtid Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Looking forward to these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Looking forward to these.X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 They still need a good set to all round but this gives you an idea on the results in just a few minutes.BeforeAfterBeforeAfter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronhtid Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Very nice Pete.What process did you use then?Comps are great huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Erm....process?? Well all I did was use AG custom wheel cleaner on them, rinsed, patted dry, then went to town using the Das6-pro with the menzerna orange spot pad with Belgom Alu and wiped up with AG polishing cloths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 And yes they're lovely Aaron!! Just a nightmare to keep on top of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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