Metal polishing advice

**astroracer** · Oct 30, 2017, 10:46 AM

These are the wheels on my truck. Most people would have never seen the defects in the wheels but I am pretty picky about how my truck looks and was not happy with them. now I am...

**rendoman** · Oct 30, 2017, 01:52 PM

Impressive work!!
Usually I use aluminum and brass, I'll have to polish a couple of damascus blades. I bought 5000 grit as experiment to restore a stringht razor, since I havn't the complete set of stones in order to sharp the edge.

**Hammer1963** · Oct 30, 2017, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by astroracer

These are the wheels on my truck. Most people would have never seen the defects in the wheels but I am pretty picky about how my truck looks and was not happy with them. now I am...

Thank you for sharing your technique. This is FANTASTIC work! I am relieved to see that I am not the only one with this sort of obsession when it comes to refinishing wheels. I perform wheel repairs and refinishing weekly and I strive to have the finished product better than pre-damage condition regardless of whether it is painted, machined or a polished surface.

**astroracer** · Oct 30, 2017, 06:04 PM

Thank you sir, much appreciated! Especially from a pro!
Mark

**Hammer1963** · Oct 30, 2017, 06:37 PM

Your work far exceeds most of what I see on a regular basis. Have you applied a clear coat to the wheel to preserve your work?

**astroracer** · Oct 30, 2017, 07:00 PM

No clear coat. I avoid clear coats of any kind. I just keep them polished with White Diamond. If you haven't used it pick some up. It is amazing.
Mark

**Hammer1963** · Oct 30, 2017, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by astroracer

No clear coat. I avoid clear coats of any kind. I just keep them polished with White Diamond. If you haven't used it pick some up. It is amazing.
Mark

Thanks for the info. I generally use Gord's but I am always looking to try a new product

**marksbug** · Nov 2, 2017, 08:41 PM

been there done that...toomany times...and th quality/grade of the aluminum make a big differance too. problem I have is stopping corrosion and not having to polish every 2 weeks or less to keep spots away. cast are horrific,my douglass wheels Im pretty sure are hydrofroged. I have some spun wheels that are ...welll...skeery to look at. I took off those wheels, just toomuch up keep.