Kammy Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Hi Guys, I have polished wheels on my car which have lost the polish-ness. I need help in getting these to shine again please. Is there anyone local to me that can help or knows somewhere local I can go to get help. Here's how they used to be: Also what is the thoughts on getting these lacquered after I get them shining again. Will it help keep them clean for longer? Many Thanks Kam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike3.0 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 There my wheels! I use this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MEGUIARS-NXT-ALL-METAL-POLYSH-G13005EU-POILSH-/280504858452?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item414f647754 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 This alones brings the mirror polish on your wheels...? dont you have to wet sand with different grades...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I had my wheels re polished, and then wanted a clear coat on top to seal them, but it didn't take very well and in the end i had it removed. I've also seen other peoples that have gone cloudy after being sealed. If you can keep on top of them by polishing them at least once a week, you should be able to keep up a good shine. Also as Spike has said the Meguiars NXT metal polish is a great product, it not only gives a great shine, but it also seals the wheel from moisture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 (edited) Also take a look here, might save you the cost of having them re polished. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=212999&highlight=polishing+alloys Or here http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=217423 Edited May 20, 2010 by SupraD06 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike3.0 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 My alloys are the same model, They polish up really well, give it a few goes with the Meguiars NXT. I'll post a before and after pic of mine after I used it a few times - tomorrow when I get in from work. Don't risk sanding them just yet, in the pic they look ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I started doing mine last time I was home, I am being lazy though not taking the wheel off and doing a bit at time everytime I wash it which is every 2days I do a bit more..! I am overseas but when get back I want to see that mirror finish..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kammy Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Thanks guys, appreciate the tips in maintenance but I need to get them looking good in the first place. This is the bit i'm worried about as firstly i'm very lazy and secondly I don't trust myself to get it right so i'd rather pay someone to do it properly. Does any body know of anyone or is anybody who has done it before willing to help me out for a (small) fee? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kammy Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 My alloys are the same model, They polish up really well, give it a few goes with the Meguiars NXT. I'll post a before and after pic of mine after I used it a few times - tomorrow when I get in from work. Don't risk sanding them just yet, in the pic they look ok. Sorry mate but the pics I posted was an early pic that I had in my gallery to show what type of wheels they were. They are no where near as shiny anymore unfortunately. I'll try and get some new pics up 2moro showing how bad they are now. Kam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 try autosol too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=105614&highlight=polish+exhaust check out what i did to my old exhaust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kammy Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hi Guys, Was a good weekend so I managed to make some time to clean the car. Here are some pics of the wheels after the wash: Would love just to wipe the dirt off the rims but no luck. Kam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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