i got american racing aluminum rims for my truck. and the are horrfic.
what polish should i use?
ive used mothers mag and aluminum polish before and it works ok..
thanks

 

There's honestly no one good answer to this besides use lotsa elbow greese....

But if they are real bad, I used this on my snowmobile and truck tool box with great results. This is the first step to take it back to normal new unpolished condition Click Me
Second step to bring back the shine. Click Me Its a tiny bottle BUT it will do both pontoon floats. Its powerful stuff and works. Good luck.

Pics from a quikie buff on the sled.

 

I use Lucas chrome polish, it seems to work good on mine.

 

wet sand and buff

 

We have a sponsor here that might be able to help ya. Adam's Polishes
You could send a pm to Nitelord he might be able to help you

 

Heres my regimine when I had polished wheels.

Wash with dawn dish soap to remove all the grime
Use Mothers aluminum polish with powerball
Wipe residue, go back over with powerball
wash and them apply wax to them.

THe key to polishing wheels is to generate enough heat to remove the oxidation. the powerball works wonders and saves alot of time. I suggest using a drill with a cord because usually they spin faster and you don't have to worry about a battery dying. Or use my method and air die grinder.

 

Here is the way I do it.

1. Rinse your wheels thoroughly with water. If possible, use a hose to remove as much dirt and grime from the wheels as possible.

2. Spray "Easy-Off" oven cleaner onto your wheels while they are still damp. Allow "Easy-Off" to soak into the grime for at least 20 minutes. Use a Teflon-safe dish scrubber to scrub the wheels as clean as possible. If necessary, rinse your wheels and apply a second coating of "Easy-Off". Rinse the wheels thoroughly to remove the over cleaner.

3. Sand your wheels once they are dry with a 400 grit sandpaper. (Perform this step only if there is pitting in the metal.) Depending on how deep the pitting is, this process may take a considerable amount of time. Unfortunately, sanding is the only method to remove pitting in aluminum wheels. If you have large areas to sand, or if the pitting is extensive, you may want to use a drill with a rounded sanding bit. If so, keep the bit moving at all times to avoid sanding gouges into the wheels. It is best to take off a little aluminum at a time, rather than try to take off too much too quickly. Rinse your wheels with water after the sanding process is complete. Wipe dry immediately with a clean rag.

4. Wipe on "Aluminum Bright", as per the manufacturer's instructions. "Aluminum Bright" is available at virtually any auto parts dealer, many hardware stores and other major outlets. Buff your wheels with a clean cloth.

5. Coat your wheels with a clear car polish. This will help to keep oxygen from reaching the aluminum and oxidizing it. Wiping on two coats of clear car polish is even better as this will keep your aluminum wheels looking newer longer.

 

Good Post...

 

mothers aluminum polish does a pretty good job

 

I've used the Adams Metal Polish on some really bad looking wheels. However, it does not remove pitting. That will require something a good bit stronger than the Metal Polish I carry.