Robin
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I'm refurbing a pair of wheels for the Mazda and do far I've done the following;
200 grit wet or dry
400 grit wet or dry
600 grit wet or dry
Carplan wheel polish
Autosol
What next? I want more shine!
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Tomnova16
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go down the grades to 2000 or 3000
800, 1200, 1500, 2000, 3000 if you want a super shine, will just take ages though.
you doing them on the car with whell spinning, watch them fingers 
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Minty_Fresh
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800/1200/1500
i even went to 2000, then used a buffing wheel on a drill with autosol..
had good results..
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mike56gte
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you need this i used this after using autosol and it gives it 10x more shine.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BELGOM-ALU-Metal-Polish-Cleans-Polishes-and-Protects-/260228676384?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3c96d67b20
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Bissmire
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Out of interest, what is a rough price for having a set of wheels to be polished?
[Edited on 04-11-2010 by Bissmire]
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Minty_Fresh
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=551756
my wheels i did.. ^
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Minty_Fresh
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quote:
Originally posted by Bissmire
Out of interest, what is a rough price for having a set of wheels polished?
i have been quoted £120-150 for x4 faces polished
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Robin
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Living room floor Tom, was going to do them on the car but thought better of it.
I struggled to get anything finer than 600grit 
What polish is finer, autoglym srp or autoglym ultra deep shine?
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Bissmire
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quote:
Originally posted by Minty_Fresh
quote:
Originally posted by Bissmire
Out of interest, what is a rough price for having a set of wheels polished?
i have been quoted £120-150 for x4 faces polished
OK thanks, that's not too bad really
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Minty_Fresh
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use autosol first then this..
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/mothers/mag-and-aluminium-metal-polish.aspx?source=google-base&variant=2840
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Minty_Fresh
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quote:
Originally posted by Bissmire
quote:
Originally posted by Minty_Fresh
quote:
Originally posted by Bissmire
Out of interest, what is a rough price for having a set of wheels polished?
i have been quoted £120-150 for x4 faces polished
OK thanks, that's not too bad really
not at all..
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mike56gte
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Living room floor Tom, was going to do them on the car but thought better of it.
I struggled to get anything finer than 600grit
What polish is finer, autoglym srp or autoglym ultra deep shine?
wont get better than this.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BELGOM-ALU-Metal-Polish-Cleans-Polishes-and-Protects-/260228676384?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3c96d67b20
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Minty_Fresh
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quote:
Originally posted by mike56gte
quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Living room floor Tom, was going to do them on the car but thought better of it.
I struggled to get anything finer than 600grit
What polish is finer, autoglym srp or autoglym ultra deep shine?
wont get better than this.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BELGOM-ALU-Metal-Polish-Cleans-Polishes-and-Protects-/260228676384?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3c96d67b20
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/mothers/mag-and-aluminium-metal-polish.aspx?source=google-base&variant=2840
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mike56gte
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quote:
Originally posted by Minty_Fresh
quote:
Originally posted by mike56gte
quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Living room floor Tom, was going to do them on the car but thought better of it.
I struggled to get anything finer than 600grit
What polish is finer, autoglym srp or autoglym ultra deep shine?
wont get better than this.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BELGOM-ALU-Metal-Polish-Cleans-Polishes-and-Protects-/260228676384?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3c96d67b20
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/mothers/mag-and-aluminium-metal-polish.aspx?source=google-base&variant=2840
have you used it before?
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Minty_Fresh
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i havnt personally but i know people that have seen some awsome results..
i will be purchasing some soon to try it out..
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3CorsaMeal
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it won't be shiney with 600 grit.
on my manifold i went from 40grit to get the texture off, then all the way through to 1500grit, then polish.
really need non-marring cloths for it too to get a defect free shine without light whirling
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3CorsaMeal
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i use meguiars nxt metal polish although autosol is just as good
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Robin
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Looks like a trip to halfords tonight for some finer paper then
What polish is best to use out of the 4 I've mentioned?
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Minty_Fresh
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These have seen Mothers polish..
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3CorsaMeal
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i'd just stick with the autosol first, see how that comes out.
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Minty_Fresh
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quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
i'd just stick with the autosol first, see how that comes out.
autosol is great dont get me wrong and is perfect after using say 1500/2000 w&d but its still quite abrasive so a finer compound is needed to get a better result.. (the result you want after all those hours getting that far)
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Robin
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Finest I'll be going is 1500, then I need some decent, easily available polish (ie from the high street) to follow.
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mike56gte
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quote:
Originally posted by Minty_Fresh
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Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
i'd just stick with the autosol first, see how that comes out.
autosol is great dont get me wrong and is perfect after using say 1500/2000 w&d but its still quite abrasive so a finer compound is needed to get a better result.. (the result you want after all those hours getting that far)
yeah true i went upto 2000 on my rocker cover then used autosol thought it looked well then showed it to my uncle who does wheel polishing and he said that it was actually quiet dull and i should use that ALU stuff and i couldnt believe the difference.
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3CorsaMeal
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maybe i should try another then, mine does look a little dull but thought that was because i used my dads old pants as polishing rag
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tom_simes
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Looks like a trip to halfords tonight for some finer paper then
Yep, Halfords do 800, 1200 and 1500 grit I think. Not too cheap though, 4 sheets is about £4.00, or 15% off with a trade card IIRC.
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