why alcoa wheels?

Pangaea Ron wrote:

FIRE UP wrote:


But, if you don't mind doing a bit of touch up every now and then, then you can get them with different finishes and, they're not clear coated so, over time, they will oxidize and get duller. But, if you do what I do, about every 3-4 months, sit down with some music on and, some polish, about an hour and a half later, you're back to a high luster.

So what polish do you like? I'm about to tackle my un-coated Alcoa wheels. I can figure out the music.

Pangaea Ron,
Well Sir, first, it depends on what kind of condition the wheels are in when you start the project. You see, there are polishes, compounds, pastes, liquids and more. If a wheel has been neglected for quite some time and, has been subjected to things like, close to the ocean, salt air and other bad juju, then some of the stronger types of pastes might be in order. Or, if it's real bad, then a removal of the wheel might be in order so a drill with a rotating, 1/2"-3/4" thick, 3" in diameter, cotton, tightly sewn wheel might be the game of the day with, the use of a medium based compound bar. Then, you simply progress to a finer compound bar.

But, if your wheels are not too bad, then, there's a multitude of readily available pastes, polishes and liquids out there. I've used "Semi-Chrome" since I was a pup, and folks, that was a while ago. But, I've got it, Zephyr 40 which, was and maybe only sold by Costco online. I've got Mothers too. I've used pastes from detailing supplies services too. So, again, it all really depends on the starting condition.

Use a small, microfiber patch of material, wrapped around your finger, and do a small section at a time. Then, wipe it off to a good luster. Then move on. Yep, it will definitely take some time. But, you're not in a hurry are you. Do a half a wheel in a day. That way your fingers get a break and you don't get too bored and tired of the job.

Here's the way ours look presently.
Scott