dinh626

Sorry mods if in wrong section, wasn't sure...

Polished a wheel for a friend, because he had damaged one and found a used one but it wasn't chrome, so I said this would be cheap alternative.

Steps:
Strip paint
sand with grits in order: 80, 120, 220, 320, 400, 600, 800, 1000
buffed with black compound, brown compound, white compound
polished with some meguier's polish

It was my first time so I wasn't sure if all these steps are required/ the best way to do it. tips for next time from anyone would be great.

Original wheel

After some sanding

more sanding...

first compound

final compound


Final product

Shawnmack

Dog that looks good I love to do mine like that. How hard is it and how long will it take per wheeel?

CHRISIS

iTrader: (1)

whoa that's awesome, does it match the others?

dinh626

If done completely by hand it would take really long to get all the pores out, I had all the right power tools and took i'd guess around 5 hours.

I believe it matches the chrome well, since I'm picky the only thing is if your up close (like cleaning the wheel) you'll notice hairline stratches.
So if anyone has any tips to perfect it, be appreciated.