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Old 05-21-09, 09:52 PM
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not sure if i'm asking something impossible, but my wheels are less than a year old, but polished lips look hazy and getting scratches.. i use mothers metal polish and poorboy's sealant... any way to brighten this up?
Old 05-21-09, 10:04 PM
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Wetsand /jewel then repolish out?
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Are they clear coated or raw metal?
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Over the years I think I found the ultimate combo for combating polished wheels. There are only two products you will need to keep them polished and looking mirrorlike.

1)P21S polishing soap
2)NXT metal polish

Buy these two products and use it as directed and your set!
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^ thank you sir, mirror finish is what i'm looking for.. will give it a try..

wheels have polished lip, no clear coating..
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post pics!!
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Originally Posted by One HoT
Over the years I think I found the ultimate combo for combating polished wheels. There are only two products you will need to keep them polished and looking mirrorlike.

1)P21S polishing soap
2)NXT metal polish

Buy these two products and use it as directed and your set!
Originally Posted by stvincent
^ thank you sir, mirror finish is what i'm looking for.. will give it a try..

wheels have polished lip, no clear coating..
If you need any of the p21s polishing soap, we just got more in stock, so its ready to go. Just a heads up
http://www.glimmerglassdetailing.com/p2meposo.html
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I dont have anything to offer here, but this is why i cant bring myself to purchase polished wheels. i like them, but not all the work that come with cleaning them
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Chrome wheels are far worse in terms of maintenance and upkeep in the long run. If you curb chrome wheels them you can't repolish them back to original shape. Plus, chrome scratches easily and this can't be polished out either. Everything will need to be disassembled and rechromed, its really more of a pain and high cost if the long run.

I have owned both Chromed and polished and polished wheels are the way to go.

You MUST MUST MUST have P21S polishing soap if you have polished wheels. Absolutely easilest way to clean any uncoated metal surface.
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I too have learned of the labor of owning a polished lip... every other week sitting on the ground and scrubbing with polish then waxing. Will using the products you mention allow me to make this a monthly labor of love instead?
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The OEM Chrome wheels for the GS430 is pretty easy to take care. No scratches so far. Been using the Meguiar's chrome polish.
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