Polishing Alcoa's
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Polishing Alcoa's
Yes real Alcoa's, not the factory Chinese knockoffs. Looking for some advice on what to use. Trying to read or watch videos just confuses me more because there are a million products out there. They still have some shine and aren't dull by any means, I just want to maintain them so they don't turn crummy. Any advice??
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I have always used Blue Magic aluminum polish, always works great for me.
https://www.bluemagicusa.com/exterio...etal-polishes/
Of course if the alcoas are clear coated like oem wheels are, then just use the same car wash soap you wash the truck with.
https://www.bluemagicusa.com/exterio...etal-polishes/
Of course if the alcoas are clear coated like oem wheels are, then just use the same car wash soap you wash the truck with.
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I'd go to a Peterbilt or Kenworth store. Whatever the commercial trucks use will out last anything you can buy off the shelf at an autoparts store or walmart. They will also have polishing services at a reasonable price.
I used to use Zephyr's products, they lasted well.
I used to use Zephyr's products, they lasted well.
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I'd go to a Peterbilt or Kenworth store. Whatever the commercial trucks use will out last anything you can buy off the shelf at an autoparts store or walmart. They will also have polishing services at a reasonable price.
I used to use Zephyr's products, they lasted well.
I used to use Zephyr's products, they lasted well.
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How do you all apply these products? And they are not clear coated, they are raw aluminum. Thanks!
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Back when I drove OTR, there was LOTS of Aluminum on my truck and this is what was recommended, Never Dull.
Its wadded cotton in a can embedded with polishing solutions. Lots of Elbow grease, but the shine is fantastic.
Or you can try Flitz polish on a rotary buffer using a drill. Mothers sells different types.
Its wadded cotton in a can embedded with polishing solutions. Lots of Elbow grease, but the shine is fantastic.
Or you can try Flitz polish on a rotary buffer using a drill. Mothers sells different types.
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Then buff off with a clean cloth or buffing head.
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Yes real Alcoa's, not the factory Chinese knockoffs. Looking for some advice on what to use. Trying to read or watch videos just confuses me more because there are a million products out there. They still have some shine and aren't dull by any means, I just want to maintain them so they don't turn crummy. Any advice??
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Bare aluminum can be a real PITA to keep looking nice depending on your level of OCD and the location you live. Any quality aluminum polish will work, you just need to do it rather frequently to keep them up. While I have owned a few sets over the years, I avoid them now.
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Mothers will start turning black, then you can wipe/polish off, I have better luck with real(100%) cotton towels you get at Wally World, 12"x12" 50 in a pack, $20, the cheap(china made) micro fiber towels dont clean/wipe very good, and catch everything, to scratch what you just polished.
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