metal polish for aluminum Alcoa wheels

[JS2TZU]

new to the fourm and im a total clean freak when it comes to my vehicles! anyway the alcoas on my dually really need to be polished back to the day I bought them Ive been using the billet polish on them but im really not happy with the outcome.

 

I need to know if the metal polish will bring them back to original and if theres a protectant polish that I can put over that to keep them from spotting.

 

Thanks in advance!

[70'sChevyGirl]

These rims hadn't been polished in a few years until I attacked them with the Adam's Metal Polish and a Powerball.

 

Sorry I don't have a before pic.

 

 

And these rims were even worse on a 70 Camaro that we recently purchased. The whole car had sat for years without any TLC. There was lil rust marks and scratches all over them. I think they turned out great compared to what I started with and my Boxer thought so too!

 

[coxy]

 

 

what should i use on these rims???

stock 1980 aluminum rims?

 

once it comes back from getting painted i will have to tackle them!

[sherr20]

I had those same wheels on my dually I just sold. Alcoa Magnums. They are raw aluminum and need metal polish. I used Alcoas proprietary polish line along with their spray sealant. But honestly any good metal polish would work. To get a good polish on them I had to remove them otherwise you cant get in between the lugs very easily.

[Bluezey]

Alcoa actually makes a three step cleaning, polishing, and a sealant, for their wheels!

 

As for the light scratches you might have to get a high speed buffer to get them out.

 

Bluezey

[JS2TZU]

thanks peeps!

[Chris@Adams]

Bill this is why you are still the Mayor of Adamsville!!

[Bill-V8V]

I did a little research here before posting that, I don't think they are clear coated but you can check the exact model there.

 

http://www.alcoa.com/alcoawheels/north_america/en/fsw/driver/dually/dl_home.asp

 

 

Alcoa Polished Wheel Finish

These are the wheels that started the revolution for Alcoa. After inventing the forged aluminum wheel, Alcoa then polished the aluminum to a deep shine. You will find many of our Classic light truck, trailer and SUV wheels available in a polished finish.

A polished aluminum wheel offers a brilliant shine that is durable for rugged use. Many off-road and motor sport enthusiasts prefer polished finish wheels for their grueling driving demands. Even after a hard day on the trail, Alcoa polished wheels clean up well.

To learn more about maintenance care of Alcoa wheels, click here.

For details on the Alcoa wheels warranty, including specific warranty information for each of the wheel finish options list above, click here.

[Chris@Adams]

If you can see any orange peel on the rims at all, they are coated. Try an inconspicuous spot first (back of wheel) and if the rag turns black then it's bare.

 

 

Good point!

[Chewy]

If you can see any orange peel on the rims at all, they are coated. Try an inconspicuous spot first (back of wheel) and if the rag turns black then it's bare.

[JS2TZU]

These rims hadn't been polished in a few years until I attacked them with the Adam's Metal Polish and a Powerball.

 

Sorry I don't have a before pic.

 

 

And these rims were even worse on a 70 Camaro that we recently purchased. The whole car had sat for years without any TLC. There was lil rust marks and scratches all over them. I think they turned out great compared to what I started with and my Boxer thought so too!

 

 

 

sold! I put in my order today!

[Bill-V8V]

Just stay away from any of the plastic chrome around the edge

 

 

 

what about billet grilles?

 

[bigred vette]

I'm sure there will be someone here that knows that specific rim but from what I can see the do not appear to be clear coated and I think the Adam's metal polish will be perfect for those

They look like the perfect wheel for MP.

[JS2TZU]

what about billet grilles?

 

[Bill-V8V]

I'm sure there will be someone here that knows that specific rim but from what I can see the do not appear to be clear coated and I think the Adam's metal polish will be perfect for those

[JS2TZU]

Picture will help, just want to make sure they are not clear coated or a brushed finish first

 

 

And

 

to AF !!!!

 

 

here are a few pics there from my cell phone.(sorry my daughters not home and she has the digital)

 

i wish the pics were better but in a few you can see water spots theres also a few scratches on all of them

 

[Chris@Adams]

Picture will help, just want to make sure they are not clear coated or a brushed finish first

 

 

And

 

to AF !!!!

 

[Bill-V8V]

Picture will help, just want to make sure they are not clear coated or a brushed finish first

 

 

And

 

to AF !!!!

[NightMare Silverado]

It will work great but iirc it will destroy whatever towel you use. You should wax your rims to keep them looking good.