5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang Technical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.

Shiny wheels

Old 03-29-2008, 03:32 PM
  #1  
snowboarder4life
Thread Starter
 
snowboarder4life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location:
Posts: 23
Default Shiny wheels

hey guys, what do you use to keep ur wheels shiny and clean? I've had mine in storage all winter and spent three hours polishing two of them yesterday, for when i get my car back on the road. I want them to stay shiny once i start driving daily, without having to take out the polish every week if i can. Just wondering what you guys use.
snowboarder4life is offline  
Old 03-29-2008, 03:38 PM
  #2  
Hollister Hoodlum
4th Gear Member
 
Hollister Hoodlum's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Wah-Cheeta, KS
Posts: 1,229
Default RE: Shiny wheels

I use this stuff called mothers billet polish. its like $15

really shines them up, and they stay clean for awhile... but i clean my car like every week, so idk how long it lasts =P

and its a bit pricey. for polish.

i also use this stuff called meguiars hot rims mag and aluminum polish... cheaper and works pretty good.

it costs around $6.99

Meguiars also has a hot rims chrome spray cleaner that works pretty good too.

thats pretty much all i use
Hollister Hoodlum is offline  
Old 03-29-2008, 03:38 PM
  #3  
302army187
6th Gear Member
 
302army187's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: colorado
Posts: 6,395
Default RE: Shiny wheels

i use mothers polish, it takes ALOT of time to get it shiney once its dull, but its a nice little touch up too.

other then that, the trick is to keep them as clean as possible is what ive learned.

i clean my car at least once a week, and in the summer, ill give the tires a squirt here and there to keep the dirt off
302army187 is offline  
Old 03-29-2008, 04:22 PM
  #4  
Stella94GT
3rd Gear Member
 
Stella94GT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: chicago
Posts: 875
Default RE: Shiny wheels

first i shoot them with black magic wheel cleaner, then i polish with motherx mag and aluminum.
Stella94GT is offline  
Old 03-29-2008, 04:59 PM
  #5  
bighungrymatt
5th Gear Member
 
bighungrymatt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: MISSISSIPPI
Posts: 3,382
Default RE: Shiny wheels

I use Mothers aluminum polish powermetal!
bighungrymatt is offline  
Old 03-29-2008, 08:45 PM
  #6  
WhiteWindsor
5th Gear Member
 
WhiteWindsor's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Warner Robins,GA
Posts: 2,872
Default RE: Shiny wheels

Mother's power ball will take a fraction of the time. Get the big one and the little one.
WhiteWindsor is offline  
Old 03-29-2008, 09:58 PM
  #7  
83GT5.0
1st Gear Member
 
83GT5.0's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location:
Posts: 122
Default RE: Shiny wheels

Ok. I'm in the same situation. This is what I do and it works great on mine. Use Eagle 1 Nano polish (can get at autozone), and use Flitz polish with the Flitz wheel. That will make them shine up really nice. It will take a while. After that, to keep them clean, get a rim wax. This will keep a lot of the road grime off. Of course you are going to have to reapply every once in a while and keep them clean. But when it comes time for you to clean during the winter again, it will be a hell of a lot easier. The wax helps a lot! I get Wheels Max. My y2k cobras were lookin bad, had corrosion, very very dull. Shined them up to look really good. Good luck!
83GT5.0 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jwog666
Pipes, Boost & Juice
11
12-27-2021 08:09 PM
baddog671
Archive - Parts For Sale
20
07-26-2016 01:20 PM
mungodrums
S550 2015-2023 Mustang
10
09-28-2015 10:54 PM
folivier
Detailing
0
09-26-2015 02:28 PM
lincolnshibuya
V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs
1
09-24-2015 10:46 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Shiny wheels



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:29 AM.