stripping my rims

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03-05-2010, 02:46 PM

87MustangLX

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stripping my rims

These 4 lug cobra rims i have are chrome plated and are peeling so i've decided to just peel all of the chrome off and polish the aluminum. any suggestions to make these babies shine?

03-05-2010, 03:06 PM

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I'd use a electric drill with Tripoli Compound and a Spiral Sewn buffing wheel to buff with, and then I'd use a different Spiral Sewn buffing wheel with White Rouge to polish with.

03-05-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ALMOST STOCK

I'd use a electric drill with Tripoli Compound and a Spiral Sewn buffing wheel to buff with, and then I'd use a different Spiral Sewn buffing wheel with White Rouge to polish with.

thats coming from a guy who like to make things shiney lol

03-05-2010, 05:10 PM

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^^ Thanks for the complement.

03-05-2010, 05:25 PM

symonds86

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i stipped and polished the valve covers on my cummins and that gave me a whole new respect for yer engine bay.

03-05-2010, 07:27 PM

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It's just time and patience as you well know then.

Normally I have very little patience, but for some odd reason whenever I work on the car or polish something time just seem slip away from me.