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Old May 17, 2012, 12:14 PM
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Clean Stubborn Water Marks On Rim

I plastidipped my wheels because of the horrible looking polished lips on my RO_JA rims. I tried all kinds of polishing compounds and nothing worked very well. So I had forgotten why I platidipped them and I took it off the lip and now I remembered why. Anyhow, I heard of using steel wool to get out the watermarks and some pitting. Check it out! I hope it helps you.

DON'T DO THIS ON ALUMINUM! I'VE BEEN TOLD IT DULLS THE FINISH.

Ugly lip



Use 00 or 000 steel wool


Much better!


Use medium pressure to polish off the lip!
http://youtu.be/dc4ajg84WoE
Old May 17, 2012, 01:29 PM
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Red scotchbright pads work great too
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HAHAHA i like the OP's "Drives" status.
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A friend of mine has polished aluminum wheels. Unfortunately, he can confirm that it dulls and scratches the finish....very....very...badly...
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Originally Posted by Defcon5Es
HAHAHA i like the OP's "Drives" status.
Thanks!!! Like yours too! My wife wouldn't like it if I put drives my girlfriend insane
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