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Old 01-20-2010, 01:34 PM
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Default Care for polished aluminum wheels

I have a set of Mickey Thompson polished wheels on my 05 Suburban 2500
The wheels are not clear coated

I'm looking for a good cleaner/polish/sealer.
I am not a fan of detailing so hopefully you have some good ideas that will last since I'm from MN with very harsh winters.
Old 01-20-2010, 08:37 PM
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The best polish I have used, and I have tried a bunch, is Mothers BILLET... Mothers sells 2 different Aluminum polishes, make sure it says BILLET.
A very good sealer is Zoop Seal, lasts about a year... but It's gonna cost ya!
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Wish I could tell ya there was something easy, and lasts forever, but I'd be lying if I did. Uncoated aluminum will tarnish even garaged, and I don't care who says differently. I've used just about everything there is, and it still boils down to an elbow grease labor of love (or hate).
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Originally Posted by driftr
the best polish i have used, and i have tried a bunch, is mothers billet... Mothers sells 2 different aluminum polishes, make sure it says billet.
A very good sealer is zoop seal, lasts about a year... But it's gonna cost ya!

x2 on the mothers polish and zoop seal! Also you can get the mothers polishing power ball that goes on the end of your drill.
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x3^^ Thats all Ive really used for my wheels. Works great with powerball or some elbow grease
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