Vladislav Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Just start to sand and you will see.On my way I worked with "wooden" biggest grade paper (it was on a cloth though) for about 20 minutes on two hands area. Had nothing good to continue with less grade. So asked to machine them and got it done. There was nearly 17 mm thikness at all and the only 1 was stealed. So I don't worry. But the wheels were not being polished, protected and maybe just washed for more that 15 years.84Superdog, the tank looks mmm... very nice!Wonder what I would get of my old poor aluminium stuff.Have half a meter of snow around the truck still. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-171173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Brilliant...!!! pardon the pun...need some advice for a newbie polisher...my rear wheels look like they have never been polished, or, at least for 10 years. Some pitting corrosion has set in and I'm sure when I remove the wheel nuts I will find more problems..I have used Alodine previously to remove corrosion out of pits in aluminum plate, any probs using it on truck wheel rims?are these wheels beyond hope of ever shining again?I have heard, but not yet seen the results of, machining a small amount of aluminum off the rim as a solution... I assume it is done within factory limits for material remaining.... anyone had this done??added a pic of my worst wheel, hope the res is good enough to see the pitting...advice gratefully acceptedBC Mack the tire shop near me can redo any alum. Wheel and polish it to a mirror finish on a machine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-172623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rsb502 Posted March 17, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2013 A MACHINE! You don't get nearly dirty enough like that, you know you've been polishing when your blowing out black boogers the next day. 4 Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-172659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 A MACHINE! You don't get nearly dirty enough like that, you know you've been polishing when your blowing out black boogers the next day.LMFAO! thats a good one! damn near spit out my coffee this morning laughing!............................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-172665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 On my "to do" list is polishing my fuel tanks. They are nicked from "road debris" and oxidized. I do not need a mirror finish but would like to remove the oxidation. Don't like acid wash. What do you recommend? I read the previous posts and I am SO CONFUSED! The left tank is the "leaker" and trying to decide how to repair...likely welded band. I will polish the tank after repair while it is still off the truck.Going to MATS Th and F and would like to come home with a good polish.Not really interested in "black boogers". Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-172666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 If they aren't smooth you'll have to either wet sand or use a buffer and a polishing wheel with some jewelers rouge. The tanks will shine like new after you use a buffer on em, I like a yellow (medium) wheel and green jewelers rouge for a one shot polish. Oh and it beats the hell out of hand polishing you'll have to wet sand then hand polish two or three times to get the same effect. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-172688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 I got my sandpaper in, did part of one wheel with 400 grit and it looks better already! I will hit it with 800, then wheel polish, will get some pics... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-172709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 gotta agree sanding is the answer. never really liked acid wash myself. i have used them all myself. have some Speedy right now in the cabinet. worst shit i have ever used was Mothers mag and aluminum polish. might look good for a few days and thats it. anyone got any opinions on what to polish the stainless machine finish fenders on the back of my B with? everything i use is either a pain in the ass, comes off hard or leaves smears. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-172797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doffer Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I would love to polish my rims, but I dont have an air compressor strong enough to remove them Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-172804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I would love to polish my rims, but I dont have an air compressor strong enough to remove them Use a breaker bar and some muscle Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-172805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 gotta agree sanding is the answer. never really liked acid wash myself. i have used them all myself. have some Speedy right now in the cabinet. worst shit i have ever used was Mothers mag and aluminum polish. might look good for a few days and thats it. anyone got any opinions on what to polish the stainless machine finish fenders on the back of my B with? everything i use is either a pain in the ass, comes off hard or leaves smears.Zephyr pro 40 metal polish go easy by hand, use a terry cloth wax pad to apply it and terry towel to remove after it dries if there's a film when you're done just wash with regular car wash and dry it off. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-172816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 gotta agree sanding is the answer. never really liked acid wash myself. i have used them all myself. have some Speedy right now in the cabinet. worst shit i have ever used was Mothers mag and aluminum polish. might look good for a few days and thats it. anyone got any opinions on what to polish the stainless machine finish fenders on the back of my B with? everything i use is either a pain in the ass, comes off hard or leaves smears.use the speedy,but let it dry before you wipe it off, i use on my stainless stuff. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-175037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erickson Geronimo Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I got into a polishing project today, my new company truck has an aluminum fuel tank that was unpolished figured id get it done while it was nice out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-187094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 STICK PUPPY Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Ive noticed that arm and hammer baking soda works better than flour Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-187369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erickson Geronimo Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 What color of jewelers rouge should I use for polish my Fuel Tanks? They r new just unpolished thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-187756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 You should start with a darker color to do the primary cut. Then switch to the white or blue to bring out the deeper shine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-187761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 What color of jewelers rouge should I use for polish my Fuel Tanks? They r new just unpolished thanks.new unpolished go with green, itll smooth em out and make em shine in one step, or you can start with red, then go to blue for a two step both will shine about the same on new aluminum. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-187808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon07 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 hmm nice work.. well i think wet sanding is enough to wipe off the hard water stains.... and then polishing the wheel with a good metal wheel polish.. but guys you work is also great.. thanks for sharing this stuff. This thread is very helpful I learn many new things from this thread. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-190004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Regarding paint cleaning and waxing, these two articles are an excellent overall introduction.http://store.carcareonline.com/cleanyourcarspaintwork.aspxhttp://store.carcareonline.com/protectyourcarspaintfinish.aspxOwner Larry Reynolds is wonderful. I've purchased from him for over 25 years. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30323-polishing-advice/page/2/#findComment-190005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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