Marcel67 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I know we talked about it some where in the forum but can not find the post. I would like to know what will be the best product to polish my wheels and fuel tanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33923-need-to-polish-my-fuel-tanks-and-wheels-what-product-is-the-best-or-recomended/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I have no experience polishing but White Diamond was recommended to me. It can be bought at Advance Auto Parts. I am going to try it this winter on my tanks and bumper.Saw a demo at Mid-America and looked good. Prefer something like WD instead of acid cleaning/wash then polish. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33923-need-to-polish-my-fuel-tanks-and-wheels-what-product-is-the-best-or-recomended/#findComment-221892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 I just started on my tanks with a polish bar and special wheel, now the grinder is cutting of getting to hot! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33923-need-to-polish-my-fuel-tanks-and-wheels-what-product-is-the-best-or-recomended/#findComment-221898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I bought a product off the shelf at my mack dealer called grey matter or something like that,its a liquid they have two different cutting grades heavy and fine, I use the fine and it works awesome,I will double check the name of it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33923-need-to-polish-my-fuel-tanks-and-wheels-what-product-is-the-best-or-recomended/#findComment-221899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Thanks still fighting with my polish wheel!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33923-need-to-polish-my-fuel-tanks-and-wheels-what-product-is-the-best-or-recomended/#findComment-221903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I ll have to look later at the stuff i use. Its a 2 part polish. The first is green and has a fine grit and then the second part is white. Makes rough aluminum looks good with just rubbing it with a cloth. Really looks good when good aluminum and a wheel Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33923-need-to-polish-my-fuel-tanks-and-wheels-what-product-is-the-best-or-recomended/#findComment-221905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Grey matter by WAB,maybe Barry has it in the on line store,best stuff I ever used but I do it by hand. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33923-need-to-polish-my-fuel-tanks-and-wheels-what-product-is-the-best-or-recomended/#findComment-221907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33923-need-to-polish-my-fuel-tanks-and-wheels-what-product-is-the-best-or-recomended/#findComment-221924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Binder Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Best advice for polishing aluminum, "Call the man". 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33923-need-to-polish-my-fuel-tanks-and-wheels-what-product-is-the-best-or-recomended/#findComment-221930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I've used Zephyr before to do it by hand, seemed to work pretty good. Best I used was a home made concoction, the guy-an owner operator by the way- said he melted down the polishing bricks, mixed in some-hmmmmm, I forgot. Mineral spirits maybe? And some other ingredients, anyway, he sold it for $5 a bottle,usually a 20 oz. Mtn. Dew bottle,but it worked great. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33923-need-to-polish-my-fuel-tanks-and-wheels-what-product-is-the-best-or-recomended/#findComment-221935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 All depends how pitted or dull they are... If they are scratched to hell you need to sand them first. It's a real pita.....if they are just dull pick up a few cloth buffing wheels and some bars. work your way down with the grit....Once they are starting to look good hit them with some white diamond and the buffer wheel....White diamond is the best I have used so far... It does not get hard like the purple stuff does... It just seams more. User friendly especially when your doing it by hand. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33923-need-to-polish-my-fuel-tanks-and-wheels-what-product-is-the-best-or-recomended/#findComment-221948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I know we talked about it some where in the forum but can not find the post. I would like to know what will be the best product to polish my wheels and fuel tanks. this MAY be the one...http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/30323-polishing-advice/BC Mack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33923-need-to-polish-my-fuel-tanks-and-wheels-what-product-is-the-best-or-recomended/#findComment-221954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 I bought a green polishing bar and some wheels all went smooth and got real shiny, than the f...ng grinder give up! Any ways how much would it be to have a specialist do it. I'm talking six wheels two tents air tanks and battery box. I just like to have an indication. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33923-need-to-polish-my-fuel-tanks-and-wheels-what-product-is-the-best-or-recomended/#findComment-221960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Marcel. I use to get Busch's polish. It seemed to cut like nothing else did with out alot of elbow grease 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33923-need-to-polish-my-fuel-tanks-and-wheels-what-product-is-the-best-or-recomended/#findComment-221971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 You saw the truck it's not bad, the bar I'm using is doing ok and nice results, but where did you buy it? I give it a try because like posted earlier I killed my grinder! When are you back in town? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33923-need-to-polish-my-fuel-tanks-and-wheels-what-product-is-the-best-or-recomended/#findComment-221975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 You saw the truck it's not bad, the bar I'm using is doing ok and nice results, but where did you buy it? I give it a try because like posted earlier I killed my grinder! When are you back in town?Not for alittle while. This is more hand stuff rather then buffer but I think anything can be usedhttp://buschshineproducts.com/super-shine-aluminum-polish-p-3.html. I know some places do carry it not sure witch Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33923-need-to-polish-my-fuel-tanks-and-wheels-what-product-is-the-best-or-recomended/#findComment-221983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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