[DeTomaso] Suggested best polish for newish rims

[Mike & Elizabeth]

I'm afraid that with all of the nooks and crannys in the Campy clone polished wheels, they are always going to be a PITA no matter what you use to polish them.  I probably spent an hour on each one.

The job is much easier if take the wheel off and lay it on a low work bench with a bright light directly on them for an even polish.

Good luck, your results may vary.
Mike Thomas

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Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Suggested best polish for newish rims

No, it's bare aluminum.  No clear coat.

I've polished them before, years ago. PITA.  But was wondering if there was anything better from you Pantera guru's out there. 


On 6/25/24, 10:36 AM, "Ken Green" <kenn_green at yahoo.com <mailto:kenn_green at yahoo.com>> wrote:


Might depend on if you are polishing aluminum or polishing a clear coating over aluminum?












On Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 09:01:40 AM PDT, Terry Himes <terry.himes at pncnet.com <mailto:terry.himes at pncnet.com>> wrote: 










Years ago (2013 maybe, haven't found the invoice) I had Don Byars (RIP) install new A-Arms,


shocks, springs and traded my old rims for some new 17" with new rubber. $$ but WOW did


that make my Pantera ride like new.




But it's been sitting too long in storage and now I need to polish the rims again. Along with 100


other things to do.




I believe the rims were the Campagnolo style Billet Aluminum wheels?
Correct me if I'm wrong.




What is the best polish to use to bring them back to life!




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