69SSBIGBLOCK
May 1st, 03, 02:15 PM
Just would like to have some input as to what some of you use to maintain your wheels. I bought a new set of AR Hopsters for my '69(which, by the way, I think look fabulous). I know about avoiding chemicals, etc., curious as to what polishes anyone could recommend for new wheels to keep them looking that way without any damage. Thanks!
Mike67RS
May 2nd, 03, 05:17 AM
I see you have yet to get a reply. What type of a wheel is it? Chrome, aluminum, clear-coated etc. Maybe you will get a response with more info?
69SSBIGBLOCK
May 2nd, 03, 10:56 AM
That's a good point. The American Racing Hopster is a polished aluminum wheel, like the Torq Thrust II, just a different style. Thanks!
ORENCH
May 2nd, 03, 02:10 PM
Check this; http://www.americanracing.com/popups/popup6.htm
Refer to instruction # 4.) POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEELS
69SSBIGBLOCK
May 2nd, 03, 03:13 PM
Orench, Thanks! I had checked out the AR site before and got their recommendation. The problem is their stuff is on backorder and has been for a while, so I was thinking of something more readily available.
HOT OHC
May 2nd, 03, 08:22 PM
I too have new wheels (boyd coddington smoothie II's) and have read that after you them all polished and clean to use a wax to help keep them cleaner and make them easier to clean. I believe someone makes a wheel wax but I am sure any good car wax would work.