How to polish aluminum wheels and what products I use

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I go over how I polish rims and what products are my "go to's".
I know there is so many different ways and products to choose from, but with that said this is just the way I found to be the easiest with great results!
The spay wax application is not needed also.
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[@toraboy_tv]

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[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Awesome!

[@bsto5000]

An honest tutorial and not even trying to sell anything. Great video!

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Thank you 🙏

[@peanut2339]

We bought the tools and Flitz and followed your video and it worked like magic on our Motorhome wheels. Thanks!!

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

That’s amazing to hear thank you so much for the feedback!

[@Soaringeagles1776]

Thank God! A video that's straight to the point yet successful. Thanks man, good job

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Appreciate it and thanks for watching. Did you subscribe?

[@deanstoops26]

X2 on Flitz! I sometimes apply a little baking flour to the wheel after polishing and wipeing down. Wipe the wheel with a soft rag to make sure the flour comes in contact with the whole surface. It will soak up the black polishing residue from small crevises and brighten the wheel up.

[@almyers8074]

I love simple instructive videos without the drama and BS

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Lol good to know

[@almyers8074]

@@AndysAutoCarePlus That was supposed to be a compliment. Good video.

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Lol I must have read it wrong. Thank you.

[@emmakateodwyer345]

Used it for the first time last weekend definitely worth buying if you're a person who likes detailing your own car recommend first time to use on lowest setting 800 so you don't burn paint don't leave in one spot keep moving it over paint easy to use kzbin.infoUgkxfzbDkCRyv3CFXnLZI4APZtRRuG2uRmP2 truck looks like new again used maguires black light battery life like all milwaukee products seem to hold up well 😀

[@kenndalton1617]

Sinisters Devil's Brew is the best I've ever seen in my 40+ years of polishing. Never will spend my money on anything else....

[@mr.channel6467]

K well where can you get it?

[@pjtruesdale16]

Instead of the spray wax, you should try zephyrs pro 40 liquid compound. Works As a good final finish wipe and sealant!

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Nice! Great tip. Thanks.

[@pjtruesdale16]

No problem

[@Sinerwray]

I use the seme stuff works good

[@tonydiamond1965]

Blue Magic is my favorite Chrome Polishing Compound it's creamy and easy-to-use and leaves a blue luster on the Chrome or aluminum Blue Magic cream polish

[@bmashak137]

I wasn't expecting this! Looks fairly easy but the results are great on a working truck!

[@AwesomeFinish]

Did a good job but since you're making money I'd definitely look into using airway buffs and buffing compounds. You can do an entire wheel in 10 minutes. Also, your method looks more like a maintenance method.. meaning the wheels were already polished and in decent shape.

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Yes the wheels were in decent shape this wasnt for crazy bad wheels that wasn’t the purpose of this video. But these were acid washed before hand as it was on a dump truck and that’s the way they clean it.

[@ldarby3021]

Wow! Thank you! I will try this on my custom wheels. I have some Black Boss 330.

[@niteclydn]

Been wanting to do this on my Pete at work, I was hoping I wasn't gonna need rouge blocks. Thanks!!!

[@ShannonG9mm]

Andy great content and information on Wheel polishing. One of the best on KZbin. I own a Semi Truck Thanks bro

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

I appreciate the kind words sir!

[@bobbyrodriguez1450]

I'm trying to learn how to polish so great video man!

[@samandbritt224]

That orange buffer looks like a high speed wheel for use with a die grinder. That drill probably isn't spinning it fast enough to be effective. It's a heavy cut pad, so you'd start with that first to get the surface contaminants and stains off, then go to your red foam applicators to finish your color.

[@30YearOldBunta]

Just picked up a set of used Weld wheels for cheap and I'm gonna use an old power ball I got laying around to restore them.

[@danmorrissette4814]

very nice! i was a truck driver, and use to do that by hand on my down time loll!

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

I have done that also takes forever lol.

[@Twitch33693]

I'm a truck driver and still do it by hand on my down time 🤣 definitely going to be bringing my drill with me

[@4SA904]

Shit i just did my wheels by hand and tool boxs on flatbed,i wish i had that drill lol. Looks good man 👍

[@Avesuccess]

For many years I did mine by hand also. I’ve been using Mother’s (company name) with the three applicators that come in a kit, about $100.00. It’s worth it. I can do a wheel in about 10min. Great job Andy.

[@jamescarter1500]

Dawn dish washing detergent will clean those buffers out like new

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

That’s what I use.

[@426superbee4]

Now to polish, i use MOTHERS. The best is JEWELRY RUDE for a highly shine like chrome ! Any truck stop carries it ~ Your recaps are coming apart

[@Sinerwray]

Remember it's a chemical reaction so you don't have to push hard like sanding :)

[@rey27640]

Can you elaborate on this please?

[@luna-pw9ln]

Thank you for explaining and not talking too much

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Your welcome I try.

[@harrypersaud9422]

Great job sir, you make it look so simple. Thanks for keeping your video to the point.

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Thank you!

[@chriscoronado1888]

PAUSED JUST TO THANK YOU FOR THE ADVICES BEFORE WATCHING THE VIDEO

[@saltytrashtruck3366]

Thank you for being blunt and forward with is Video!💯Good Job and Thank you for the tips!

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Your welcome thanks for watching hope it helps.

[@thadiuspennington6574]

What’s The best Drill setting to use for these buffers ?and what’s the best way to clean them ?

[@flitz]

Next time give the FLITZ Buff Ball a shot. You can run them faster then the Mothers Ball & no worries about tearing them up around the lugs or valve stem.

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Yes, you are correct I actually have one

[@deanchrysler9713]

Good job polishing a clean wheel

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Thanks lol

[@georgegonzalez8818]

What should it cost me to have 10 big rig wheels? Rough estimate Great job Thks

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

I’m not sure as I don’t do big rig wheels anymore.

[@georgegonzalez8818]

@@AndysAutoCarePlus gotcha thks

[@twistedtrucker7781]

So you said that was a garbage truck? So I'm assuming it's a Freightliner?? 😅😅😅😅

[@salvargetto581]

What about rims that need to be sanded? Does that work on them without sanding?

[@riseagainstfb]

I wish you would shown where you got the drill.. what kind...etc

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

I now use a flex powertools cordless drill from Lowe’s

[@sotiredboss]

Great video! Thanks! How do you polish in between nuts better?

[@Boyleheights213por-vida]

Thank you for making this video good job brother..👍🇺🇸

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

Would an application of wax be useful after polishing?

[@Jberenguer2894]

THANKS A LOT MAN REALLY HELPED MY ROOMMATE ISN'T GOING IT RIGHT LIKE HE POLISHING A ALUMINUM BIKE FRAME

[@DeaDEye.21]

I Bet you dont miss Polishing 🌟

[@robertgoffjr2450]

I’m going to do this to my truck rims, the next time I do my 34hr reset.

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Sweet!

[@philpmueller993]

What material do I use and where do I buy it😊

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Check out the link in the description

[@nc.detail]

Great no nonsense video 👍

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Thanks man. I try and do my videos that way. Thanks for watching.

[@angelyjr3126]

Can you give me the name of the product that you use the detailer can’t find it Thanks

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

It’s called zep polish

[@roosthrower]

Thanks bro awesome job. Just a question about foam ball. When you polish truck rims near the valve and wheel nuts does it damage the foam ball by ripping etc

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

It will a little so just use caution and good judgment. I tend to slow down around the hard areas.

[@MicroSoftner]

Use your fingers....

[@robertmarsh5786]

Great video, no BS no intro crap!

[@DeRicer]

How do you clean the powerball after you are finished with it? Can it be reused for another polishing session, say a year later?

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

I still use this same one. Soap and warm water will clean it or APC.

[@MrTheomighty1]

Can this method be done on the fuel tank ?

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

I’m sure it can.

[@BossaNossa1]

All well and good friend... Any reason you didn't use eye protection... just askin

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Didn’t think of it at the time.

[@rickgoss8175]

Great video. Looks like tire is ready to throw the recap tho.

[@joseaguinaga835]

What drill are you using?please put a link

[@LiloUkulele]

my wheels are HEAVILY corroded. will this system still work?

[@lucythurston1735]

How to smooth out scratches on car wheels

[@Mannyost]

Would this remove light scratches? Or anything you recommend

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

It might I haven't used on heavy damage before.

[@_Greasyzoku_]

I have Weld Racing Rock Smashers wheels on my Suburban, what polishing drill bit should be my first buy that can do a decent job on the entire wheel? I’m thinking the mother’s cone, what do you think.

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

That’s a great place to start check out the description it has links to some of the products I used in this video

[@workhardgainbig6784]

How do you prevent the black sticky thing that sometimes i get . I put the solution and after a couple of seconds it turn black and stickit to the rim really bad

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

That’s normal when you polish aluminum.

[@ligmanuts1905]

You cant prevent that, thats all the oxidation you are polishing away. After your done with whatever polish machine youre using, you have to grab a clean microfiber cloth and wipe the black stuff off

[@christophergrimes12]

I us a polish called autosol but is flitz better?

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

I haven’t tried that so I’m not sure.

[@vernfrier1771]

I have after market Corvette aluminum wheels with chrome facing the outside. The chrome is flaking off and on the inside the aluminum is becoming pitted. I'm considering strippping the chrome off and doing a polish like on this video. I'm willing to do the work but I don't want to ruin the wheels. I have never stripped chrome off of a wheel and I'm afraid of what I'll find under the chrome surface. Any suggestions?

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Never done that before. Have you thought of taking them to a powder coating shop?

[@vernfrier1771]

@@AndysAutoCarePlus To do chrome? Does a power coating shop do chrome? In my research I've discovered that to get wheels re-chromed is more expensive than new wheels. I'm a D-I-Y kinda guy. Just looking to make these sparkle. Thinking of making this a winter project.

[@4RBLUE]

Renegade metal polish is quicker. Also build the air up and jack it up. Release breaks and wheel spins. Much easier

[@HairBandDan]

Man those wheels looked good from the start guess imma polish mine see if they shine more

[@salvaduarte88]

How would you charge for something like this?

[@josephoverstreet5584]

How come you don’t use flitz pads?

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

I have used those they seem to be a little bit more aggressive

[@lordsingh]

Whats the average cost to polish a rim ?

[@kmart014]

Where did you get the polish and buffing pads

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

I have links in the description.

[@sandysandor1699]

Can somebody explain me how to clean my chrome wheels and what should I buy to do it????

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

This process works great on chrome wheels. Here is some items to use: Mothers Powerball lg amzn.to/2PG6O5i Mothers Powercone amzn.to/2VI4DDN Mothers Powerball mini amzn.to/2PG7N5u Flitz Metal Polish 2 lb amzn.to/2DLRH5D Flitz 1.6 oz amzn.to/2Y3AKvf

[@ghostrider825]

Can you use wax spray for paint? Thanks!

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Absolutely

[@mo2058130]

Got a vid for restoring brushed aluminum?

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Sadly no I don’t

[@ralphwilliams6123]

How do you do around the lug nuts? Wears my fingers out! Any tips are appreciated.

[@jamesm568]

I don't waste my time with polishing as I find buffing brings out a better shine.

[@sethmora4982]

Will this work on polished aluminum wheels

[@elliesimmons3933]

For wheels that aren’t in rough shape, those drill pads don’t cut heavy oxidation. Most bigger trucks need more than this.

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

True this was really focused for giving them that extra pop!

[@markstewart7144]

I’ll like to know what to use then to make them work

[@elliesimmons3933]

@@markstewart7144 if your aluminum is in rough shape, it will to be cut with several different metal polish pads , using different stages of metal polishing rouge. Real rough wheels need sanding. If your wheels are only lightly oxidized, this method will work.

[@davidflores9512]

Please let me know everything I have to buy or where can I find everything you got at a local store plz !!??

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Links are all in the description

[@brealz_csrt4523]

Please tell me where you brought your polishing pads from?

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Links are all in the description

[@stevepacker2327]

What are tool are you using for polishing and rpm?

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Just using a drill.

[@Belanova932]

What’s the electric tool you use?

[@godblessthewest]

how do you clean these tools?

[@thelifeofjessejames]

I've got a fleet of rigs with Alcoa wheels and I clean them every Saturday. I've started to polish with just Liquid Aluminum polish and a Power Cone plus micro fibers. I didn't think to wax them so I'll have to get some. That makes sense and will hopefully make them need to be polished less often right?

[@snail415]

Look for Finish Kare 1000P sealant. Very affordable and one tin will cover your fleet many times over. Goes on like a wax. Spreads like hard cheese, and then loosens up like grease. Buff off after a few minutes, and don’t apply in direct sunlight. The reason I recommend this product is because it is resistant to 250*F. Wheels get hot. And this sealant absolutely repels water and other debris.

[@gregorygreene8851]

Where do I get those polishing wheels

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Check out the links in the description

[@TriggerWarner]

Awesome polishing a clean rim

[@slr379x9]

yea I think it was fine if you run nice stuff but a nasty pitted rim that Mothers Ball isn't gonna do shit

[@JoseGomez-zg3tm]

What drill info are you using?

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

It’s a ryoby from Home Depot

[@CJGarciaa]

How much do you charge to polish each wheel Sr?

[@RegisteredNurseLA]

Ima buy these polished aluminum wheels for my truck I was wondering just week to week to clean em is it okay to just use ‘wheel cleaner’ and just clean em with a microfiber towel or do i gotta get the rotary out and poilish em everytime they get dirty? Cus I polish my truck every 3 months and just give it a regular car wash every week. Thx

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

If you’re going to be using a wheel cleaner on them just make sure it’s acid free because the acid will deteriorate them a lot faster I would suggest using a product like brake buster you can use that for the tires and the wheels. Brake Buster 1 Gallon amzn.to/2IoOnPc

[@cjsiglerii]

So did you have to do anything special other than washing them?

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

With these ones in particular I just did a basic wash with a wheel cleaner as prep.

[@manuelanguiano7899]

Thank you for this helpful video Andy. Where I can buy those products sir?...

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Have them all listed in the description. Thanks for watching

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Mothers Powerball lg amzn.to/2PG6O5i Mothers Powercone amzn.to/2VI4DDN Mothers Powerball mini amzn.to/2PG7N5u Flitz Metal Polish 2 lb amzn.to/2DLRH5D Flitz 1.6 oz amzn.to/2Y3AKvf

[@LuisMorales-oj1ry]

how much should i charge for polishing wheels?

[@mr.doityourselfandsave4369]

Thank you so much for sharing you experience.

[@Greg_P611]

Bro I'm doing an aluminum horse trailer. I want to prewash with Mcguire's wheel brightener. What dillution do you recommend?

[@That_E92_N55]

What type of drill are u using. Can u place a link for it.

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Ryobe Drill amzn.to/2Od59Fq

[@DJ.BLYSS420]

Good video thanks

[@Not_nice718]

I need a drill gun like that what’s the name of it

[@johnnyd4049]

Sha Money looks like a dewault

[@vnkable]

Ryobi

[@nunu6158]

Is that a drill you're using?I'm going to try on my rig

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Yes it is

[@marcuslong4301]

@@AndysAutoCarePlus hydraulic or plug in?

[@rajgill3482]

Very helpful video. thanks!

[@dairaarmendariz2087]

What drill are you using ???

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Ryobe from Home Depot

[@kenbird5221]

I buffed and polished four of my wheels like this and TOTALLY destroyed my drill by the very end of my 4th wheel, no biggie.

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Ken Bird that sucks!! I still use this same drill I’m thinking you got a bad one, I would be taking that back to the store. I use mine several times a week for over two years now.

[@davemoore705]

What kind of rpms?

[@eugenslusariuc4249]

Hi.Please tell how is the name of the ball.

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

It’s called a mothers Powerball.

[@eugenslusariuc4249]

@@AndysAutoCarePlus thanks for answer Andy.

[@DeaDEye.21]

Interesting method

[@davidleodanis334]

It's that a drill ?

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Yes

[@diegopadron2674]

How much you charge for a job like this?

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

This job was a while back but at this level being they were not to bad 25-50 a wheel.

[@murf3082]

Do you use wheel/rim rinse cleaner before you start bc mine is really dull and needs to be cleaned?

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

I just use a good wheel cleaner then go for it.

[@murf3082]

@@AndysAutoCarePlus what's a good wheel cleaner? The only wheel cleaners I know of are the brand names like McGuire's?

[@jokerlok3064]

How do u clean the pads

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

All purpose cleaner and warm water.

[@shahramsamadpour5906]

Tanks a lot for sharing to your experience.You have a really great man.

[@draethetxgamer]

What’s your recommendation on Alcoa wheels that have ‘pitting’

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

This is really my go to metal polish in general now.

[@tankerman7666]

TT C sand paper

[@timmorris3056]

Doesn't matter what you do, in a week they'll look grey and dismal again. Junk!!! We went to steel wheels with chrome simulators. $450 for all 6 wheels including center hub covers and lug nut spikes. A simple rinse and they're shiny again. If they wear out in a couple years, throw them in the recycle and get a new set. Always shiny, easy to clean and cheap to replace. After battling junk dismal gray Alcoas for 20 years, this is the Only way we roll. 👍👍

[@gerardohtx207]

Dip them in acid/water solution, wet sand the pitted areas, polish with compound and will look like new

[@kedrickharris9419]

@@gerardohtx207 do you wet sand the whole rim r just the pitted areas

[@selder03]

Anything you suggest to cut one more "level" before the Flitz?

[@snail415]

If you’re committed, any automotive cutting compound will do the job. But if you’re looking for low dust and product sling, try Griots FCC. Cuts at the 1500-grit level, and you can follow-up with a finer polish if inclined. Just make sure to add protection after you prep the surface post-polish.