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07-23-2017, 09:05 AM
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Got the wheels polished...
Okay, so I watched the video of the guy sitting on the milk crate polishing the wheels. I bought everything for the task, but perfected the set up with a large glass of Jack Daniels by my side. There I sat with an audience proudly with the buffer in hand and my cold drink nearby. I heard the ooooos and aaaaas and the wheel spun.
I was the envy of the campground when I was done and they shined like brand new ones. BUT now I'm addicted! There can't be too much glow off those wheels and I'll probably burn through the aluminum. I guess when the tires start loosing air I'll know to stop.
The whole coach is pretty dirty right now BUT.......Those wheels sure do shine! 
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07-23-2017, 09:55 AM
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nice...was it a messy task?
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07-23-2017, 09:57 AM
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Which tools and materials did you use?
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07-23-2017, 10:23 AM
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Quote:
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nice...was it a messy task?
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Not really messy at all
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07-23-2017, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by kladner
Which tools and materials did you use?
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I just bought a cheep body buffer at sears and I found a 6 inch buffing wheel at Harbor Freight and some rouge. The 6 inch wheel didn't work as easy as I had hoped.
Now I have a 10 inch wheel and some better rouge that I bought at a chrome shop of a truck dealer. So much easier than using "mothers".
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07-23-2017, 10:38 AM
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Without a picture, it didn't happen 
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07-23-2017, 11:18 AM
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the shine
Here's the picture Chuck
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07-23-2017, 11:20 AM
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Dave,
Wow! Wheels look great.
I see you got a Canadian coach. Does it have the Canadian standards option?
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07-23-2017, 11:40 AM
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Yes it has the Canadian standards which I really don't need but I keep the flag on it so the Canadians will talk to me, eh.
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07-23-2017, 11:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dave&ginny
Yes it has the Canadian standards which I really don't need but I keep the flag on it so the Canadians will talk to me, eh.
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Too funny, LOL.
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07-23-2017, 11:47 AM
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I polished mine as well, using an acid wash, then polish. They came out "ok" but not as good as yours. Those look amazing. I am contemplating removing them, sanding them down, polishing, clear coating and finally ceramic coating them.
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07-23-2017, 11:50 AM
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Actually.....
I used to spend some time in Canada when I was in the trucking industry and I'm looking forward to someday taking Ginny up there. It's a beautiful country and some really nice folks. I'll just have to make a thorough sweep of the coach first to make sure I have all the guns and ammo out of it.
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07-23-2017, 11:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by buddy110
I polished mine as well, using an acid wash, then polish. They came out "ok" but not as good as yours. Those look amazing. I am contemplating removing them, sanding them down, polishing, clear coating and finally ceramic coating them.
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Just buy the stuff I bought. I think the buffer was $75 the wheels are $21 (I bought 2) and some rouge. No real mess and it's easy. Just don't forget the "Jack Danial's", it's the magic ingredient.
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07-23-2017, 11:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dave&ginny
Just buy the stuff I bought. I think the buffer was $75 the wheels are $21 (I bought 2) and some rouge. No real mess and it's easy. Just don't forget the "Jack Danial's", it's the magic ingredient.
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I have the buffer etc. Haven't tried rogue though.
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