Mothers Wheel Polish bad for wheels?

steveo555 · 06-27-2007, 02:03 PM

So I bought Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish and it says perfect for all metals. But I read the back and it says, " Not recommended for gold plating, chrome, anodized, painted or coated wheels". Should I use this on my wheels or will it ruin them? I have 17” premium painted cast aluminum wheels.

spike_africa · 06-27-2007, 06:19 PM

there painted use a polish and a wax on them. Dont use metal polish on your painted wheels.

redfire04 · 06-27-2007, 08:30 PM

I agree. If the wheels are painted use a wax to polish them up. I have the black deep dish bullitts and I wax the black areas and use the mothers wheel polish on the lip. Makes them shine like new!

*03gtmustang* · 06-27-2007, 08:49 PM

The reason you dont want to use a "polish" on your wheels is because they have a clear coat on them. The polish will remove that clear coat, you dont want to do that.

Putting wax on wheels is a waste of wax. Itll melt off in no time due to excessive heat. You want a specific wheel glaze or sealant such as DP wheel glaze or PB wheel sealant.

Steeda97 · 07-04-2007, 10:11 AM

So no to Mothers Chrome Polish for chrome wheels?

04DarkShadowGT · 07-04-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeda97

So no to Mothers Chrome Polish for chrome wheels?

That is a different product.

Chrome polish for chrome

The other is for polished wheels.

06-27-2007, 02:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
steveo555 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethesda, Maryland Posts: 23	Mothers Wheel Polish bad for wheels? So I bought Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish and it says perfect for all metals. But I read the back and it says, " Not recommended for gold plating, chrome, anodized, painted or coated wheels". Should I use this on my wheels or will it ruin them? I have 17” premium painted cast aluminum wheels.

06-27-2007, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,357	there painted use a polish and a wax on them. Dont use metal polish on your painted wheels. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

06-27-2007, 08:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
redfire04 Redfire GT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 431	I agree. If the wheels are painted use a wax to polish them up. I have the black deep dish bullitts and I wax the black areas and use the mothers wheel polish on the lip. Makes them shine like new! __________________ 2004 Redfire GT BBK Longtubes BBK O/R X-Pipe Magnaflow cat back Steeda Sport Springs Tokico HPs Black Bullitts Mach 1 Grill Delete Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Mach 1 Rear Wing Honeycomb Trim Panel Blackout Tails Simco Silver Series Gauge Cluster Awaiting Install: FRPP 4.10s - Trick Flow Diff Cover

06-27-2007, 08:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,243	The reason you dont want to use a "polish" on your wheels is because they have a clear coat on them. The polish will remove that clear coat, you dont want to do that. Putting wax on wheels is a waste of wax. Itll melt off in no time due to excessive heat. You want a specific wheel glaze or sealant such as DP wheel glaze or PB wheel sealant. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

07-04-2007, 10:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Steeda97 giggity. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,521	So no to Mothers Chrome Polish for chrome wheels? __________________

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