Restoring Polished Aluminum

[soccer8888]

I have polished aluminum Boyd Coddingtons and they seem to love taking on brake dust and getting corroded-looking. I've tried almost every type of brake dust remover, wheel cleaner and scrubbed them to death, but to no avail. Any suggestions? I haven't resorted to anything like a dremel polisher or scrubbing with steel wool for fear of really wrecking them, but I'm out of ideas...:shrug:

 

[mblgjr]

Start with some clay to pull some of the bonded dirt out.

Then I would invest in a Mother's Power Ball and Power Metal Polish.

Follow with Adam's Metal Polish system for final finishing and upkeep.

Good luck.

 

[Bootie]

for god sakes don't use steel wool or a dremel. If they are really, really bad, you may have to take them to a professional to be compounded unless you have the equipment to do such a thing. Another option is the powerball mini, a high speed drill, and mothers mag and aluminum polish. It's more aggressive than the billet polish. Be prepared to spend some time on them.

 

[soccer8888]

Thanks for the input guys. I was (mostly) kidding about the dremel part, but its just so frustrating. Wheres the best place to buy the powerball mini? I've never even heard of it?

 

[Bootie]

pep boys, or online. I think most auto parts stores have it.