Polishing Sprint Alloys

[killysprint]

After 10 or so years of non sprint alloys on my car - I've decided to give the std wheels another go.

The set on the car were not too bad, and when I took them off, stored them in wheel bags so they haven't really deteriorated over the years. The odd bit of corrosion and very very dull.

Thought I'd give polishing one a go this afternoon. So dug these out of the garage......

https://motherscarcare.co.uk/products/powercone-360
https://motherscarcare.co.uk/products/t ... rball-mini

....I'd bought them a couple of years ago (probably 10!) whilst on a trip to Canada, and hadn't used them. They are brilliant. Could only find an old tube of autosol to use with them, and the wheel rim has come up like a new pin.

Absolutely amazed after about 15 mins with an old drill, how good the wheel looks. In the dim and distant past I'd spend hours with a cloth and autosol trying to keep my old sprint(s) wheels looking presentable and in the process, inevitably lose my fingerprints! If only I'd had one of these attachments back then.

I know they're a bit pricey (i think i paid $20 each for mine) but if you are struggling keeping your sprint wheels looking shiny - give them a go. Thoroughly recommend them, make a tiresome job, really quick and dead easy to do. I'll post some before and after photos if I get the chance (remember)

The tyres on my wheels have very little wear, but even though they look brand new will need a change - the dot code is 2606, so they can legally drink. Now need to decide if I stay with the std 175/70 or go up to 185/60

[RSi]

Hi you a pic of your wheel, after having used these tools.

Thanks
Murdo

[Howard81]

I've been using the Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish with good results, so now I am going to have to try these tools... I usually spend hours shining them up only to turn away for 5 minutes and they're dull again

[killysprint]

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This was after 10-15 mins yesterday with the mini power ball - if that. I think you'll agree the finish looks great for the limited time taken so far.

Going to have a go at the others tomorrow.

I've been watching a few YouTube videos on metal polish today and they seem to suggest that autosol is a good compromise for both cut and finish of the metal surface. So will continue with that.

Now really need to decide which wheels to put on!

[RSi]

That looks great!

Genuine centre cap in that wheel too, hard to find in good condition.

I've used autosol for the last 40 years on chrome, alloy. etc - it's stood the test of time.

[xvivalve]

Genuine centre cap in that wheel too, hard to find in good condition.

That style only fitted to the very latest of cars

[tangocharlie1]

Genuine centre cap in that wheel too, hard to find in good condition.

That style only fitted to the very latest of cars

Beat me to it.