Polishing 280zx 6-Spoke Wheels

[Mikey Likes It]

Just picked up some 280zx 6 spokes that are in dire need of cleaning and polishing. They are extremely dull right now. Couple of questions: 1) Are these aluminum wheels? 2) What's the best way to polish them up to get them looking like new?

Thanks,

Mike

[new_2_z]

i they look like this then yes they are aluminum. i also did a search on google just type in how to polish aluminum wheels and u get a get a load of info. here is one website thats seems to know what they are talking about.how to polish got me a pair waiting for me to do the same. also u can get a shop to do it for u and buff the hell out of it if u have the cash.

[Mikey Likes It]

Yep those are the ones. I've never heard of using coarse grit sandpaper to polish aluminum though :surprised

[MikeW]

I've never heard of using coarse grit sandpaper to polish aluminum though :surprised

We've discussed this here several times - both for wheels and other components such as valve covers. Do a search for "sandpaper polish".

[Mikey Likes It]

Ahh yes, found exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.

We've discussed this here several times - both for wheels and other components such as valve covers. Do a search for "sandpaper polish".

[Tommo560]

sounds wierd but yes you do use sandpaper to sand aluminium and then polish it.

here are some pics of my standard 27 year old 260Z mags.

http://image22.webshots.com/23/0/30/3/221903003UmLNCa_ph.jpg

These each took a very long time but as you can see the end result was very worth the effort, and it worked out cheaper and better than getting someone to do them, you just need the time.

BTW: that old looking wheel was after they had been acid washed.

Tom.