Wheel Detail That Was Insane

SmokinDiesel · 03-30-2008, 07:38 PM

Well ... Believe it or not ... these are MY wheels. Yes ... The detailing guy had his wheels just about ruined.

First off ... At the end of last year, I got SUPER busy with other stuff, and just plain lazy, and I did not pull my wheels and put the stock ones on for winter. Even though my truck does not move during winter ... unfortunitly, it does not fit in the garage. (Thats right ... For everyone that thinks its a garage queen ... its not) Winter took a HUGE toll on the wheels ... the salt, the snow, etc.

Secondly ... It seems as if some

vandalized my wheels ... It seems as if something VERY acidic was put on them, which causes a TON of oxidation, and some pitting in some areas

... The weather was nice enough today to pull them, and go to town. Total time was about 6 hours ... and pictures honestly do NOT do justice. I wanted to take more pictures ... but time was an issue since I had a water line bust in the house, and that needed attention ASAP

Process
Pull wheels, hose down

DP Exterior Cleanse-All - Agitate with brush (Twice)

Pinnacle Gel Wheel Cleaner - Agitate with brush (Twice)

Eagle One Nano Chrome Polish w/ "0000" Steel Wool (Done two seperate times for each wheel)

Mothers Chrome Polish via Powerball Mini (Twice for each wheel)

Sealed with DP Wheel Glaze (2 coats ... Each Wheel)
Total Time ... 6 Hours

I did the best I possible could with them. It was a HUGE turn around ... and took a long of time, and honestly wore me out. Im tired, my back is killing me, and my head is pounding

Again ... They are much better, and a HUGE improvment ... but still not 100% "like new" and never will be. There is some "slight" pitting left inside the "holes" that cannot be fixed. Part of this is from me not pulling them this year ... and part of whoever/whatever got put on my wheels (Tires were not even addressed since I had NO time ... So dont pay mind to the various polishes all over the rubber ... Ill take care of that this week)

Pics
Before (This is AFTER chemically cleaning them, and agitating with brush. All brake dust has been removed ... this is how bad they were, and the reason I know for a fact this much damage was not done from sitting through one winter ... something else happened to my wheels)

Side By Side (One before ... One After ... This is before the two coats of wheel glaze ... so they are a bit shinyer now)

Two Rear Finished

One More

I wanted to get a picture of all four done together ... but again ... short on time for pictures ...

As always all comments, questions, critisim welcomed ... and thanks for looking

-Mike

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1996 Dodge Cummins 12 Valve
580hp - 1178 ft lbs
Still Shooting for 600+ ....

Last edited by SmokinDiesel : 03-30-2008 at 07:42 PM.

Caleb S · 03-30-2008, 07:41 PM

Sorry to hear that someone decided to take it out on your wheels and that cost you some time and money in supplies..but they look real good. Maybe since the weather is clearing up you will get to take that baby out on the road some more..

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SmokinDiesel · 03-30-2008, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calebs

Sorry to hear that someone decided to take it out on your wheels and that cost you some time and money in supplies..but they look real good. Maybe since the weather is clearing up you will get to take that baby out on the road some more..

.

Thanks bud. It just cost me time ... I have a garage FULL of supplies ... I spent a ton of money on my detailing supplies a year ... So Im always stocked up!! ... Yeah its about the time of the year that I can take her out ...

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580hp - 1178 ft lbs
Still Shooting for 600+ ....

**Chris Mallett** · 03-30-2008, 07:58 PM

Do you think it could have been cause of leftover brake dust or are you sure someone hosed them with something?

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**Chris Mallett** · 03-30-2008, 07:59 PM

Look good now!!!

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SmokinDiesel · 03-30-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Mallett

Do you think it could have been cause of leftover brake dust or are you sure someone hosed them with something?

No because the truck was detailed all year last year, and right before winter hit.

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1996 Dodge Cummins 12 Valve
580hp - 1178 ft lbs
Still Shooting for 600+ ....

silvercummins31 · 03-30-2008, 08:04 PM

man those look great even after that. If you would answer this question please. I have some 7 year old aluminum rims that are one a 80 chevy and it has been sitting outside for most of its life and it has been locked up for 2 years but i want to save the rims the best i can what would you recomend to do to them (what type of polishes and how many different types). Thanks

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***lap_traffic*** · 03-30-2008, 08:05 PM

Are you sure you didnt have a few too many beers around christmas, and then get a urge to clean something, fall asleep, and then this spring scratch your head thinking it was someone else?

Just kidding

You do awesome work!!

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Roid · 03-30-2008, 08:08 PM

DUDE!
Next year just put a very heavy coat of mothers on them and don't take the polish off.

I use to live North of Pitts by Slippery Rock, went to school at PSU behrend in Erie. i have polished alums on my old truck.

I also would use a 4" disc grinder with a hard benchgrinder polishing wheel.
10000 rpm of polishing power gets it done fast. Just wear something over your eyes and nose.

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SmokinDiesel · 03-30-2008, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvercummins31

man those look great even after that. If you would answer this question please. I have some 7 year old aluminum rims that are one a 80 chevy and it has been sitting outside for most of its life and it has been locked up for 2 years but i want to save the rims the best i can what would you recomend to do to them (what type of polishes and how many different types). Thanks

It depends on how far the aluminum is gone. I would recommend looking into Wolfgang polishes, and wool polishing pads for aluminum

Quote:

Originally Posted by lap_traffic

Are you sure you didnt have a few too many beers around christmas, and then get a urge to clean something, fall asleep, and then this spring scratch your head thinking it was someone else?

Just kidding

You do awesome work!!

... No im positive!! ...

Thanks for the compliment man ... I really appriciate it

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Mike Charlton - Keystone Diesel
1996 Dodge Cummins 12 Valve
580hp - 1178 ft lbs
Still Shooting for 600+ ....

SmokinDiesel · 03-30-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roid

DUDE!
Next year just put a very heavy coat of mothers on them and don't take the polish off.

I use to live North of Pitts by Slippery Rock, went to school at PSU behrend in Erie. i have polished alums on my old truck.

I also would use a 4" disc grinder with a hard benchgrinder polishing wheel.
10000 rpm of polishing power gets it done fast. Just wear something over your eyes and nose.

Next year they will be pulled ... and sitting safe and sound in the garage

__________________
Mike Charlton - Keystone Diesel
1996 Dodge Cummins 12 Valve
580hp - 1178 ft lbs
Still Shooting for 600+ ....

dedicatedtrans06 · 03-31-2008, 06:48 AM

Nice Job Mike!!! Those things were trashed! Definately looks like someone may have hit them with something, either that or the salt really did a number on em. Either way...NICE turnaround!!!

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03-30-2008, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
SmokinDiesel Tech Specialist/Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California, Pa Posts: 2,827 SmokinDiesel's Truck Pics	Wheel Detail That Was Insane Well ... Believe it or not ... these are MY wheels. Yes ... The detailing guy had his wheels just about ruined. First off ... At the end of last year, I got SUPER busy with other stuff, and just plain lazy, and I did not pull my wheels and put the stock ones on for winter. Even though my truck does not move during winter ... unfortunitly, it does not fit in the garage. (Thats right ... For everyone that thinks its a garage queen ... its not) Winter took a HUGE toll on the wheels ... the salt, the snow, etc. Secondly ... It seems as if some vandalized my wheels ... It seems as if something VERY acidic was put on them, which causes a TON of oxidation, and some pitting in some areas ... The weather was nice enough today to pull them, and go to town. Total time was about 6 hours ... and pictures honestly do NOT do justice. I wanted to take more pictures ... but time was an issue since I had a water line bust in the house, and that needed attention ASAP Process Pull wheels, hose down DP Exterior Cleanse-All - Agitate with brush (Twice) Pinnacle Gel Wheel Cleaner - Agitate with brush (Twice) Eagle One Nano Chrome Polish w/ "0000" Steel Wool (Done two seperate times for each wheel) Mothers Chrome Polish via Powerball Mini (Twice for each wheel) Sealed with DP Wheel Glaze (2 coats ... Each Wheel) Total Time ... 6 Hours I did the best I possible could with them. It was a HUGE turn around ... and took a long of time, and honestly wore me out. Im tired, my back is killing me, and my head is pounding Again ... They are much better, and a HUGE improvment ... but still not 100% "like new" and never will be. There is some "slight" pitting left inside the "holes" that cannot be fixed. Part of this is from me not pulling them this year ... and part of whoever/whatever got put on my wheels (Tires were not even addressed since I had NO time ... So dont pay mind to the various polishes all over the rubber ... Ill take care of that this week) Pics Before (This is AFTER chemically cleaning them, and agitating with brush. All brake dust has been removed ... this is how bad they were, and the reason I know for a fact this much damage was not done from sitting through one winter ... something else happened to my wheels) Side By Side (One before ... One After ... This is before the two coats of wheel glaze ... so they are a bit shinyer now) Two Rear Finished One More I wanted to get a picture of all four done together ... but again ... short on time for pictures ... As always all comments, questions, critisim welcomed ... and thanks for looking -Mike __________________ Mike Charlton - Keystone Diesel 1996 Dodge Cummins 12 Valve 580hp - 1178 ft lbs Still Shooting for 600+ .... Last edited by SmokinDiesel : 03-30-2008 at 07:42 PM.

03-30-2008, 07:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Caleb S Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 3,282 Caleb S's Truck Pics	Sorry to hear that someone decided to take it out on your wheels and that cost you some time and money in supplies..but they look real good. Maybe since the weather is clearing up you will get to take that baby out on the road some more... __________________ 98.5 2500 QC/SB 4x4 5SP, FASS 95 HPFP, DiPricol OPTIX FP/Boost/EGT, AFE STAGE I PRO DRY, EDGE COMP, 150HP FBD Sticks, .093 Tubes, 5" TB to Single 7" MITRE

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03-30-2008, 07:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chris Mallett West Virginia Chapter President. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Craigsville, WV Posts: 1,870 Chris Mallett's Truck Pics	Do you think it could have been cause of leftover brake dust or are you sure someone hosed them with something? __________________ 2005 QC LB Dually, 4x4, F1 Helix 2 Cam, Sportsman springs, Fluidampnr, Edge Juice w/Attitude, Smarty, S&B Cold air intake, Needing tranny goodies badly. Check out the West Virginia Cummins Crew

03-30-2008, 07:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chris Mallett West Virginia Chapter President. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Craigsville, WV Posts: 1,870 Chris Mallett's Truck Pics	Look good now!!! __________________ 2005 QC LB Dually, 4x4, F1 Helix 2 Cam, Sportsman springs, Fluidampnr, Edge Juice w/Attitude, Smarty, S&B Cold air intake, Needing tranny goodies badly. Check out the West Virginia Cummins Crew

03-30-2008, 08:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
silvercummins31 Cummins Nut Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 407 silvercummins31's Truck Pics	man those look great even after that. If you would answer this question please. I have some 7 year old aluminum rims that are one a 80 chevy and it has been sitting outside for most of its life and it has been locked up for 2 years but i want to save the rims the best i can what would you recomend to do to them (what type of polishes and how many different types). Thanks __________________ 01.5 2500 6 spd. HO silver, Quad Cab Short Bed. 100k, Edge Juice w/ Attitude, amsoil 4510, 4 inch Straight pipe, silencer ring gone

03-30-2008, 08:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
*lap_traffic* Gettin' in the way Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ashland City, Tennessee Posts: 388 lap_traffic's Truck Pics	Are you sure you didnt have a few too many beers around christmas, and then get a urge to clean something, fall asleep, and then this spring scratch your head thinking it was someone else? Just kidding You do awesome work!! __________________ Don. '03 2500 quad cab 4wd, 5 spd debadged, Airaid filter/ box, isspro 60lb boost, 30 lb fuel gauge and egt gauges, 3.73 gears , quadzilla boost fooler, boost elbow, diablosport power puck and predator, 6" GR turnouts with resonator, Valair ceramic clutch

03-30-2008, 08:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Roid Diesel Freak Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryland: Dundalk Hon 2122tweeeeeeeeeeeeeeew Posts: 770 Roid's Truck Pics	DUDE! Next year just put a very heavy coat of mothers on them and don't take the polish off. I use to live North of Pitts by Slippery Rock, went to school at PSU behrend in Erie. i have polished alums on my old truck. I also would use a 4" disc grinder with a hard benchgrinder polishing wheel. 10000 rpm of polishing power gets it done fast. Just wear something over your eyes and nose. __________________ 03 Ram 2500 SLT

03-31-2008, 06:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
dedicatedtrans06 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington County, PA Posts: 299 dedicatedtrans06's Truck Pics	Nice Job Mike!!! Those things were trashed! Definately looks like someone may have hit them with something, either that or the salt really did a number on em. Either way...NICE turnaround!!! __________________ 05' F-150 Super Crew FX4, 5.4, Dark Metallic Grey, All the goodies... 06' 2500 Quad Cab SLT Short box, Gear Banger GONE!