Detailing Mickey Thompson Wheels

[MuscleHead]

IVe got a set of Mickey Thompson Classic II that have the simulated beadlock. These wheels are about a year old. Ive neglected polishing these but i do clean them weekly. They have these black spots all over them and what looks like mud stain on 2 of them. They also have what looks like a sligt haze on them that will not come off. Ive tried Mothers paste polish and the Mothers Power Metal with a powerball with no results.They still shine good and look good at a distance so i dont beleive they need any major refinishing just some good products. I just need a great cleaning or polishing compund and some sort of sealer to keep them looking great. Just trying to get them looking better before they get any worse.Any suggestions are welcomed!

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07 2500 TRX4 Offroad, 6.7L Cummins, 5" Pro-Comp Lift, 37" Toyo M/Ts, 18x10 Mickey Thompson Wheels,4:10 gearing,Amp Research Electric Steps,MIA Intake Baffle,Husky Liners front and rear,Bully Dog PMT ,H&S 5" Dpf Delete,K2 EGR Delete

[SmokinDiesel]

Wolfgang Metalwerks Compound ... Fine Polish ... Contours polish ... Contours Sealer.

Use those in those steps, with a lake country wool pad on a high speed drill

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

[e-rok]

Originally Posted by SmokinDiesel

Wolfgang Metalwerks Compound ... Fine Polish ... Contours polish ... Contours Sealer.

Use those in those steps, with a lake country wool pad on a high speed drill

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OTC metal polishes are useless unless you have brand new wheels.

The best OTC polish I have found is actually Meguiars Marine metal polish. its a paste and therefore better than the very weak liquid polishes youll find in auto parts stores.

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1995 3500 DRW Ext. Cab 2wd

[Crazytexan]

My M/T II's are getting bad to. i went down to the coast and left my truck siting for aout 4 weeks after i got back (transmission), and the salt water pasted itself to my rims. I thought i'd try and see if i can warranty them. I heard that windex and stell wool works good to but i' just beat my mothers powerball to death and now i'm gonna try meguiars or try wolfgang. Where do you get this wolfgang stuff at? i've never heard of it.

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98.5 24v. 4x4 silver, MonstervpII, Coaltrain 7x.012 240 sticks, 66/74/14 charger, Fass 150, Studs and rings, Adrenaline, Intake, Exhaust, Billet Tranny built by Coaltrain Diesel, special thanks to Coal Train Diesel 734-673-4867

[MuscleHead]

Originally Posted by SmokinDiesel

Wolfgang Metalwerks Compound ... Fine Polish ... Contours polish ... Contours Sealer.

Use those in those steps, with a lake country wool pad on a high speed drill

WOW i cheked autogeek and thats a $150 worth of stuff. I dont think these wheels are that bad to need that much work. Do you think the metalwerkscompund, fine polish and sealer would do a nice job?

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07 2500 TRX4 Offroad, 6.7L Cummins, 5" Pro-Comp Lift, 37" Toyo M/Ts, 18x10 Mickey Thompson Wheels,4:10 gearing,Amp Research Electric Steps,MIA Intake Baffle,Husky Liners front and rear,Bully Dog PMT ,H&S 5" Dpf Delete,K2 EGR Delete

[beechnutz99]

I use busch aluminum polish from a truck stop and some double ought steel wool

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99 2500 CTD volant intake, jammer stg 5's, .093 lines, HTT 64/14, Cam, FASS, Goerend tranny with triple disk billet input, flex plate and lockup switch, Isspro gauges,five inch exh into single six inch stack. Custom performance tune by Jim Jessup

[SmokinDiesel]

Originally Posted by MuscleHead

WOW i cheked autogeek and thats a $150 worth of stuff. I dont think these wheels are that bad to need that much work. Do you think the metalwerkscompund, fine polish and sealer would do a nice job?

yes ... but also use the contours polish, as this is what brings out the total shine in the metal

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

[e-rok]

Originally Posted by MuscleHead

WOW i cheked autogeek and thats a $150 worth of stuff. I dont think these wheels are that bad to need that much work. Do you think the metalwerkscompund, fine polish and sealer would do a nice job?

you can get away without the concourus polish. heres some wheels i did with the compound and fine polish:

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1995 3500 DRW Ext. Cab 2wd

[SmokinDiesel]

Those look good buddy. I personally like the contours polish. I think it adds "pop" to the metal. But yes, you can get away without it

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

[e-rok]

Originally Posted by SmokinDiesel

Those look good buddy. I personally like the contours polish. I think it adds "pop" to the metal. But yes, you can get away without it

I agree. I just didnt have the contours polish yet

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1995 3500 DRW Ext. Cab 2wd

[SmokinDiesel]

Originally Posted by e-rok

I agree. I just didnt have the contours polish yet

well thats a good reason not to use it

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

[MuscleHead]

Originally Posted by SmokinDiesel

yes ... but also use the contours polish, as this is what brings out the total shine in the metal

I just cant see myself paying $54 for it though. Im just looking to get all the spots off the wheels and get them sealed. This is my daily driver so it doesnt have to have that show car look.MOst guys including one of my friends which is a detailer say i just need a quality polish and i should be good to go. So i snapped a couple pics of my wheels so u can see what i mean. The ring for the beadlock is the most dull. Sorry about the size!

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07 2500 TRX4 Offroad, 6.7L Cummins, 5" Pro-Comp Lift, 37" Toyo M/Ts, 18x10 Mickey Thompson Wheels,4:10 gearing,Amp Research Electric Steps,MIA Intake Baffle,Husky Liners front and rear,Bully Dog PMT ,H&S 5" Dpf Delete,K2 EGR Delete

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Last edited by MuscleHead : 06-15-2008 at 10:48 PM.