bmzero Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 This popped up on my Facebook feed today. How in the world do they know my wheels need polishing? Pretty cool setup. http://www.aussierimshine.com/index.html "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtr Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 My rears need that pretty bad. 1993 Freightliner 3406C Cat, 400 HP, 9 speed, singled long, 3.91 ratio, 264" wheel base, 12' flat deck with dove tail 1997 F350 dually, 4wd conversion, intercooler, 3 inch intakes, WW2 compressor wheel, bellowed up-pipes, 2007 Ragen Toyhauler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Nice but a buffer is badly needed on those wheels. Just polished my hole truck out this week. Anybody in southern Ca there is a car Hotrod and big truck show. At BATES NUT FARM in valley center just east of sandiego On the 26th of April. Lots of fun and great cars and trucks mine will be entered along with or early bronco. Come on out if your near by lots of food a pancake breakfast and Venders for the ladies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Facebook knows all. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Go on and buy it and bring it to the ECR. I would gladly pay $100 for all 4 rims to be done! Bronco- they have different pads and compounds for different needs and different wheel conditions. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dascom Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Yep, bring it, I will also pay but you got to do the inside and back of the rims too. You think $100 would be enough for the 8 rims ? Yamaha V-Star2007 Kenworth T2000 tandem aircutterThermoKing TriPack2003 Holiday Rambler 36' Presidentialshort trips-88 Allegro on Astro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Go on and buy it and bring it to the ECR. I would gladly pay $100 for all 4 rims to be done! Bronco- they have different pads and compounds for different needs and different wheel conditions. I was hoping someone else would volunteer to purchase it. I have enough irons in the fire. "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I have emailed the company to see if they have any customers who own the machine close to Crossville. I'll post back with what they say. "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Kenny Doonan has a wheel polisher in Wichita. It costs a lot more than $100 a rim but it isn't just polishing either. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Mark, I know Kenny has a VIS-check, does he have the VIS-polisher too? MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 It is not a VIS device but he has a high quality polisher. To start, the wheels are removed so the entire rim is polished. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenF Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 I have emailed the company to see if they have any customers who own the machine close to Crossville. I'll post back with what they say. Let me know what they tell you. I emailed them about a month ago. They replied trying to sell me one. I emailed them back asking again who in my area has one that I can call to get the service done. Again they tried to sell me one. Why would anyone buy one if they can't tell you who in your area has one to provide the service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted April 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 I just got a reply from them. I have asked for a list of nearby product owners, but I don't think that's available yet. I'll update this thread if that changes. "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyerjf Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 The individuals who populate the the truck stops with a 5 gallon bucket and some rags aren't going to be impressed. The real problem with these machines is 2 fold. The wheel really needs to come off, remove tire and most importantly wheel stem to get to all surfaces. In a production situation a timed robotic movement would do ok. But in the real world, there is so much variation in the degraded surface you have to have a qualified human operating a machine designed for the purpose. . People admire the shiny old Airstreams and ask why the factory doesn't build them that way. You don't want to be a slave to the polished surface. They spray on a sealer because they know folks spend their weekends polishing. Jeff Beyer temporarily retired from Trailer Transit 2000 Freightliner Argosy Cabover 2008 Work and Play 34FK Homebase NW Indiana, no longer full time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porky69 Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Biggest problem in my eyes is it only polishes the "easy" part of the rim, show mè a "machine" or attachment that does in-between and all around the lug nuts and I would be impressed. On my coach once I figured out what I was doing it only took me about 10-15minutes with a power buffer and rouge bars to do what this machine does, and probably with about a tenth the cost I imagine. It was the "bolt circle" that takes all the hard work. Find a truck stop that has polishing services (like Danny's Big Rig Resort in Phoenix, I'm have no affiliation just used them in the past) they will do an amazing job for relatively little cash. I had them do 6wheels, 2x150gal fuel tanks, 2x battery boxes, 2xair tanks, grille surround and it took less than 4hrs while I slept in the bunk of my Pete. If I lived further south thats what I would do, as here in Canada polishing is ridiculously expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob A Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Where are the valve stems hidden in this process? 2014 jayco siesmic 3914 1998 volvo 610, singled short ( bought in 2005) 14 speed volvo tranny 2014 Toyota yaris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porky69 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 They either want you to buy/install "Invisivalve" stems, which the machine polishes over, or turn your stock valve stems and bend them flat against the rim(don't bend them back as they will break), which causes the machine to leave an unpolished strip inline with the valve stem. IMO this machine would be good for a fleet owner who wants his fleet to "shine" going down the road as few people will notice the unpolished parts, but for someone who's unit sits still alot (rv'ers and show trucks) only manual and power polishing is going to give the desired results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigg-limo Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Biggest problem in my eyes is it only polishes the "easy" part of the rim, show mè a "machine" or attachment that does in-between and all around the lug nuts and I would be impressed. On my coach once I figured out what I was doing it only took me about 10-15minutes with a power buffer and rouge bars to do what this machine does, and probably with about a tenth the cost I imagine. It was the "bolt circle" that takes all the hard work. Find a truck stop that has polishing services (like Danny's Big Rig Resort in Phoenix, I'm have no affiliation just used them in the past) they will do an amazing job for relatively little cash. I had them do 6wheels, 2x150gal fuel tanks, 2x battery boxes, 2xair tanks, grille surround and it took less than 4hrs while I slept in the bunk of my Pete. If I lived further south thats what I would do, as here in Canada polishing is ridiculously expensive. The truck wash over by the Flying J does a really impressive job too. For $10/wheel, they made my wheels look like they had been chromed. I had them do some other trim pieces along with my steps. 2001 Kenworth T600, Cat 3406E, 525 hp, 18sp, 3.55 gear ratio2012 41' Keystone Fuzion 399 Toyhauler2005 Chevy 3500 DRW Crew Cab2006 Dodge 2500 Mega Cab2006 Dodge 3500 DRW Quad Cab2010 Kawasaki Teryx2012 Kawasaki Teryx 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porky69 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 If you are talking about the truck wash (and chrome shop, service shop, tire shop, cb shop, etc) across from the Flying J on I10 at 67th ave that is the original Danny's Big Rig Resort (one of the many washes in their group). I paid more than $10/wheel but I was driving a truck that had seen 4months of winter driving back and forth from Central Alberta to Nogales once a week and my truck was pretty rough requiring sanding of the aluminum before polishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigg-limo Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 If you are talking about the truck wash (and chrome shop, service shop, tire shop, cb shop, etc) across from the Flying J on I10 at 67th ave that is the original Danny's Big Rig Resort (one of the many washes in their group). I paid more than $10/wheel but I was driving a truck that had seen 4months of winter driving back and forth from Cenral Alberta to Nogales once a week and my truck was pretty rough requiring sanding of the aluminum before polishing. That's the one I was talking about. I didn't have to get mine sanded, so that's probably why you had to pay more. I never would've thought that my wheels would have come out the way they did. If I can find some pics, I'll post them on here. 2001 Kenworth T600, Cat 3406E, 525 hp, 18sp, 3.55 gear ratio2012 41' Keystone Fuzion 399 Toyhauler2005 Chevy 3500 DRW Crew Cab2006 Dodge 2500 Mega Cab2006 Dodge 3500 DRW Quad Cab2010 Kawasaki Teryx2012 Kawasaki Teryx 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtrailer Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 I have the fellas that polish the semi fuel tankers here in Phoenix do my truck. They are mobile, and will come to you within a reasonable distance. (they would come to Quartzite if they had enough trucks to make it worth a 130 mile drive)! I had them do my wheels, tanks, tool boxes, Smart car bed, and the full fenders, plus buff out my truck...... in one day Each guy has over 15 years experience polishing, and the don't charge as much as the truck stops. Any interest let me know. Bigtrailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Few Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Biggest problem in my eyes is it only polishes the "easy" part of the rim, show mè a "machine" or attachment that does in-between and all around the lug nuts and I would be impressed. On my coach once I figured out what I was doing it only took me about 10-15minutes with a power buffer and rouge bars to do what this machine does, and probably with about a tenth the cost I imagine. It was the "bolt circle" that takes all the hard work. Find a truck stop that has polishing services (like Danny's Big Rig Resort in Phoenix, I'm have no affiliation just used them in the past) they will do an amazing job for relatively little cash. I had them do 6wheels, 2x150gal fuel tanks, 2x battery boxes, 2xair tanks, grille surround and it took less than 4hrs while I slept in the bunk of my Pete. If I lived further south thats what I would do, as here in Canada polishing is ridiculously expensive. Do you remember what it cost to have all your items polished at the (big rig resort)??? The Few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Few Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 I have the fellas that polish the semi fuel tankers here in Phoenix do my truck. They are mobile, and will come to you within a reasonable distance. (they would come to Quartzite if they had enough trucks to make it worth a 130 mile drive)!I had them do my wheels, tanks, tool boxes, Smart car bed, and the full fenders, plus buff out my truck...... in one day Each guy has over 15 years experience polishing, and the don't charge as much as the truck stops. Any interest let me know.Bigtrailer What was the cost?? The Few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtrailer Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Tanks were $35 each Steps were $25 each Wheels were polished already, $10 each Smart car bed, including floor, $400.... it was never polished and rough Fenders were new, just factory satin finish, $125 both Tool boxes were new, satin finish, $25 each Truck was machine buffed and waxed for $150 These guys don't leave swirl marks, and they hand polish if the buffer won't go in. Bigtrailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtrailer Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Polished by Arizona's Best Detail and Polishing Service, The mobile guys that come to your place. Bigtrailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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