Broncohauler Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Well had the new company truck a couple weeks and I can't wait any longer to polish the tanks. Here is what I started with. Did a real good cleaning and taped off the labels that had to stay. The tools of choice. Dewalt variable speed buffer the softest 7inch wheel I could find and a bar of green rouge. Also a wire brush And always a respirator and saftey glasses. ( that picture is a reflection off the tank) Worked the buffer side to side top to bottom being carfull not to burn or cloud the tanks. If you look at the wheel it has some build up on it. Use a wire brush to keep it clean or it will scratch the tank. Also don't set the buffer on the ground any dirt at all will scratch it also. And the end result. Any touch up can be done with zephers pro 40 Polish. And any black residue cleans up with corn starch on a soft cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 That looks sweet BH. Wanna teach me how to do my wheels? I am sure that if I watch you do..oh 2 or 3 of them..maybe 4, then I will get the hang of it 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...
SIBERNUT Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 A friend of mine just bought a multi-thousand $ machine to polish wheels on or off the truck. I'll get to see it this weekend & get some pics. It's mobile & his son will be operating it as a business here in MD. 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 OHHHH, My eyes !!! I don't think I have ever seen aluminum shine like that. Talk about a mirror finish...... About how long did it take to attain that perfection ? Beautiful job !!!! Charlie Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 I had to wear sunglasses and I'm looking at my computer screen! WOW! Great job. 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyKeith Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Wow, that is beautiful. Must have been a lot of effort, but it sure paid off. 2007 Volvo 630 VED12 465hp / Eaton Ultrashift transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin 2013 Forrest River Sierrra 315RE 2006 Yamaha Rhino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted August 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 OHHHH, My eyes !!! I don't think I have ever seen aluminum shine like that. Talk about a mirror finish...... About how long did it take to attain that perfection ? Beautiful job !!!! CharlieThank you for the kind words There are different levels of polishing that one is about midway. Each tank took about 2 hours. I did it after work on my first day of a two week vacation knowing someone else would drive the truck for the next two weeks while I was off and most likely not take as good care of them as I would like. I'll touch them up some more when I get back to work along with the deck plates load bars and load bar rack. I'm participating in a company truck driver rodeo the weekend after I get back. And wanted the truck cleaned up for it. That's why I did it before going on vacation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted August 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 That looks sweet BH. Wanna teach me how to do my wheels? I am sure that if I watch you do..oh 2 or 3 of them..maybe 4, then I will get the hang of it Oh I'll teach you no problem. But it will be from a chair with a couple Coors lights or a Dr Pepper float. Blue bunny ice cream of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 A friend of mine just bought a multi-thousand $ machine to polish wheels on or off the truck. I'll get to see it this weekend & get some pics. It's mobile & his son will be operating it as a business here in MD. Ron, I think your friend needs to haul his machine to the Rally! Probably a little business to be had there. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 For those interested Worldwide Equipment (Volvo Dealer) in Knoxville does have a wheel polishing machine at their body shop. Price is $60-70 per wheel depending if it has to be removed from truck according to the parts guy. He wasn't sure about the price though. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted August 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 If your wheels are in good shape. No big dings it's very easy to do. Come on guys take some pride it's addicting. 1)get a cheap $99 7inch drill master sander polisher from Harbor freight. 2) 7 inch medium and 7inch super soft buffing wheel 3) one bar of green rouge. 4)one all thread coupler to make extension for the arbor on the sander along with a longer bolt and two large washers to attach buffing pad 5)cheap wire brush for cleaning or dressing the buffing wheel. Clean your wheels thoroughly with soap and water or 50% deluded acid wash works the best. Don't let the acid wash stay on the wheel longer than about a minute rinse thoroughly. Apply green rouge to the buffing wheel and buff your wheels working around the wheel. If Your wheels are in good shape soft wheel is all you will need. If They're real bad use the medium wheel first working to the soft wheel. Any black residue cleans up really easy with an old sock turned inside out and cornstarch. Should take about 15-25 minutes per wheel It will cost you about $175 for everything you will need to do it. You Can use the buffer and all the products you just purchased for any other aluminum or stainless on the truck. Once you get started it is an addition. Just please make sure you use safety glasses dusk mask or respirator it is a very dirty process. All detailing products can be purchased from any good car or truck detail shop our online from the same. Many truck dealerships also carry what you need at a little higher price. Zephyr PRO 40 is also a great polish for Aluminum and stainless. AND VERY IMPORTANT You guys with newer trucks check for a sticker on your wheel. The blue Alcolo sticker you're good to go. But if you have the black sticker that says Dura bright. Do you not use anything but soap and water and maybe some pro 40 for the polish. Those are a sealed wheel and you cannot buff them or acid wash them ever. If you go to blue beacon or any place like that do not let them use any chemicals on your wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 So, Charlie, are you allowed to drive your trucks where the fire danger is high when the sun's out? KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted August 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Now that's funny:) we Will find out Sunday morning. Heading to Big Bear Mountain California this Sunday for a week. And there already have been quite a few fires this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radman Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Broncohauler, Looks great - I recently polished my 6 outside wheels with "Mothers" polish and a Maguiers foam polishing cone. They were in pretty good shape so only 30 min per wheel and about $30 in parts-N-polish. The polishing cone is "light duty" compared to your hardware but works well. It's a shaft with a fixed handle/sleeve and a big foam cone...very simple, cheap and effective for light duty polishing with a drill. It's worth looking at if the job isn't too raw. I was pleasantly surprised or reminded how easy it was and how good a fresh polish looks. Getting lost in the task and the shine good therapy... Rad T2000 HDT Conversion with Moto Garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Broncohauler, Looks great - I recently polished my 6 outside wheels with "Mothers" polish and a Maguiers foam polishing cone. They were in pretty good shape so only 30 min per wheel and about $30 in parts-N-polish. The polishing cone is "light duty" compared to your hardware but works well. It's a shaft with a fixed handle/sleeve and a big foam cone...very simple, cheap and effective for light duty polishing with a drill. It's worth looking at if the job isn't too raw. I was pleasantly surprised or reminded how easy it was and how good a fresh polish looks. Getting lost in the task and the shine good therapy... Rad I have a power ball it's ok but tares easy. I'll have to check out the maquiers cone I love their products but have not seen that. Mothers makes a great Polish for something in good condition but a little pricey for me. Look on line for Zephyrs Pro 40 it cost about $13 for a 20oz bottle. I love it because it has just a small amount of abrasive to clean oxidation but won't scratch your tank or wheels. also has a small amount of wax in it. A lot of the truck shops and auto detail stores sell cones made of cloth that you can put on a cordless drill and they work real well in the holes on your wheels or around Lugnuts. Believe it or not the super soft 7 inch buffing wheel fits in between the Lugnuts real nice you do not need to take your wheels off. Glad to see more people are polishing up their trucks take some pride it's worth it. And it makes campgrounds a little more forgiving about letting us in with the bigrigd when there clean. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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