weld wheels pitting and look bad ? polishing help

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  1. blown1969camaro

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    i bought them new 1 year ago
    they are pitting
    i tryed never dull they make the clean spots look great but the pitting looks bad still

    i think it is caused by the soap (shampoo) i use to mount and dismount them
    any help please
    ia there a clear coat on them
    can i wet sand and re polish them
     
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  2. Soldierboy0098

    Soldierboy0098 Active Member

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    Wheels

    Might be the creak we throw them in to wash them....lol

    Trev
     
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  3. youngtuner

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    You can wet sand them, but if you do make sure to do it in steps with 1500-2000-2500 use diesel fuel or ATF and as you do it make sure to sand in one direction. Then I polish. If it doesnt look to my expectations, I sometimes scotch brite them in the same direction and repolish. I also have this polish I got from a guy that is unbelievable we use it on or trailer wheels which get pitted in New England.
     
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    I have a friend who works in a place that makes dish soap
    I almost flipped when he told me how much salt is used to make soap
     
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  5. blown1969camaro

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    so it is the soap ....never knew that much salt was in it

    are they clearcoated ?
     
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    hotrodharlkey New Member

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    what's brand of polish and where can i get it...lots of polish aluminum on my altered and need something good i don't need to spend week doing it..
     
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