I, like many others on this site, made the mistake of buying white wheels a couple of years ago. I was thinking the other day about how we used to do high-speed waxes at the detail shop I worked at years ago. Then it occured to me that I could employ a similar process to get my wheels looking good again. I did it and it worked out really well. My wheels look like new. However, it takes while and I mean hours. This is something I thought I’d post up for other g2 owners who I’ve heard complain on here before about their white wheels looking like crap all the time. It will work for other colored finishes as well.
What you need:
1.) Dremel
2.) 4 packs of felt buffing wheels
3.) Meguiers Cleaner Wax
4.) paper towels (I used Viva because they are oh, so soft)
5.) some type of polishing wax (Meguiers Classic Gold, Turtle Wax, etc.)
6.) flathead screwdriver (for changing out buffing wheels)
What you do:
1.) Clean your wheels to the best of your ability
2.) Get out your dremel and attatch the felt buffing wheel to it using the attatchment for the cutting disc. Make sure to screw it down very tightly. It will work better this way.
3.) Apply cleaner wax (liberally) to the area of the wheel you wish to begin buffing. Spread it out with your finger to avoid splashing it all back in your face.
4.) Begin buffing the area with the dremel. DO NOT EXCEED 3,000 RPM’S. Keep the dremel moving. Do not buff continuously in one spot for more than a second or two or it will likely burn your finish.
5.) wipe buffed areas with the paper towel so you can see if you need to go back buff it some more.
6.) Repeat steps 3-5 until entire wheel is finished.
7.) Make sure all excess cleaner wax is removed from the wheel
8.) Buff the wheel with polishing wax of your choice.
9.) Remove excess polishing wax.
Things to keep in mind:
1.) The reason I chose to use the attatchment for the cutting disc instead of the one recommended for the buffing wheel is because it holds it in place better and if you tighten the screw into it well enough each time you install one it will cover the top of the screw so it won’t scratch your wheel.
2.) Do not exceed 3,000 rpm’s. The reason is because it will likely cause you to leave burnt spots in the finish. Anyone who has worked in a detail shop knows exactly what I’m speaking about.
3.) Take your time. This very time consuming. If you rush yourself you will likely be disappointed with the results.
