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Mudder · 08-10-2005, 12:00 PM

Anyone use it? Does it come apart? Wondering how it will work with some California Customs Purple. Maybe this weekend we will just find out.

neonlarry · 08-13-2005, 02:13 PM

I have seen them but haven't bought or tried one yet. Let us know what you think.

70chevc10 · 08-14-2005, 12:54 AM

we bought one at work. i plan trying it on my wheels soon with some mothers polish. ill let you guys know how it works once i get to try it out.

Mudder · 08-14-2005, 12:56 AM

Stormed here today so I'll try another day.

CHEVYE · 08-15-2005, 05:31 PM

here ya go! http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa....php3?t=166968

blazekraze · 08-18-2005, 09:59 PM

I talked my fleet manager into paying for one, we work with crane and ladder trucks and these come with a lot, I mean alot of diamond plate and most if not all the trucks were faded. After doing one he and I were very amazed at the results, he had me go buy out what ever Checker/Kragen had in stock. He's having everyone polish out their trucks this next week.
This thing is awesome, I haven't used it on my personal but I will this weekend. I'm looking forward it.. Will try to get before/after pics.

llegos · 08-19-2005, 02:03 AM

what kinda stuff you use with it? just regular chrome/wheel polish?

chevydog66 · 09-12-2005, 11:13 PM

I purchased a Mother's Powerball via ebay for about $29 and it came with Mothers aluminum polish and it works great! Love it.

subtle71 · 10-30-2005, 12:41 PM

I have used the Mothers Powerball with their Power Metal polish on my Billet Specialties wheels. Incredible shine with very little time and effort. I also used a different one on some trim pieces with Mothers Billet cream polish. I then tried one on some chrome parts (mirrors and bumpers) using Mothers chrome polish. I have not tried the Powerball on paint as my paint is fresh.

I will also let you guys know that I found the Mothers Powerball to work much better than the orange "Flitz" type tool that I used in the past. I would also recommend that you use these on fairly low speed drills with plastic chucks. Speaking from experience, faster speed is not better for the fact that it creates more heat and can jump out of your hands. I have my metal chuck DeWalt jump out of my hands when it got caught on the inside of one of the spokes and slammed against the wheel. ($#!+)

Radman · 03-12-2006, 10:18 PM

I have american racing torque thrust II's and i use to use mothers and a towel to polish my rims. used to take me just over an hour per rim to do. I now use the power ball in a electric drill and a product called Seapower metal polish. as you can see by the name it is used in the marine industry and you can use it on chrome,or any polished surface. This polish is fantastic!!!!!!!! My rims are now done in about 15-20 minutes and the look like chrome when done!!!!
You can go to www.classictruckworld.tenmagazines.com
go to gallerys then 1968, mine is the BCHN-68 gallery
It shows some good shot of the rims.

HeavyD · 03-13-2006, 12:45 AM

I was wondering if the powerball would be a good thing to use on my dull stainless ralley wheel trim rings. Would the rings return to a more chrome like appearance? What polish should I use?

Mudder · 05-14-2006, 03:51 PM

Updated: I used mine finally last week and it did work pretty well with my California Customs Purple. A electric drill is needed. Wears my battery down pretty fast. I give it a "B".

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-14-2006, 11:15 PM

Got my power ball a few weeks ago and love it...

subtle71 · 05-16-2006, 11:15 PM

Anybody been able to try out the new Mini Powerball? I see the ads,but have not been able to find one locally yet.

Chevrolet4x4s · 05-17-2006, 05:48 PM

Nope havent tried either ttt
Shane

boatpuller · 05-18-2006, 12:38 AM

got the mini....works great....gets into tight spots on my american racing hopsters easily.

08-10-2005, 12:00 PM	#1
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Mothers Powerball???? Anyone use it? Does it come apart? Wondering how it will work with some California Customs Purple. Maybe this weekend we will just find out.

08-13-2005, 02:13 PM	#2
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	I have seen them but haven't bought or tried one yet. Let us know what you think. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

08-15-2005, 05:31 PM	#5
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	here ya go! http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa....php3?t=166968 __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback Last edited by CHEVYE; 08-15-2005 at 05:35 PM.

08-19-2005, 02:03 AM	#7
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	what kinda stuff you use with it? just regular chrome/wheel polish? __________________ -Steve

09-12-2005, 11:13 PM	#8
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	I purchased a Mother's Powerball via ebay for about $29 and it came with Mothers aluminum polish and it works great! Love it. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

08-14-2005, 12:54 AM	#3
70chevc10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 535	we bought one at work. i plan trying it on my wheels soon with some mothers polish. ill let you guys know how it works once i get to try it out.

08-14-2005, 12:56 AM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Stormed here today so I'll try another day.

08-18-2005, 09:59 PM	#6
blazekraze Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 26	I talked my fleet manager into paying for one, we work with crane and ladder trucks and these come with a lot, I mean alot of diamond plate and most if not all the trucks were faded. After doing one he and I were very amazed at the results, he had me go buy out what ever Checker/Kragen had in stock. He's having everyone polish out their trucks this next week. This thing is awesome, I haven't used it on my personal but I will this weekend. I'm looking forward it.. Will try to get before/after pics.

10-30-2005, 12:41 PM	#9
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: Mothers Powerball???? I have used the Mothers Powerball with their Power Metal polish on my Billet Specialties wheels. Incredible shine with very little time and effort. I also used a different one on some trim pieces with Mothers Billet cream polish. I then tried one on some chrome parts (mirrors and bumpers) using Mothers chrome polish. I have not tried the Powerball on paint as my paint is fresh. I will also let you guys know that I found the Mothers Powerball to work much better than the orange "Flitz" type tool that I used in the past. I would also recommend that you use these on fairly low speed drills with plastic chucks. Speaking from experience, faster speed is not better for the fact that it creates more heat and can jump out of your hands. I have my metal chuck DeWalt jump out of my hands when it got caught on the inside of one of the spokes and slammed against the wheel. ($#!+) __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

03-12-2006, 10:18 PM	#10
Radman Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: estevan,Sask. Canada Posts: 140	Re: Mothers Powerball???? I have american racing torque thrust II's and i use to use mothers and a towel to polish my rims. used to take me just over an hour per rim to do. I now use the power ball in a electric drill and a product called Seapower metal polish. as you can see by the name it is used in the marine industry and you can use it on chrome,or any polished surface. This polish is fantastic!!!!!!!! My rims are now done in about 15-20 minutes and the look like chrome when done!!!! You can go to www.classictruckworld.tenmagazines.com go to gallerys then 1968, mine is the BCHN-68 gallery It shows some good shot of the rims.

03-13-2006, 12:45 AM	#11
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,170	Re: Mothers Powerball???? I was wondering if the powerball would be a good thing to use on my dull stainless ralley wheel trim rings. Would the rings return to a more chrome like appearance? What polish should I use? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

05-14-2006, 03:51 PM	#12
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Mothers Powerball???? Updated: I used mine finally last week and it did work pretty well with my California Customs Purple. A electric drill is needed. Wears my battery down pretty fast. I give it a "B".

05-14-2006, 11:15 PM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Mothers Powerball???? Got my power ball a few weeks ago and love it... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-16-2006, 11:15 PM	#14
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: Mothers Powerball???? Anybody been able to try out the new Mini Powerball? I see the ads,but have not been able to find one locally yet. __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

05-17-2006, 05:48 PM	#15
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: Mothers Powerball???? Nope havent tried either ttt Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327



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05-18-2006, 12:38 AM	#16
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Mothers Powerball???? got the mini....works great....gets into tight spots on my american racing hopsters easily.

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