any secret tips, or any coatings to keep Billet wheels looking good - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**67cheby** · 01-22-2011, 12:24 PM

just bought the Budniks form VA72C10.... just wanting advice from people with billet wheels , any certian brand of polish work best, any kind of coating you can put on them after you polish them to keep them looking good, just looking for any advice or polishing tips.... i hate the up keep of Billett ...but i love the look !!

**67cheby** · 01-22-2011, 12:26 PM

oops i put this in the wrong section

Scottshotrods · 01-22-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

oops i put this in the wrong section

Yes ceramic clear coat them works perfect.
Justin

**67cheby** · 01-22-2011, 12:37 PM

who does ceramic clear coat... powder coaters ??

Mad Rods · 01-22-2011, 11:39 PM

Clear powdercoat or the mothers powerball
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piecesparts · 01-23-2011, 12:49 AM

I use Mothers aluminum polish and then follow up with Mothers Billet polish to get the mirror finish. I then seal it with a meatl sealant, like Wizards Power Seal. This keeps the dust and dirt out of the pores.

http://www.wizardsproducts.com/store...&cat=21&page=2

**67cheby** · 02-03-2011, 04:00 PM

i ordered some of this Wizards seal .... gonna try it out thanks

widewhite70 · 04-14-2012, 09:05 PM

Did you put the wizards to use? if so did you like it? I'm looking for something to seal mine before we start test driving

**67cheby** · 04-14-2012, 09:46 PM

I did coat mine with the wizards but I haven't driven it yet , but they have stayed pretty nice looking even after all of the work I have done with them on
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piecesparts · 04-15-2012, 10:05 AM

I have been using the Power Seal from wizards for a long time. It does help to keep the aluminum clean by keeping the water and dust out of the pores in themetal. I run a Billet Specialties rim on a daily driver and it works real well with the daily use.

widewhite70 · 04-15-2012, 10:28 AM

Awesome guys thanks! I'll have to get some ordered

oldcouple · 04-15-2012, 08:05 PM

Maybe this stuff, http://www.sharkhide.com/

cdowns · 04-16-2012, 06:28 AM

high quality disc brake pads with lo dust help alot in keepin them clean if you drive your truck

**67cheby** · 04-16-2012, 11:19 AM

do you have a brand or style preference on the pads ?

Sicklajoie · 04-16-2012, 04:36 PM

Any ceramic brake pad will significantly cut down on brake dust.

El Campo · 04-18-2012, 11:25 AM

How much does the powdercoat cost? And do they look just as good?
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01-22-2011, 12:24 PM	#1
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	any secret tips, or any coatings to keep Billet wheels looking good just bought the Budniks form VA72C10.... just wanting advice from people with billet wheels , any certian brand of polish work best, any kind of coating you can put on them after you polish them to keep them looking good, just looking for any advice or polishing tips.... i hate the up keep of Billett ...but i love the look !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-22-2011, 12:26 PM	#2
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: any secret tips, or any coatings to keep Billet wheels looking good oops i put this in the wrong section __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-22-2011, 12:37 PM	#4
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: any secret tips, or any coatings to keep Billet wheels looking good who does ceramic clear coat... powder coaters ?? __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-22-2011, 11:39 PM	#5
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: any secret tips, or any coatings to keep Billet wheels looking good Clear powdercoat or the mothers powerball Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

01-23-2011, 12:49 AM	#6
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: any secret tips, or any coatings to keep Billet wheels looking good I use Mothers aluminum polish and then follow up with Mothers Billet polish to get the mirror finish. I then seal it with a meatl sealant, like Wizards Power Seal. This keeps the dust and dirt out of the pores. http://www.wizardsproducts.com/store...&cat=21&page=2 __________________ Frank

02-03-2011, 04:00 PM	#7
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: any secret tips, or any coatings to keep Billet wheels looking good i ordered some of this Wizards seal .... gonna try it out thanks __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-14-2012, 09:05 PM	#8
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: any secret tips, or any coatings to keep Billet wheels looking good Did you put the wizards to use? if so did you like it? I'm looking for something to seal mine before we start test driving __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

04-14-2012, 09:46 PM	#9
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: any secret tips, or any coatings to keep Billet wheels looking good I did coat mine with the wizards but I haven't driven it yet , but they have stayed pretty nice looking even after all of the work I have done with them on Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-15-2012, 10:05 AM	#10
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: any secret tips, or any coatings to keep Billet wheels looking good I have been using the Power Seal from wizards for a long time. It does help to keep the aluminum clean by keeping the water and dust out of the pores in themetal. I run a Billet Specialties rim on a daily driver and it works real well with the daily use. __________________ Frank

04-15-2012, 10:28 AM	#11
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: any secret tips, or any coatings to keep Billet wheels looking good Awesome guys thanks! I'll have to get some ordered __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

04-15-2012, 08:05 PM	#12
oldcouple Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winlock Wa Posts: 584	Re: any secret tips, or any coatings to keep Billet wheels looking good Maybe this stuff, http://www.sharkhide.com/ __________________ Retired and too busy to work.

04-16-2012, 06:28 AM	#13
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: any secret tips, or any coatings to keep Billet wheels looking good high quality disc brake pads with lo dust help alot in keepin them clean if you drive your truck __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-16-2012, 11:19 AM	#14
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: any secret tips, or any coatings to keep Billet wheels looking good do you have a brand or style preference on the pads ? __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-16-2012, 04:36 PM	#15
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,489	Re: any secret tips, or any coatings to keep Billet wheels looking good Any ceramic brake pad will significantly cut down on brake dust. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

04-18-2012, 11:25 AM	#16
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: any secret tips, or any coatings to keep Billet wheels looking good How much does the powdercoat cost? And do they look just as good? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!



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