Custom Hand Polish Varrstoen?

370zmarc · 03-17-2012, 05:00 PM

I am definitely set on picking up the varrstoen 1.1.2 and just came across this picture that someone did a custom hand polish on. The lip finish came out exactly the look I want because I dont care too much for the way they come stock (almost look kinda of dull). Anyone know the exact process? Or is this something I would take to a rim repair shop to get done? Thanks!

Before (stock)

After polish

fairladyZ34 · 03-17-2012, 08:20 PM

Defiantly looks better with the full polish

370zmarc · 03-18-2012, 11:50 AM

Ya I agree but how do you get them like that?

monzter · 09-11-2012, 10:12 PM

Hey
how did you polish your wheels?
I'd love to do this to mine

370Z Purist · 09-11-2012, 10:27 PM

The polish is probably something pretty simple, but I have a decent knowledge of detailing cars... so here's my input:

The owner simply took a lot of chrome/metal polish and sat there rubbing it in.

He lightly sanded and then used a slightly abrasive polish to cut the metal enough to add a shine. Using less and less abrasive per step, he got it to an insane shine.

High speed buffing can make this happen too.

joshypoo · 08-19-2013, 12:20 PM

Im going to try to polish mine today when I get off work, but they may have a clear coat over the wheel that has to be sanded off with light grit sand paper. Ill be sure to let everyone know how it goes when I get done

03-17-2012, 05:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
370zmarc Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: missio viejo Posts: 150 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13	Custom Hand Polish Varrstoen? I am definitely set on picking up the varrstoen 1.1.2 and just came across this picture that someone did a custom hand polish on. The lip finish came out exactly the look I want because I dont care too much for the way they come stock (almost look kinda of dull). Anyone know the exact process? Or is this something I would take to a rim repair shop to get done? Thanks! Before (stock) After polish

03-17-2012, 08:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	Defiantly looks better with the full polish __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

09-11-2012, 10:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
monzter Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1 Drives: 2010 r35 Rep Power: 13	Love your polish Hey how did you polish your wheels? I'd love to do this to mine

09-11-2012, 10:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	The polish is probably something pretty simple, but I have a decent knowledge of detailing cars... so here's my input: The owner simply took a lot of chrome/metal polish and sat there rubbing it in. He lightly sanded and then used a slightly abrasive polish to cut the metal enough to add a shine. Using less and less abrasive per step, he got it to an insane shine. High speed buffing can make this happen too. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

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03-18-2012, 11:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
370zmarc Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: missio viejo Posts: 150 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13	Ya I agree but how do you get them like that?

08-19-2013, 12:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
joshypoo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mississippi Posts: 3 Drives: 10 nissan 370z db m6 Rep Power: 12	Im going to try to polish mine today when I get off work, but they may have a clear coat over the wheel that has to be sanded off with light grit sand paper. Ill be sure to let everyone know how it goes when I get done