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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on March 31, 2004, 06:42:45

Title: Nardi Wheel Polish
Post by: n/a on March 31, 2004, 06:42:45

The metal (aluminum?) on my Nardi wheel needs to be cleaned, having hand prints and discoloration.
What can I use to safely clean and refurbish the finish? Which metal is used for the spokes?
Thanks.

Regards,
Stan

Title: Re: Nardi Wheel Polish
Post by: n/a on March 31, 2004, 07:10:39

I used Never Dull. Comes in a blue can. It's some sort of cotton batting with a solvent in it. Does a very nice job shining up chrome and the metal on the Nardi wheel.

Shawn Rock
Philly, PA USA
1968 280 SL 4 speed

Title: Re: Nardi Wheel Polish
Post by: Bob G ✝︎ on March 31, 2004, 11:17:38

Stan:
What ever you buy make sure it is for fine metal polishing . There are some good manufactures to pick from. I recommend using micro fiber towels.

Bob Geco

Title: Re: Nardi Wheel Polish
Post by: n/a on March 31, 2004, 12:44:36

If you can still find it, use "Blue Magic" metal polish. Whatever you find, just be sure it is non-abrasive.

tom in CA

Title: Re: Nardi Wheel Polish
Post by: Mike Hughes on March 31, 2004, 15:39:06

If you can find a tube of "Simichrome" polish, it works pretty well for this application.

- Mike Hughes  -ô¿ô-

Title: Re: Nardi Wheel Polish
Post by: n/a on April 05, 2004, 08:16:14

Shawn,
Where did you find the Never Dull polish?

Bob,
What are the names of some specific polishing products, where can I find them, and what should I do to protec the finish after polishing?

Thanks for all the help.

Regards,
Stan

Title: Re: Nardi Wheel Polish
Post by: n/a on April 05, 2004, 12:04:14

I bought Never Dull at the local hardware store. It's nice because it isn't abrasive, it's more solvent based.

Shawn Rock
Philly, PA USA
1968 280 SL 4 speed

Title: Re: Nardi Wheel Polish
Post by: Bob G ✝︎ on April 05, 2004, 16:45:01

I now there was a product made for Boyds wheels . Because of the soft nature of the aluminum it worked very well and would not scratch the wheels. I suggest as I have said befor read the lables on theses products a discription of what they are designed to clean will let you know if you what to use it on your Nardi Steering wheel spokes.
Bob Geco

Title: Re: Nardi Wheel Polish
Post by: Richard Madison on May 30, 2004, 15:39:26

I thought my Nardi wheel had a satin finish. When I tried to clean up the spokes with Blue Coral and other polishes, the satin look remained.

Then I tried 'Metal Glo' by United Cutlery...the spokes came alive and  have now been restored to the original highly polished mirror like gleam...the stuff was like a miracle. Just a tiny drop, easy rubbing and voila, all shined.

I'm not on commission and don't own stock in the company...just want to share what worked for me. I expect it'll work for you.

I bought a tube of Metal Glo from Perfect Motion, a Nardi dealer in Florida...tube was $15 plus shipping, worth every penny. Supposed to be good for all metals including copper, brass, gold, stainless, chrome, and more.  www.nardiusa.com

Richard M