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Old 06-16-2007, 11:59 PM
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Default Anyone tried the polishing ball yet?

I've seen this red wheel polishing ball at Autozone and I was going to buy until I noticed that it's $23.99. It mounts onto an electrical drill and the drill spins it I guess.
I was just wondering if anyone has tried it yet and what ur thoughts are about it. Is it worth the money?

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Old 06-17-2007, 12:03 AM
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if you're talking about the powerball.... then yess it's worth it... it makes cleaning your wheels soooo easy...
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I personally don't like it; oh and Advance Auto parts has it for cheaper. $19.88. =P
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i wouldn't recommend it on your car paint. get a real rotary buffer
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it's not for the body, it's for the wheels but thanks for the input guyz
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Old 06-17-2007, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by s44life
it's not for the body, it's for the wheels but thanks for the input guyz

I have used it on my truck wheels and it does make it easier and it does make them shine up nice.
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i had one I used on my Jeep wheels and it did pretty good but if you just have a polished lip on your wheel and a few aluminum pieces here and there I've found that NEVERDULL WADDING polish is the way to go. For easy use and plush shine
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does it create swirls...i mean its not a flat surface of paint but i noticed how people have swirls on the lips of there wheel
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you have to keep it lubricated with the polish or you could get swirls
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