8-inch Yellow Airway Wheel
The first machine stage for developing color and clarity on forged aluminum.
Description
Forged and billet aluminum system
Cut, color, and maintain a mirror-ready wheel finish.
A matched machine-polishing kit for forged aluminum wheels: Yellow and True Green build the shine, UBM and Competition Purple refine it, and Forged Red keeps the finish bright between major polishing sessions.
Polishing machine or angle grinder sold separately
2 wheelsYellow + UBM
2 compoundsColor + finish
3 stagesMachine + hand care
Forged aluminumPurpose-built system
Complete kit
Everything in the box, explained.
The wheels, compounds, mounting hardware, maintenance tools, liquid polish, and applicators are selected to work as one repeatable forged-wheel process.
8-inch UBM Airway Wheel
A softer final-stage wheel for the Competition Purple finishing pass.
Junior Compound Bars
One True Green coloring bar and one Competition Purple finishing bar.
Safety Flanges
Mount on both sides of the airway wheel to support and secure it.
Buffing Wheel Rake
Primes new wheels and removes spent compound from the working edge.
12 oz Forged Red Polish
A mild hand polish for cleaning, shining, and maintaining forged aluminum.
Microfiber Towels
Clean finishing towels for the final wipe and presentation.
Microfiber Round Pads
Hand applicators for working Forged Red evenly into the wheel.
Variable-Speed Machine
Use a compatible polisher or grinder that can operate in the specified RPM ranges.
Stage 1 / Color
Yellow airway wheel + True Green compound.
This is the first machine pass for billet and forged aluminum. It develops the base shine before the lower-speed finishing stage.
2,800–3,200 RPM
- Use the working edge of the Yellow Airway Wheel
- Apply a small amount of True Green compound to the spinning wheel
- Keep the wheel moving; avoid concentrating heat in one spot
- Rake the wheel when compound buildup reduces performance
Stage 2 / Finish
UBM airway wheel + Competition Purple.
Drop the speed for the finishing pass. The softer UBM wheel and fine Competition Purple compound refine the surface left by Stage 1 and deepen the show-quality finish.
1,400–1,800 RPM
- Use a separate wheel for each compound
- Do not transfer True Green onto the UBM finishing wheel
- Work methodically across the face, lip, and accessible barrel areas
- Stop and rake the wheel when the edge becomes glazed or loaded
Competition Purple provides the finer final pass after the initial Green compound stage.
Stage 3 / Maintain
Finish by hand with Forged Red.
Use the included microfiber round pads to apply Forged Red until a dark haze develops. Remove most residue with cotton terry cloth, then use an included clean microfiber towel for the final wipe.
- Mild abrasive system suited to softer forged aluminum
- Cleans, shines, and helps protect the polished surface
- Maintains the wet look between machine-polishing sessions
- Cotton terry cloth for initial removal is recommended and sold separately
Start-to-finish workflow
A repeatable process for better forged-wheel results.
Clean and inspect
Wash, degrease, and fully dry the wheel. Remove loose contamination before machine polishing. Deep scratches or curb damage can require sanding first.
Mount and rake
Secure the Yellow wheel with the included safety flanges. Confirm the assembly is tight, then rake the working edge to prepare it for compound.
Color, then finish
Run Yellow + True Green at 2,800–3,200 RPM. Change to the dedicated UBM wheel + Competition Purple at 1,400–1,800 RPM.
Hand-polish and wipe
Apply Forged Red with the included round pad until a dark haze forms. Remove residue, then finish with a clean microfiber towel.
Important: speed recommendations can vary with ambient temperature and working conditions. Use a variable-speed machine, maintain control, keep the wheel moving, and never exceed the wheel or machine manufacturer's safe operating limits.
Tools that protect the process
Flanges secure the wheel. The rake keeps it cutting cleanly.
Always use the safety flanges
Place one flange on each side of the center-plated buffing wheel and fasten the assembly securely before polishing. They support the center plate and help keep the wheel in place.
Rake before and during use
Use the rake to prime a new wheel and remove hardened compound buildup. A glazed, silver-looking edge or reduced metal dust indicates it is time to rake and reapply a small amount of compound.
Is this the right kit?
Built for forged and billet aluminum wheels.
| Your surface or goal | Fit | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Forged or billet aluminum wheel | Best fit | The wheel and compound pairings are selected specifically for polished forged aluminum. |
| Restoring gloss on a dull but serviceable wheel | Complete process | Use both machine stages, then Forged Red for the final hand-maintenance step. |
| Maintaining an already polished wheel | Use Forged Red | The liquid polish can maintain shine between major machine-polishing sessions. |
| Deep scratches, curb rash, or heavy surface damage | Prep first | Additional sanding or surface preparation may be required before using this polishing kit. |
| Painted, powder-coated, chrome-plated, or clear-coated wheel | Verify finish | Do not assume bare-aluminum methods are appropriate. Confirm the wheel finish and test a small area first. |
Machine-polishing safety
Protect yourself before the wheel starts spinning.
Respirator
Safety glasses
Gloves
Frequently asked questions
Know what is included and how to use it.
Does the kit include a polisher or grinder?
No. A compatible variable-speed polishing machine or angle grinder is required and sold separately. It must be controllable within the recommended RPM ranges.
Which wheel and compound do I use first?
Start with the 8-inch Yellow Airway Wheel and True Green compound at approximately 2,800–3,200 RPM. Follow with the UBM wheel and Competition Purple at approximately 1,400–1,800 RPM.
Can I use the same wheel for both compounds?
No. Keep each compound on its dedicated wheel. Cross-contaminating the UBM finishing wheel with the more aggressive first-stage compound can reduce the quality of the final finish.
When should I use the buffing wheel rake?
Rake a new wheel before applying compound and rake again whenever the working edge becomes glazed or loaded. Reduced polishing dust or a silver-looking edge are common signs of buildup.
Is this kit for painted or coated wheels?
It is designed for bare polished forged and billet aluminum. Painted, powder-coated, chrome-plated, and clear-coated finishes require different care. Confirm the finish before polishing and test a small area first.
Where is the Forged Red safety data sheet?
Bring forged aluminum back to a deep, polished finish.
Two machine stages, the essential mounting and maintenance tools, and a dedicated hand polish in one matched kit.
Choose the Forged Wheel Refinishing KitOverall rating: 4.84127 / 5 from 63 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
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Review highlights
- "Seen results immediately and would recommend this product to any if they want to maintain their wheels." —
- "Great product with excellent results." —
- "Starting a polishing business and this kit is the first thing in my arsenal." —
Reviews
Works as claimed!
"We bought the Forged Wheel kit and 6 inch mini discs to buff out our 2010 class A RV bus after sitting outside in storage for 3 years. This kit worked magic making these wheels look new again. Spent about an hour per wheel, and got great results. Thanks Renegade!"
Worked great on my American forces
"Polished my 22x12 forces worked really great. Polished the backs of them as well took them from a fully mat finish to mirrored. Used 35-45% of the compound bars. Definitely have enough to touch them up a few times and would have used allot less if I just did the dish and faces of the wheels"
Not worth the money
"Not worth the money"
"Hands down best kit fo polishing"
Great Product
"Seen videos online, was sure it would work as soon as the videos but man it’s an amazing product especially for the price. Here’s a before and after without even sanding the wheels."
Amazing Results!
"Found this product on YouTube and after some informative videos I decided to give it a try. So I bought the kit and necessary polisher and gave it a shot and my 28 inch forged wheels came out amazing!!! Absolutely love this product and the results are incredible and this was my very first time polishing, super user friendly experience!!!"
Great product
"My rims was in bad shape. Tired of paying people to do your rims. Renegade makes it easy for you. Thanks Renegade for all of the how to videos without them I would not have a clue."
They do work, however
"I mainly used this for my aluminum toolbox. The 1st stage with the brown bar and pink airway pad worked good. The 2nd stage with the green bar and yellow airway pad worked good. But, the 3rd stage with the purple bar and white airway pad left scratches. I was assuming that the metal polish included in the package would take the scratches out. It doesn't. I went to H. F and bought a stick of white rouge and tried that with the white pad and that didn't help with the scratches. Overall the toolbox came out real shiny. Be prepared to turn black when doing this!"
Good
"Good stuff"
Starting a polishing business and
"Starting a polishing business and this kit is the first thing in my arsenal. Well worth the investment."
Q&A
- How do you mount the buffing pad to the polisher?
- Hello Jacob, Assuming your polisher has a 5/8" arbor, all you would do is insert one side of the safety flange onto the arbor, then insert your wheel, then the other side of the flange, and secure it all with a locknut unless your flanges are threaded. If you do not have a 5/8" arbor the process is the same but you would need to use our wheels without the removeable center plate and use a flange that has your proper size threading. Thank you for the question!
