bigo426 posted:Using aluminum polish to make any of them shine "like new" is just incorrect as they never did shine like a new mag wheel. If the fact that the cars being post war has any value to you, then the best approach is to clean with a medium tooth brush in warm soapy water and dry with the best fluffiest towel in the house.
A valid point. But I think it is possible for a postwar piece to have a subjective value both for being postwar, and for being shiny. It is like the guy who restores an old car, but adds some improvements, like a clear coat, or a 12v electrical system. You can say, "if it being old was of any value to you, you would have restored it to 100% stock," but obviously he will disagree with you. And it is his car 
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