Do you want your car on the top of the podium? If the answer is yes, then the wheels are where you need to focus your attention! Proper wheel preparation is crucial for top speed, which is achievable with a Pinewood Derby wheel kit.
There are five areas on a Pinewood Derby wheel that you must polish for a car to reach its maximum potential. They are: Tread, Tread Edge, Outer Hub, Inner Hub, and Bore. Preparing wheels without the proper tools and techniques can be tricky. However, with a wheel polisher kit from Turbo Derby, professional league quality wheels are easily obtainable!!
Pinewood Derby Wheel Polishing Like the Pros
This Pinewood Derby wheel kit is built around the details that matter most. It gives you the right supplies to focus on smooth surfaces, consistent results, and a cleaner finish across every stage of prep. If you’ve ever tried to “wing it” with random tools from a drawer, you already know how frustrating it can be. A little inconsistency can show up fast once the car touches the track.
Goals of Pinewood Derby Wheel Polishing
When it comes to Pinewood Derby wheel polishing, the goals are simple. Reduce friction. Improve consistency. Create a smoother surface in the areas that influence performance the most. This kit guides the process with a step-by-step approach, so you can work with greater confidence and less guesswork. It also helps you stay organized, which matters more than most people think when you’re preparing multiple wheels at once.
Perfect for Beginners
This is also an excellent choice for beginners who want better results without overcomplicating the process. You do not need advanced tools to get value from this kit. You just need patience and a steady approach. Polishing wheels for Pinewood Derby cars doesn’t have to feel intimidating. With the right routine, it can feel surprisingly straightforward.
The Importance of a Repeatable Process
If you’re prepping wheels for a Pack race and later a District race, it also helps to have a process you can repeat.
Don't forget to pick up a set of Turbo Chucks for holding the wheels in a power drill during preparation!
Turbo Derby’s Pinewood Derby Wheel Kit Includes:
One (1) bottle of Turbo Wheel Polish #1
One (1) bottle of Turbo Wheel Polish #2
One (1) bottle of Turbo Wheel Wax/Sealer
One (1) microfiber polishing cloth
Four (4) wax/sealer applicators
Eight (8) bore polishing implements (are double-tipped, so when cut in half, yield 16 bore tools)
Twenty (20) cotton swabs
One (1) stainless steel bore burnishing pin
One (1) piece of 1000-grit abrasive paper that can be cut into smaller strips
One (1) 15-foot length of synthetic polishing cord
One (1) 1-foot length of microfiber thread
One (1) set of detailed instructions on how to prepare professional, league-quality wheels
