Bought some Polished Aluminum Wheels ... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gil_espinosa · 03-07-2005, 11:21 AM

I don't have a clue on how to clean them. I bought from a used tire shop that looks like they got them from a junk yard. The rims are straight though, perfect balance and I put new tires on them.

How do I clean these wheels?? I've tried car wash soap with major scrubbing, then I went and bought some Eagle One Aluminum wheel cleaner and still had no luck. I have some aluminum polish but should I get them as clean as can be before I lay down some polish?

Please someone give me some kind of process or name some products that will do the trick.

Thanks a lot,

Gil.

badassbowtie81 · 03-07-2005, 11:29 AM

i reckon i would try LIGHT rubbing compound (most rubbing compound will scratch them)...works for me...shined up everything on my truck with it. then hit it with polishing compound to really make it shine. spend $1.76 on each at wally world and maybe $2 for terry towels

-curt

8t5Silverado · 03-07-2005, 02:36 PM

"Flitz it!"

isn't that what Billy Mays is selling now...

ocbaud · 03-07-2005, 03:13 PM

mothers mag and alum. polish

**N2TRUX** · 03-07-2005, 03:26 PM

It depends on how bad they are. If they are really dull and heavely oxidized I would either have them polished by a pro shop or at least get a buffing wheel to put on your drill....

03-07-2005, 11:21 AM	#1
gil_espinosa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 19	Bought some Polished Aluminum Wheels ... I don't have a clue on how to clean them. I bought from a used tire shop that looks like they got them from a junk yard. The rims are straight though, perfect balance and I put new tires on them. How do I clean these wheels?? I've tried car wash soap with major scrubbing, then I went and bought some Eagle One Aluminum wheel cleaner and still had no luck. I have some aluminum polish but should I get them as clean as can be before I lay down some polish? Please someone give me some kind of process or name some products that will do the trick. Thanks a lot, Gil. __________________ 1986 Silverado Short Bed Reg Cab 305 Automatic

03-07-2005, 11:29 AM	#2
badassbowtie81 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: columbia, SC Posts: 31	i reckon i would try LIGHT rubbing compound (most rubbing compound will scratch them)...works for me...shined up everything on my truck with it. then hit it with polishing compound to really make it shine. spend $1.76 on each at wally world and maybe $2 for terry towels -curt Last edited by badassbowtie81; 03-07-2005 at 11:32 AM.

03-07-2005, 02:36 PM	#3
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	"Flitz it!" isn't that what Billy Mays is selling now... __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

03-07-2005, 03:26 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	It depends on how bad they are. If they are really dull and heavely oxidized I would either have them polished by a pro shop or at least get a buffing wheel to put on your drill.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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03-07-2005, 03:13 PM	#4
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	mothers mag and alum. polish



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