How Best To Clean Alum Rims???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

toomanytoyz · 08-29-2007, 03:27 PM

Has anyone Found a Good Way of Cleaning up Aluminun Rims That Look Like This??

Thanks, Rick

shifty · 08-29-2007, 03:37 PM

Go get a Flitz ball or Mothers Power ball. it will have those wheels so shiny you can see yourself in them in under 10 minutes.

I am not normally one to push products on anyone, but ... that Mothers power ball is freaking amazing. Some guys here have posted before and after shots if you really wanted to see, but I can tell you - no BS - you will be amazed.

gizmo · 08-29-2007, 04:08 PM

Try not getting them dirty

I have a set of wheels that are identical to yours. I almost threw them in the trash until I used Mother's Power Liquid Metal and a Power ball. I recently placed 2 new 15x10's with P325/50R15 on the rear. I think the old ones are shinnier than the new ones. My wheels were bought in the mid 80's and looked every bit as bad as yours.

90\87Formula · 08-29-2007, 04:09 PM

Mothers Power Ball. Is that the one Chip Foose advertises for?

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Originally Posted by shifty

Go get a Flitz ball or Mothers Power ball. it will have those wheels so shiny you can see yourself in them in under 10 minutes.

I am not normally one to push products on anyone, but ... that Mothers power ball is freaking amazing. Some guys here have posted before and after shots if you really wanted to see, but I can tell you - no BS - you will be amazed.

toomanytoyz · 08-29-2007, 04:35 PM

Thanks Guy's, Nice to Know they Can be Saved............

Rick

Eyegore · 08-29-2007, 05:02 PM

If you getting the mothers power ball go to wally world instead of the auto parts store, when i bought mine it was a lot less expensive there.

Longhorn Man · 08-29-2007, 05:48 PM

does the wheel still have the clear coat on it?

shifty · 08-29-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 90\87Formula

Mothers Power Ball. Is that the one Chip Foose advertises for?

yes. he advertises for several Mothers products, i believe?

Flitz is the same concept, they advertise on the "Power Block" on Spike TV (the hot rod shows).

AceX · 08-29-2007, 07:41 PM

For best results, use Simichrome and a buffing bonnet at the end of a drill. Flitz and Mothers are more of a gimick I feel because of their advertising. Simichrome is one of those products hat you never hear about because only the enthusiasts know about it.

It's expensive, but it gets the job done better than anything else out there...

**N2TRUX** · 08-29-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

does the wheel still have the clear coat on it?

Thats' what I was wondering too. If those are clearcoted and the dull look is caused by aging you have another problem to deal with...

toomanytoyz · 08-29-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Thats' what I was wondering too. If those are clearcoted and the dull look is caused by aging you have another problem to deal with...

What would be the Solution if they are Coated?

Thanks, Rick

**LockDoc** · 08-30-2007, 12:29 AM

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A friend of mine that builds aluminum race cars swears by this stuff....

http://www.southwestwheel.com/wheels...leaningkit.htm

I think he only uses the PDQ Polish.

LockDoc

Mudder · 08-30-2007, 02:16 AM

Removing clearcoat is basically removing paint. Thank you, but I will stick to using my California Customs Purple for my aluminum wheels.

Custom 68 · 08-30-2007, 12:17 PM

mine looked like that and I tried a few things with no luck I took mine and had them professionally polished that removed the ridges and other inprofections (sp?) anyway they are now easy to keep clean but Randy I did just order some of that purple stuff and some wax should be here tomorrow and I plan on cleaning them up again with the good stuff.
Dave

08-29-2007, 03:27 PM	#1
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shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: How Best To Clean Alum Rims???? Go get a Flitz ball or Mothers Power ball. it will have those wheels so shiny you can see yourself in them in under 10 minutes. I am not normally one to push products on anyone, but ... that Mothers power ball is freaking amazing. Some guys here have posted before and after shots if you really wanted to see, but I can tell you - no BS - you will be amazed. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 08-29-2007 at 03:37 PM.

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gizmo 100% Beefcake Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: LaVale, Maryland Posts: 246	Re: How Best To Clean Alum Rims???? Try not getting them dirty I have a set of wheels that are identical to yours. I almost threw them in the trash until I used Mother's Power Liquid Metal and a Power ball. I recently placed 2 new 15x10's with P325/50R15 on the rear. I think the old ones are shinnier than the new ones. My wheels were bought in the mid 80's and looked every bit as bad as yours. Attached Images __________________ 1969 C10,350,4:11 posi, Fast Enough 1984 Monte Carlo SS 1987 Chevy S-10, 355 w/150 Shot of Nitrous, Fun,Fun 1938 Nash Lafayette 1956 MG Magnette

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toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: How Best To Clean Alum Rims???? Thanks Guy's, Nice to Know they Can be Saved............ Rick

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Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: How Best To Clean Alum Rims???? If you getting the mothers power ball go to wally world instead of the auto parts store, when i bought mine it was a lot less expensive there. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

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08-29-2007, 07:41 PM	#9
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: How Best To Clean Alum Rims???? For best results, use Simichrome and a buffing bonnet at the end of a drill. Flitz and Mothers are more of a gimick I feel because of their advertising. Simichrome is one of those products hat you never hear about because only the enthusiasts know about it. It's expensive, but it gets the job done better than anything else out there... __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

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LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,895	Re: How Best To Clean Alum Rims???? - A friend of mine that builds aluminum race cars swears by this stuff.... http://www.southwestwheel.com/wheels...leaningkit.htm I think he only uses the PDQ Polish. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 08-30-2007 at 12:30 AM.

08-30-2007, 02:16 AM	#13
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: How Best To Clean Alum Rims???? Removing clearcoat is basically removing paint. Thank you, but I will stick to using my California Customs Purple for my aluminum wheels.

08-30-2007, 12:17 PM	#14
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,943	Re: How Best To Clean Alum Rims???? mine looked like that and I tried a few things with no luck I took mine and had them professionally polished that removed the ridges and other inprofections (sp?) anyway they are now easy to keep clean but Randy I did just order some of that purple stuff and some wax should be here tomorrow and I plan on cleaning them up again with the good stuff. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"



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