cleaning alloys

IABountyHunter · 08-17-2008, 07:25 AM

I just got some Americna Egale alloy wheels and they need cleaned badly, what is the best thing to use that will actually get them clean and not hurt the finish?

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ACE03 · 08-17-2008, 08:21 AM

mothers aluminum polish for sure!! just my opinion...

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Performance · 08-17-2008, 01:31 PM

Wash them good with soap and water. If you have some minor pits or scratches, you can use some 1500 or 2000 grit sand paper and work them out going in one direction. Then use a Mothers Power Ball with the power polish. After you get a good shine, use the Mothers Incredible Billet polish and polish them by hand. This will give a chrome like shine and looks perfect.

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JZC-DodgeMega08 · 08-17-2008, 02:38 PM

I totally agree mothers aluminum polish 4 sure.Just make sure you get the right polish 4 the type of wheels you have,like chrome plated,steel chrome and so on you get the picture:thumbsup

04SSHD · 08-17-2008, 04:50 PM

mothers aluminum polish and a powerball will be your best friend when polishing wheels

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BRUTE · 08-17-2008, 07:19 PM

Mother's Polish

IABountyHunter · 08-21-2008, 08:40 AM

here they are, not bad for 400 bucks for all four tires and wheels

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Broke Down · 08-21-2008, 08:42 AM

man you have a lot of work ahead of you. they will polish out in time. lol nice wheels though

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Gypsy · 08-23-2008, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACE03

mothers aluminum polish for sure!! just my opinion...

aaah, you know the polisher the use to wax your car,

high rpm, nice shine

JZC-DodgeMega08 · 08-23-2008, 08:28 PM

Looks like your center caps are shot i think i would just order new ones,there not very much

sniper · 08-24-2008, 12:10 AM

Clay bars work good too! Hard work but worth it!

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Captain · 08-24-2008, 05:38 AM

ive had a lot of luckwith the eagle one line of wheel cleaners. they have specific ones for chrome/wire, alluminum/clear coated and so on. I've used them on my heavily dusted wheels both on the chrome stock and the allum h2's for about 4 years now. Works great. I find if you spray it on wait the 1 min then just go over it quickly with a brush it all comes off without much effort.

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IABountyHunter Cummins Nut Join Date: May 2008 Location: Monroe, Iowa Posts: 335 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts IABountyHunter's Truck Pics	cleaning alloys I just got some Americna Egale alloy wheels and they need cleaned badly, what is the best thing to use that will actually get them clean and not hurt the finish? __________________ 99 Dodge,ext cab long box,5.9 of course,silencer ring MIA,Quad w/Pulse,straight piped,ISSPRO fuel pressure gauge,200,000+ miles,I have so much to learnhttp://s270.photobucket.com/.../IABo...my%20vechiles/

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JZC-DodgeMega08 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts JZC-DodgeMega08's Truck Pics	wheel polish Looks like your center caps are shot i think i would just order new ones,there not very much

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ACE03 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Eugene, Or Posts: 152 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post ACE03's Truck Pics	mothers aluminum polish for sure!! just my opinion... __________________ ACE '01 5.9 2500 24v 6spd, Bone stock!!!

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Performance Diesel Freak Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Surgoinsville, Tennessee Posts: 522 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Performance's Truck Pics	Wash them good with soap and water. If you have some minor pits or scratches, you can use some 1500 or 2000 grit sand paper and work them out going in one direction. Then use a Mothers Power Ball with the power polish. After you get a good shine, use the Mothers Incredible Billet polish and polish them by hand. This will give a chrome like shine and looks perfect. __________________ 2006 DODGE RAM 3500 - Silver, Reg. Cab, 4x4, Dually, 6spd, Quadzilla X2 Race Module, CFM+ Intake, AEM Workhorse Intake, Banks Monster Dual Exhaust, MBRP Cat. Delete Pipe, Isspro Gauges, Air Horns, ReadyLift Leveling Kit, 22.5" Classic Alcoas, 255/70 Sumitomos.

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JZC-DodgeMega08 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts JZC-DodgeMega08's Truck Pics	I totally agree mothers aluminum polish 4 sure.Just make sure you get the right polish 4 the type of wheels you have,like chrome plated,steel chrome and so on you get the picture:thumbsup

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Captain Cummins Fan Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Captain's Truck Pics	ive had a lot of luckwith the eagle one line of wheel cleaners. they have specific ones for chrome/wire, alluminum/clear coated and so on. I've used them on my heavily dusted wheels both on the chrome stock and the allum h2's for about 4 years now. Works great. I find if you spray it on wait the 1 min then just go over it quickly with a brush it all comes off without much effort. __________________ 98' 12 valve Reg Cab 2500 NV4500 4x4, 4.10, SBC DD, front ARB, SPS62, ATS manifold, DDP4, #100 plate, Mega Cannon intake, 3k GSK, 16 degrees, 4" exhaust, 4.5" skyjacker suspension lift, Solid Steel DSS and 03 trac bar, Greg Long's traction bars.