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79 blue monster · 03-06-2012, 12:58 AM

I recently bought a set of Helo 8 lug rims, but their all oxadized/coroded. Does anyone sell a product to clean the cossosion off of the aluminum wheels. My only other option is to blast the rim with glass bead. Let me know wut worked for you
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jhngardner367 · 03-06-2012, 01:48 AM

Get a Mother's polishing/cleaning kit from your local auto parts store,that has the drill-driven polishing head.They work great,if you follow the directions.

kcsa75 · 03-07-2012, 12:37 AM

The wheels on my truck were pretty corroded when I bought it. I used the Mother's kit with the cone-shaped polishing head. First I power washed them to get as much crap off as I could. Then I wet-sanded the wheel with 400 grit sandpaper. I followed that with the Mother's polish and the polish head.

I actually did this a couple times. It's a lot of work and I would use an electric drill over a rechargable, but they looked pretty good when I got done.

Malo83 · 03-07-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kcsa75

The wheels on my truck were pretty corroded when I bought it. I used the Mother's kit with the cone-shaped polishing head. First I power washed them to get as much crap off as I could. Then I wet-sanded the wheel with 400 grit sandpaper. I followed that with the Mother's polish and the polish head.

I actually did this a couple times. It's a lot of work and I would use an electric drill over a rechargable, but they looked pretty good when I got done.

Nice looking rim, I use Meguiars Hot Rims polish on mine

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79 blue monster · 03-06-2012, 11:57 PM

i'll have to give it a try! thanks

rwhit57 · 03-07-2012, 12:27 AM

It might help if you post a pic of the wheel. Aluminum wheels can be very different. They can have have protective coatings such as anodizing and clear urethanes that would prevent you from just polishing. If indeed it is a bare aluminum wheel you can polish it. The type of finish such as brushed, satin, or highly polished and the condition of the material itself, all require different methods of cleaning and polishing. The Mother's ball is a great tool but if the aluminum is in bad shape there are other steps to take first. Post a pic or two if you can.

andrewmp6 · 03-07-2012, 02:24 AM

The mothers power ball is nice before that came out i use to use nevr-dull it took a while but worked.But nevr-dull is nice on trim and bumpers tho.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-07-2012, 03:38 AM

Nevr dull and mothers polish are my two favorite high luster polishes. Use 800 grot then 1000 then 2000wet/dry papers and then powerball it. This is simply the easiest and best way to do it
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79 blue monster · 03-07-2012, 08:38 PM

thanks for the info guys. i think i might wet sand them and then polish them. here r a few pic of them.

79 blue monster · 03-07-2012, 08:39 PM

i did get rid of the tires already. hah, couldnt even turn! just backed it out of the garage for the pic. The wheels are 10in wide....lol

03-06-2012, 12:58 AM	#1
79 blue monster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pulaski, Wi Posts: 491	Aluminum wheels cleaning I recently bought a set of Helo 8 lug rims, but their all oxadized/coroded. Does anyone sell a product to clean the cossosion off of the aluminum wheels. My only other option is to blast the rim with glass bead. Let me know wut worked for you Posted via Mobile Device

03-06-2012, 01:48 AM	#2
jhngardner367 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Austin, Arkansas Posts: 248	Re: Aluminum wheels cleaning Get a Mother's polishing/cleaning kit from your local auto parts store,that has the drill-driven polishing head.They work great,if you follow the directions. __________________ Always expect the unexpected,....but don't expect the unexpected to be the unexpected you expect ! I'm busier than a one-legged cat,in a sandbox! Veteran..and proud ! I can't fix what ain't broke....you want I should break it?

03-07-2012, 12:37 AM	#3
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Aluminum wheels cleaning The wheels on my truck were pretty corroded when I bought it. I used the Mother's kit with the cone-shaped polishing head. First I power washed them to get as much crap off as I could. Then I wet-sanded the wheel with 400 grit sandpaper. I followed that with the Mother's polish and the polish head. I actually did this a couple times. It's a lot of work and I would use an electric drill over a rechargable, but they looked pretty good when I got done. Attached Images __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

03-06-2012, 11:57 PM	#5
79 blue monster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pulaski, Wi Posts: 491	Re: Aluminum wheels cleaning i'll have to give it a try! thanks

03-07-2012, 12:27 AM	#6
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	Re: Aluminum wheels cleaning It might help if you post a pic of the wheel. Aluminum wheels can be very different. They can have have protective coatings such as anodizing and clear urethanes that would prevent you from just polishing. If indeed it is a bare aluminum wheel you can polish it. The type of finish such as brushed, satin, or highly polished and the condition of the material itself, all require different methods of cleaning and polishing. The Mother's ball is a great tool but if the aluminum is in bad shape there are other steps to take first. Post a pic or two if you can. __________________ "Whoever said money can't buy happiness has obviously never seen a speed shop!

03-07-2012, 02:24 AM	#7
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Aluminum wheels cleaning The mothers power ball is nice before that came out i use to use nevr-dull it took a while but worked.But nevr-dull is nice on trim and bumpers tho.

03-07-2012, 03:38 AM	#8
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Aluminum wheels cleaning Nevr dull and mothers polish are my two favorite high luster polishes. Use 800 grot then 1000 then 2000wet/dry papers and then powerball it. This is simply the easiest and best way to do it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

03-07-2012, 08:38 PM	#9
79 blue monster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pulaski, Wi Posts: 491	Re: Aluminum wheels cleaning thanks for the info guys. i think i might wet sand them and then polish them. here r a few pic of them. Attached Images

03-07-2012, 08:39 PM	#10
79 blue monster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pulaski, Wi Posts: 491	Re: Aluminum wheels cleaning i did get rid of the tires already. hah, couldnt even turn! just backed it out of the garage for the pic. The wheels are 10in wide....lol



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