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82c10 · 06-18-2005, 06:51 PM

what is the best way to remove oxidation on polished aluminum wheels, i was told i could also use some refrigerant coil cleaner on them, will that hurt them

**AspecialZ** · 06-19-2005, 12:02 AM

ok, before the internet shuts down on me again, let's try this again....This is what you need to do, with the coil cleaner, mix 40%water and 60% c.c. into a clean spray bottle USE ONLY THE PINK NOT THE YELLOW!! When you spray the wheels start scrubbing, (best to have a breather mask and eye protection on) generally you will have about 30 seconds to scrub the wheels and hose them off. The problem with this acid is that it creates tiny pitting in the chrome/aluminum if it sits to long. After you have throughly rinsed out the wheels and dryed them apply a coat of (my preference) mothers metal polish by hand very well to the surface. that is the proper way to use the c.c. as a degreaser, it works very well around our shop...

**AspecialZ** · 06-19-2005, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AspecialZ

ok, before the internet shuts down on me again, let's try this again....This is what you need to do, with the coil cleaner, mix 40%water and 60% c.c. into a clean spray bottle USE ONLY THE PINK NOT THE YELLOW!! When you spray the wheels start scrubbing, (best to have a breather mask and eye protection on) generally you will have about 30 seconds to scrub the wheels and hose them off. The problem with this acid is that it creates tiny pitting in the chrome/aluminum if it sits to long. After you have throughly rinsed out the wheels and dryed them apply a coat of (my preference) mothers metal polish by hand very well to the surface. that is the proper way to use the c.c. as a degreaser, it works very well around our shop...

Almost forgot....do not get the acid on you brakes!!!!!

82c10 · 06-19-2005, 12:14 AM

what do i scrub them with?

**AspecialZ** · 06-19-2005, 01:09 AM

you can use a wheel brush, you do not need anything harsh as the cleaner does most of the work, all you want to do is to help it along in the process. A cotton rag works good or a soft wheel brush.

screwballl · 06-19-2005, 01:34 AM

there is something we sell in a generic looking bottle called Aluminum Brightner and Fiberglass cleaner generally usaed on boats but a detail guy said it works magnificent on vehicle tires and rims. He said it works on all kinds from plastic caps to chrome to aluminum to steel...
i will try to get the name of it soon

86-C10-V6 · 06-22-2005, 11:13 AM

Works really good on aluminum wheels, rub it on till it turns black.
Then rub it off with clean cloth.

Earl Filter · 06-22-2005, 03:59 PM

Hey, your title described my truck perfectly!

Oxidation on wheels!

06-18-2005, 06:51 PM	#1
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	oxidation on wheels what is the best way to remove oxidation on polished aluminum wheels, i was told i could also use some refrigerant coil cleaner on them, will that hurt them

06-19-2005, 12:02 AM	#2
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	... ok, before the internet shuts down on me again, let's try this again....This is what you need to do, with the coil cleaner, mix 40%water and 60% c.c. into a clean spray bottle USE ONLY THE PINK NOT THE YELLOW!! When you spray the wheels start scrubbing, (best to have a breather mask and eye protection on) generally you will have about 30 seconds to scrub the wheels and hose them off. The problem with this acid is that it creates tiny pitting in the chrome/aluminum if it sits to long. After you have throughly rinsed out the wheels and dryed them apply a coat of (my preference) mothers metal polish by hand very well to the surface. that is the proper way to use the c.c. as a degreaser, it works very well around our shop... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

06-19-2005, 01:09 AM	#5
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	... you can use a wheel brush, you do not need anything harsh as the cleaner does most of the work, all you want to do is to help it along in the process. A cotton rag works good or a soft wheel brush. __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

06-19-2005, 01:34 AM	#6
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	there is something we sell in a generic looking bottle called Aluminum Brightner and Fiberglass cleaner generally usaed on boats but a detail guy said it works magnificent on vehicle tires and rims. He said it works on all kinds from plastic caps to chrome to aluminum to steel... i will try to get the name of it soon __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

06-22-2005, 11:13 AM	#7
86-C10-V6 Shadetree Mechanic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 100	Mother's Aluminum and Mag wheel cleaner Works really good on aluminum wheels, rub it on till it turns black. Then rub it off with clean cloth. __________________ Dave M. (Hacksaw) 86 C10 Scottsdale LWB, 4.3L, Edelbrock 1904, K&N, 700R4, 3.08 Auburn Performance 89 GMC S-15 Extended Cab 4x4, 4.3L, FI 98 K1500 Xcab, 5.7L, 3.43 Gov-Lok

06-19-2005, 12:14 AM	#4
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	what do i scrub them with?

06-22-2005, 03:59 PM	#8
Earl Filter Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 212	Hey, your title described my truck perfectly! Oxidation on wheels! __________________ Real Name - Brandon Current Vehicles: 1977 C20 Silverado 454/TH400 3.73s 1989 Jaguar XJ6 in the middle of an LT1/4L60E swap

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