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**bigmac73** · 02-23-2014, 06:06 PM

on my front wheels i have brake dust that feels like it is embedded in the aluminum, I have tried a green scrub pad with wheel cleaner/purple power/nano polish/degreaser and many other products, i still can not get them to fully clean up

Any thoughts or idea? should i take a SOS pad to them i dont want to jack up the surface, but they do feel rough around the brake dust.

sanford&daughter · 02-23-2014, 06:57 PM

You can try oven cleaner that might work or you can wet sand in steps 400,600,1000,1500,2000 grit sand paper then mothers polish and they will look brand new but the process is long and boring

DGulliver · 02-23-2014, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sanford&daughter

You can try oven cleaner that might work or you can wet sand in steps 400,600,1000,1500,2000 grit sand paper then mothers polish and they will look brand new but the process is long and boring

^ this is the answer if you want to save them.

**bigmac73** · 02-23-2014, 07:30 PM

did i get some cheap knock offs, i have never seen this with aluminum wheels before

67ctener · 02-23-2014, 07:38 PM

They look like an ultra type 164, I had a set in high school. Give them an acid bad, sand, sand, sand, and polish. They will only look so good since there cast. Other option is there only about $100/each

SS Tim · 02-23-2014, 07:41 PM

Brake dust is very corrosive. That is why its important to keep alloy wheels clean and coated. At this point they are going to need to be cleaned to at least a machine surface.

**bigmac73** · 02-23-2014, 07:52 PM

well i would like to upgrade to these, but momma keeps popping out kids, so i dont think it will happen this year or so, not for sure about the back spacing on these?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/su...3gm0/overview/

CG · 02-23-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmac73

well i would like to upgrade to these, but momma keeps popping out kids ...

You do realize this isn't just momma's fault, right?

Scottcoda · 02-23-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

You do realize this isn't just momma's fault, right?

BAHAHAHA

**bigmac73** · 02-23-2014, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottcoda

BAHAHAHA

True but who am I to say no... I dont think men get
headaches as much as women do.

BluTrukker · 02-23-2014, 11:27 PM

Sand,sand,sand,sand, and wet sand progressively finer grits and then mothers on a powerball and they will SHINE! Way cheaper than new wheels, all it cost you is time and beer while sanding!

**special-K** · 02-24-2014, 01:58 AM

There's a few threads on the first page here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=65

chuckmc8 · 02-24-2014, 05:12 AM

Stop by your local truck stop where they polish the big rig Alcoas. No problem for them to make them look like mirrors. Should be relatively cheap compared to the manual labor involved

02-23-2014, 06:06 PM	#1
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	my wheels need your help on my front wheels i have brake dust that feels like it is embedded in the aluminum, I have tried a green scrub pad with wheel cleaner/purple power/nano polish/degreaser and many other products, i still can not get them to fully clean up Any thoughts or idea? should i take a SOS pad to them i dont want to jack up the surface, but they do feel rough around the brake dust. Attached Images __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

02-23-2014, 06:57 PM	#2
sanford&daughter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Upstate , New York Posts: 647	Re: my wheels need your help You can try oven cleaner that might work or you can wet sand in steps 400,600,1000,1500,2000 grit sand paper then mothers polish and they will look brand new but the process is long and boring

02-23-2014, 07:30 PM	#4
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: my wheels need your help did i get some cheap knock offs, i have never seen this with aluminum wheels before __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

02-23-2014, 07:38 PM	#5
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: my wheels need your help They look like an ultra type 164, I had a set in high school. Give them an acid bad, sand, sand, sand, and polish. They will only look so good since there cast. Other option is there only about $100/each

02-23-2014, 07:41 PM	#6
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: my wheels need your help Brake dust is very corrosive. That is why its important to keep alloy wheels clean and coated. At this point they are going to need to be cleaned to at least a machine surface. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-23-2014, 07:52 PM	#7
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: my wheels need your help well i would like to upgrade to these, but momma keeps popping out kids, so i dont think it will happen this year or so, not for sure about the back spacing on these? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/su...3gm0/overview/ __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

02-23-2014, 11:27 PM	#11
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: my wheels need your help Sand,sand,sand,sand, and wet sand progressively finer grits and then mothers on a powerball and they will SHINE! Way cheaper than new wheels, all it cost you is time and beer while sanding! __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig!

02-24-2014, 01:58 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: my wheels need your help There's a few threads on the first page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=65 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-24-2014, 05:12 AM	#13
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: my wheels need your help Stop by your local truck stop where they polish the big rig Alcoas. No problem for them to make them look like mirrors. Should be relatively cheap compared to the manual labor involved __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e



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