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Peregrine · 03-08-2005, 07:10 PM

My aluminum vette wheels have brake dust specks on them taht refuse to come off. I've used car soap and wheel cleaner and it still won't come off. Any old tricks of the trade?

CHEVYE · 03-08-2005, 07:24 PM

i don`t know if this is good for it, but i spray mine with carb cleaner when they are bad and it eats dust right off. i`ve never had any discoloration in my wheels and i`ve done it several times. i`m sure someone will correct me if it`s not a good way to do it.

shifty · 03-08-2005, 07:31 PM

MOTHER'S ALUMINUM MAG AND WHEEL POLISH. It is the *best* on the market. You can get it at the local Walmart or Target, prolly.

You'll be amazed at how much stuff this stuff takes off and how shiny the wheels are afterwards.

Once you get the wheels clean, go buys some spray-on clear coat for aluminum rims and spray them. This will prevent anything from getting on them in the future.

Here is an example of the package so you know what to look for:
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/microfib...e/05100mp.html

Peregrine · 03-08-2005, 07:34 PM

Thank you!

03-08-2005, 07:10 PM	#1
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	brake dust from hell My aluminum vette wheels have brake dust specks on them taht refuse to come off. I've used car soap and wheel cleaner and it still won't come off. Any old tricks of the trade? __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world.

03-08-2005, 07:24 PM	#2
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	i don`t know if this is good for it, but i spray mine with carb cleaner when they are bad and it eats dust right off. i`ve never had any discoloration in my wheels and i`ve done it several times. i`m sure someone will correct me if it`s not a good way to do it. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

03-08-2005, 07:31 PM	#3
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	MOTHER'S ALUMINUM MAG AND WHEEL POLISH. It is the best on the market. You can get it at the local Walmart or Target, prolly. You'll be amazed at how much stuff this stuff takes off and how shiny the wheels are afterwards. Once you get the wheels clean, go buys some spray-on clear coat for aluminum rims and spray them. This will prevent anything from getting on them in the future. Here is an example of the package so you know what to look for: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/microfib...e/05100mp.html __________________ 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.

03-08-2005, 07:34 PM	#4
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	Thank you! __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world.



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