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ocbaud · 03-18-2003, 02:39 AM

eagle 1 mag cleaner

or

eagle 1 aluminum wash

or

eagle 1 A2Z wheel cleaner

http://members.cox.net/rgore15/pics/45close.JPG

those are my wheels. they are aluminum but i use mothers mag and aluminum wheel polish on them sometimes

82BlackBeast · 03-18-2003, 03:13 AM

I'd say give the A2Z wheel cleaner a try, but either that or the aluminum wash should work. From reading the info on the Mag Cleaner, I wouldn't try that one, sounds like its not good on aluminum.

78SilveradoSWB · 03-18-2003, 04:03 AM

I vote A2Z as well. Don't forget some or most aluminium wheels are clear coated too. You don't want anything harsh that will discolor the wheels and don't use a brillo pad either, just a soft brush.

AirMale · 03-18-2003, 08:01 AM

What kind of polish does everyone use on their billet wheels?

Low87 · 03-18-2003, 09:59 AM

I've always used A2Z.
Airmale, the best polish I've ever found for polished wheels is X-Treem metal polish. I've seen it under other names too. It reminds me of NeverDull polish, except X-Treem is pink and moist (

). It is good stuff, comes in a small container for about $8.

AirMale · 03-18-2003, 11:04 AM

pink and moist.....I'll have to try that

82BlackBeast · 03-18-2003, 12:29 PM

Mine are billet and aren't clearcoated. I just use the Mother's mag and aluminum polish. It works good for me but I'm up for trying something else, I'm tired of my fingers being black when I get done with this stuff.......haha I think I'll keep an eye out for the X-Treem stuff that Low87 posted about.

LOHRTBT · 03-18-2003, 12:34 PM

Eric.....SOAP AND WATER!!! Eagle one products are horrible and cause spotting and all sorts of problems.

Yes I know some of you use them and for some applications....it can be done.

In your case I would say if warm soapy water doesent work...try some lightly diluted Simple Green. Dont let it sit long. You could use Dawn dish soap if you wanted to go a little stronger on the soapy water thing first.

LOHRTBT · 03-18-2003, 12:36 PM

and like Greg Said....Extreme Metal Polish for Polished wheels and alum and such is the absolute best product you can buy.

Greg....if you see any more of it...pick me up a couple cans of it!! Supposedly the guy that owns the company hurt his back bad and is closing down!!!

ocbaud · 03-18-2003, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LOHRTBT
Eric.....SOAP AND WATER!!! Eagle one products are horrible and cause spotting and all sorts of problems. Yes I know some of you use them and for some applications....it can be done.

In your case I would say if warm soapy water doesent work...try some lightly diluted Simple Green. Dont let it sit long. You could use Dawn dish soap if you wanted to go a little stronger on the soapy water thing first.

i think i will try the dawn thing later today

ocbaud · 03-18-2003, 12:41 PM

the thing is, my wheels are machined aluminum and dont have a clear coat on them, so really strong stuff will mess it up, and i dont have brake dust on them because the wheels have no venting holes

LOHRTBT · 03-18-2003, 12:41 PM

OH YEAH...Sorry....but Matt....that Extreme polish will most definetely leave your hands black as old motor oil.

Everyone laughs at me but.....NO matter what I am working on, I put on a pair of laytex gloves....the thin surgical type.. A box of 150 of them is like 7 bucks. Great for keepin the hands clean and not dried out from chemicals.

.................somehow I think Greg will have a comment for this one. lol

ocbaud · 03-18-2003, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LOHRTBT
OH YEAH...Sorry....but Matt....that Extreme polish will most definetely leave your hands black as old motor oil.

Everyone laughs at me but.....NO matter what I am working on, I put on a pair of laytex gloves....the thin surgical type.. A box of 150 of them is like 7 bucks. Great for keepin the hands clean and not dried out from chemicals.

.................somehow I think Greg will have a comment for this one. lol

thats a good idea! i'll have to try it

LOHRTBT · 03-18-2003, 12:43 PM

Eric...the best thing I can recommend that is not too harsh again is the Simple Green. Dilute it about 1 part water to 3 parts SG. Works great. If you want to scrub it a little since they are machined. Just get you a potato scrubber, they are super for stuff like that and plenty of other jobs too.

82BlackBeast · 03-18-2003, 12:46 PM

HAHA, now that you mention it Dave, I remember them talking about that when we were all up there last year. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to invest in some of the gloves, cuz it takes three days and a million hand washings to get this stuff completely off my fingers.

LOHRTBT · 03-18-2003, 12:47 PM

lol...you are correct Matt.

That stuff is impossible to get out of your skin!!

Low87 · 03-18-2003, 01:15 PM

X-Treem metal polish also sells a wax to use after you've polished, helps hold the polish and keeps your wheels clean longer. I'll make a run to the tire store and buy out their stock this weekend. That stuff is the shiznit!

AirMale · 03-18-2003, 01:26 PM

I need a can of each....hook a brother up

Low87 · 03-18-2003, 01:30 PM

I'll get all I can get, got Dave & Airmale on the list.

**swervin ervin** · 03-18-2003, 07:25 PM

Well, being as I've got Torq Thrust II's, which are polished billet, I use what AR recommends to clean them, which is Eagle One aluminum wash. Works great so far, and no spots. To polish them, I go with AR's own polished wheel maintenance kit. It's a polish and sealer pack. It's high but damn it works good. I figure if you use what the company who makes them recommends, it's good enough for me. So far, so good.

solidaxel · 03-18-2003, 08:01 PM

Has anybody tried the new Zoops Seal for alumn. wheels?

*mike reeh* · 03-19-2003, 12:36 AM

i have a metal polish that will own everything you guys have tried but I refuse to tell you what it is because nobody will beleive it unless they see it and i know what a bunch of cynics you all are

mike

ocbaud · 03-19-2003, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mike reeh
i have a metal polish that will own everything you guys have tried but I refuse to tell you what it is because nobody will beleive it unless they see it and i know what a bunch of cynics you all are

mike

shoot

AirMale · 03-19-2003, 07:30 AM

I have informaton on a product that the government has that will keep wheels clean and shiny for 7years between applications. The US government discovered cleaner/polish on a space-ship that had crashed here on earth. The amazing thing is that when this ship crashed it stayed pefectly shiny and clean. I would make this information available to all of you but I fear that the FBI would ruin your life.

Sorry to get your hopes up

LOHRTBT · 03-19-2003, 10:21 AM

lmao!!! magic polish!!!

03-18-2003, 02:39 AM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	which wheel cleaner? eagle 1 mag cleaner or eagle 1 aluminum wash or eagle 1 A2Z wheel cleaner http://members.cox.net/rgore15/pics/45close.JPG those are my wheels. they are aluminum but i use mothers mag and aluminum wheel polish on them sometimes

03-18-2003, 03:13 AM	#2
82BlackBeast Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 111	I'd say give the A2Z wheel cleaner a try, but either that or the aluminum wash should work. From reading the info on the Mag Cleaner, I wouldn't try that one, sounds like its not good on aluminum. __________________ Matt '82 Chevy SWB

03-18-2003, 04:03 AM	#3
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	I vote A2Z as well. Don't forget some or most aluminium wheels are clear coated too. You don't want anything harsh that will discolor the wheels and don't use a brillo pad either, just a soft brush. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

03-18-2003, 08:01 AM	#4
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	What kind of polish does everyone use on their billet wheels? __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

03-18-2003, 09:59 AM	#5
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	I've always used A2Z. Airmale, the best polish I've ever found for polished wheels is X-Treem metal polish. I've seen it under other names too. It reminds me of NeverDull polish, except X-Treem is pink and moist ( ). It is good stuff, comes in a small container for about $8. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

03-18-2003, 11:04 AM	#6
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	pink and moist.....I'll have to try that __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

03-18-2003, 12:29 PM	#7
82BlackBeast Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 111	Mine are billet and aren't clearcoated. I just use the Mother's mag and aluminum polish. It works good for me but I'm up for trying something else, I'm tired of my fingers being black when I get done with this stuff.......haha I think I'll keep an eye out for the X-Treem stuff that Low87 posted about. __________________ Matt '82 Chevy SWB

03-18-2003, 12:34 PM	#8
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Eric.....SOAP AND WATER!!! Eagle one products are horrible and cause spotting and all sorts of problems. Yes I know some of you use them and for some applications....it can be done. In your case I would say if warm soapy water doesent work...try some lightly diluted Simple Green. Dont let it sit long. You could use Dawn dish soap if you wanted to go a little stronger on the soapy water thing first. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-18-2003, 12:36 PM	#9
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	and like Greg Said....Extreme Metal Polish for Polished wheels and alum and such is the absolute best product you can buy. Greg....if you see any more of it...pick me up a couple cans of it!! Supposedly the guy that owns the company hurt his back bad and is closing down!!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-18-2003, 12:41 PM	#11
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	the thing is, my wheels are machined aluminum and dont have a clear coat on them, so really strong stuff will mess it up, and i dont have brake dust on them because the wheels have no venting holes

03-18-2003, 12:43 PM	#14
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Eric...the best thing I can recommend that is not too harsh again is the Simple Green. Dilute it about 1 part water to 3 parts SG. Works great. If you want to scrub it a little since they are machined. Just get you a potato scrubber, they are super for stuff like that and plenty of other jobs too. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-18-2003, 12:46 PM	#15
82BlackBeast Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 111	HAHA, now that you mention it Dave, I remember them talking about that when we were all up there last year. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to invest in some of the gloves, cuz it takes three days and a million hand washings to get this stuff completely off my fingers. __________________ Matt '82 Chevy SWB

03-18-2003, 12:47 PM	#16
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	lol...you are correct Matt. That stuff is impossible to get out of your skin!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-18-2003, 01:15 PM	#17
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	X-Treem metal polish also sells a wax to use after you've polished, helps hold the polish and keeps your wheels clean longer. I'll make a run to the tire store and buy out their stock this weekend. That stuff is the shiznit! __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

03-18-2003, 01:26 PM	#18
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	I need a can of each....hook a brother up __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction



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03-18-2003, 01:30 PM	#19
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	I'll get all I can get, got Dave & Airmale on the list. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

03-18-2003, 07:25 PM	#20
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Well, being as I've got Torq Thrust II's, which are polished billet, I use what AR recommends to clean them, which is Eagle One aluminum wash. Works great so far, and no spots. To polish them, I go with AR's own polished wheel maintenance kit. It's a polish and sealer pack. It's high but damn it works good. I figure if you use what the company who makes them recommends, it's good enough for me. So far, so good. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

03-18-2003, 08:01 PM	#21
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Has anybody tried the new Zoops Seal for alumn. wheels? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-19-2003, 12:36 AM	#22
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 683	i have a metal polish that will own everything you guys have tried but I refuse to tell you what it is because nobody will beleive it unless they see it and i know what a bunch of cynics you all are mike

03-19-2003, 07:30 AM	#24
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	I have informaton on a product that the government has that will keep wheels clean and shiny for 7years between applications. The US government discovered cleaner/polish on a space-ship that had crashed here on earth. The amazing thing is that when this ship crashed it stayed pefectly shiny and clean. I would make this information available to all of you but I fear that the FBI would ruin your life. Sorry to get your hopes up __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

03-19-2003, 10:21 AM	#25
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	lmao!!! magic polish!!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

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