Wheel Cleanup
#1
Posted 18 May 2019 - 06:14 PM
I’m wondering if there is any chemicals/products or possibly wire wool or something that could remove it and then polish them up and put a clear coat on.
Thanks in advance.
Adge
#2
Posted 18 May 2019 - 06:16 PM
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#3
Posted 18 May 2019 - 06:55 PM
After rereading your post I understand what you asked, if you want to remove the clear you can try Scotchbrite pads or other similar flexible abrasives being careful to not hit the black, then polish with your metal polish of choice. Any way you do it will be a lot of hand work. It always appears to me clear over polished aluminum doesn't last, I've given up trying to keep that look on my truck and painted them silver instead of dealing with the clear.
Edited by bikewiz, 19 May 2019 - 01:08 AM.
#4
Posted 19 May 2019 - 05:41 AM
#5
Posted 19 May 2019 - 10:06 AM
I have a spare set of wheels which I may put on and spend a good few days cleaning these up.
I may get fed up of doing this continuously but for now I’ll have a shot.
Thanks again.
#6
Posted 19 May 2019 - 12:43 PM
#7
Posted 19 May 2019 - 02:14 PM
Not cheap but only do the job once.
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#8
Posted 19 May 2019 - 03:20 PM
#9
Posted 19 May 2019 - 08:19 PM
In my experience, you’re better off removing the lacquer and leaving the polished alloy. As long as they’re protected properly it’ll clean up easy enough. If you re-lacquer you’ll end up with the same issue again
I'd second that. Once you have them at an acceptable level, then plenty of polish to protect them and clean regularly not letting the dust build up.
#10
Posted 19 May 2019 - 10:13 PM
I don’t have the budget as of now to have them restored professionally but it’s something I can do in the future.
I don’t mind if they’re still not 100% but I’d like them to be passable.
Thank you all.
#11
Posted 21 May 2019 - 01:51 PM
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