How To: Clean your oxidized aluminum wheels

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Jun 6, 2007 | 03:10 PM

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twinkletoes

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Looks great.

Jun 6, 2007 | 05:09 PM

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Yes, the caps come off and probably could use a cleaning too, but that's another day. With the + wheels, you would be cleaning the centers also, so they could be left on.

Jun 6, 2007 | 09:55 PM

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excellent! i'm probably still going to have one set of mine polished and sealed, but as for the other set ...

Jun 13, 2007 | 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by trochoid

Nice job Kevin. One short warning. Since the alumimum is now clean and exposed, it will corrode faster than before. The sooner it's sealed and protected, the longer the work will last. This would be a good time to paint the rest of the wheel, then shoot an automotive clearcoat over the entire wheel.

What kind of clearcoat?

Jul 31, 2007 | 11:07 AM

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hey i was wondering if the easy off will work on my 83 rx7 rims...they have alot of corson on them will easy off take tat away?

Jul 31, 2007 | 11:25 AM

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Sure will. Any wheels for that matter, do a really good cleaning and wire brush job, then re-clear coat the wheels and they will last you another 10 years!

Jul 31, 2007 | 11:28 AM

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ok thanx will what kinda clear coat do i use??

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Jul 31, 2007 | 11:37 AM

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Just an automotive quality one. I've even seen that they even make one for wheels specifically.

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