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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread how to clean up aluminum wheels? #524009 11/09/04 10:50 PM Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 98 randito OP Getting the Wheeling Fever Is there an easy way to clean up the oxidation? on aluminum wheels? I'm trying to decide which to keep between 2 sets of wheels. Thanks. 1985 runner, completely stock(still) Re: how to clean up aluminum wheels? [Re: randito] #524010 11/09/04 11:00 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 2,205 N. California BoostedInline6 Body Damage is Cool THE FIX. 2000 4Runner | 5-speed | E-locker | Tundra/OME 2" lift | Stubbs Sliders | Deckplate/TrueFlow | Re: how to clean up aluminum wheels? [Re: BoostedInline6] #524011 11/10/04 02:10 AM Anonymous Unregistered Below are some pics of what I did. I bead blasted them and then painted them with the Hammered Rustoleum. Came out very nice. I tried the method mentioned above first but it was very time consuming. Wheels Re: how to clean up aluminum wheels? [Re: randito] #524012 11/15/04 04:40 AM Joined: May 2004 Posts: 33 Canada Toughguy Getting the Wheeling Fever Quote Is there an easy way to clean up the oxidation? on aluminum wheels? I'm trying to decide which to keep between 2 sets of wheels. Thanks. Go to a boat dealer and buy the stuff they use to clean the pontoons on a pontoon boat. It`s an acid mix that removes aluminum oxidization. It won`t help you if the factory clearcoat is not completely removed first though. Toughguy <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/coolg.gif" alt="" /> Roads? Where I`m going, I don`t need roads! Re: how to clean up aluminum wheels? [Re: Toughguy] #524013 11/15/04 03:57 PM Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 108 costal connecticut SUCKAS!! catch2nd Wheeler Speedy metal polish with some 0000 or 000 steel wool Mine wre cover with overspray on oxidation, the steel wool works as a nice abrasive without excess scratching 87 toyota 22re-T intercooled with attitude SAS/5.29's/Detroit/LSD/Rear Discs Summer ride 87 supra turbo, fully built and modified 416rwhp Re: how to clean up aluminum wheels? [Re: Toughguy] #524014 11/16/04 08:04 AM Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 90 Hawaii Vonka Getting the Wheeling Fever Quote Quote Is there an easy way to clean up the oxidation? on aluminum wheels? I'm trying to decide which to keep between 2 sets of wheels. Thanks. Go to a boat dealer and buy the stuff they use to clean the pontoons on a pontoon boat. It`s an acid mix that removes aluminum oxidization. It won`t help you if the factory clearcoat is not completely removed first though. Toughguy <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/coolg.gif" alt="" /> Use Aircraft Paint Remover on clearcoat rims.Be careful read instructions.Then use acid second 88 4x4 22re 86 2wd 1-ton 22re 91 2wd 22re Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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