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« on: August 21, 2009, 03:03:22 PM » |
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I was talking to a guy today that says he uses wd-40 to clean his non coated aluminum wheels...has anyone else heard/tried this???I know it is the duct tape of lubes but cleaning alum rims???
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2009, 03:12:16 PM » |
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It makes it look cleaner until it attracts dirt and has to be redone.....plus it does dissolve some grime. WD-40 is a better solvent than a lubricant. It doesnt really do a good job of polishing aluminum....its a quick alternative to actually getting something cleaner
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2009, 06:27:27 PM » |
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I'd wonder what about that stuff running off in the rain and getting on the tire  |
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« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2009, 07:58:25 PM » |
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WD-40 Is very corrosive to bare aluminum,,may look good at first but will eat it up if left on....Mothers --shines like chrome!
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« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2009, 10:48:20 PM » |
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+1 on mothers and a mini powerball. WD 40 is good for removing dead bugs and removed sticker goo.
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« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2009, 03:35:53 PM » |
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mini power ball???
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« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2009, 04:26:03 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2009, 06:12:21 AM » |
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The best I've found is white diamond polish,there is a link on here somewhere,for it.
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GreenLantern57
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« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2009, 12:47:18 PM » |
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To clean non coated alum, I use Bar Keeper's Friend, or the one with the little yellow chick on it! (Sorry, can't remember the brand right now.) It really cuts through the grime and will do a little bit of polishing. BUT, I always rinse with soapy water and then use a metal polish. If you ever have some rust on chrome, use these. It will clean the rust off and then you can use a chrome polish to keep the rust back.
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« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2009, 02:47:03 PM » |
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The best I've found is white diamond polish,there is a link on here somewhere,for it.
White Diamond and a Mother's Mini Power Ball work well.... http://www.whitediamondpolish.com/ |
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