Wheel cleaning

[Mildew]

Has anyone ever used acid? You know hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid). I've heard of success stories with car wheels and seen the big rigs before and after but was wondering if anyone used it on their Valk wheels. I know it strips the polish. It seems to be an easy off before I motherball it. I know welders use it ti clean boats before the repairs

[Ricky-D]

Most chemical wheel cleaners have phosphoric (or similar) acid in their formulation, and leaving it on the Honda wheels (for a period of time) will make the surface turn a black dull color. This is, of course, that the wheels have no protective coating applied.

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[DFragn]

I'm unsure of aluminum, but [I'm positive] the vapors alone are highly corrosive to all other [bare] metals including chrome Valk goodies.
You wouldn't want to do that in the garage even with the overhead open!

[Mildew]

Thanks 

[Mildew]

Well, I wetted down the valk and sprayed about a 40% mixture on it. The vapors were powerful and the results were good. It also cleaned the burnt shoe mark off my cobras. After the dizzyness and a few Miller Lites I came to the conclusion that it wasn't the best thing to do. I'll need adult supervision with any other hairbrained Idea  
Oh by the way, It cleaned a rusty crescent wrench  I coulnt use for years

[DFragn]

Well, I was hoping you wouldn't have gone through with it.

Keep an eye on your chrome. Wetting things down helps, but doesn't necessarily prevent corrosive damage.
It may very well show signs of direct contact or vapors in time. The corrosive effects aren't always immediately visible.