WD-40

[Big Rig]

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???

[Chrisj CMA]

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

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I'd wonder what about that stuff running off in the rain and getting on the tire 

[paul]

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!

[OverdueBill]

+1 on mothers and a mini powerball.  WD 40 is good for removing dead bugs and removed sticker goo.

[Big Rig]

mini power ball???

[bassman]

http://www.autogeek.net/powerballmini.html     

[bogator]

The best I've found is white diamond polish,there is a link on here somewhere,for it.

[GreenLantern57]

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.

[PAVALKER]

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/