| RestoCreations |
06-26-2011 07:56 AM |
Suggestions for Cleaning Older PSE Wheels??
I just bought a 68 mustang that has a set of PSE GT-40 wheels. The car was caught up in some shop drama and ended up sitting outside for 3 years. The wheels have developed a bit of a gold hue to them and i would like to know what product would be best to use to attempt to clean the wheels. I checked to see if they were clear powdercoated and they are not. So, i guess the aluminum has simply changed color. Im hopeful that there might be a product i can use to clean them before resorting to blasting the wheels with a mild abrasive.
Thanks
Chris
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| mrmustang |
06-26-2011 08:13 AM |
Since they are not powdercoated or painted, I suggest giving them a bath in automotive grade thinner. A quick wipe down should do the trick, but as scrub brush will work on those hard to reach spots.
Bill S.
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| redmt |
06-26-2011 09:27 AM |
Napa sells a Aluminum Brightener that contains phosphoric acid. Almost anything with an acid content works well, just don't let it dry on the wheel or it will streak.
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| RestoCreations |
06-26-2011 10:09 AM |
The polished surround portion is still in great shape, it's the rough cast center section that is yellowed.
Is the brightener from autozone something i can spray on or is it a polish?
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| Jeff Frigo |
09-19-2011 01:34 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by redmt
(Post 1136951)
Napa sells a Aluminum Brightener that contains phosphoric acid. Almost anything with an acid content works well, just don't let it dry on the wheel or it will streak.
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This stuff works great. Cleaned my nasty intake, looks brand new. Let them dry upside down. |
| kbutler971 |
09-19-2011 02:17 AM |
Agree with the posts on anything with Phosphoric acid. OSPHO is a trade name of another product available at most hardware stores, but you do need to rinse off to avoid damaging the finish.
Kirk
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