Antbankstwo3
Active Member
- Joined
- Oct 23, 2011
Need advice for best way to really clean-up stock TTYPE wheels!
- Thread starter Antbankstwo3
- Start date
Antbankstwo3
Active Member
- Joined
- Oct 23, 2011
Thanks for reply! Pretty good stuff huh?!
Antbankstwo3
Active Member
- Joined
- Oct 23, 2011
You will thank me when your done.dont let it sit on your wheels to long.
Sent from my SM-G920T using Tapatalk
Thank u! Appreciated!
626gn
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Feb 15, 2009
That's some pretty strong stuff. Contains Hydrofluoric Acid. That's why it cleans so well. I spray it into a cup and dip a toothbrush in it and do a section at a time. Scrub it in all the pores, let it sit for a moment (don't let it dry) then rinse it off and move on to the next section. Since it's an acid it will make the shiny parts whitish if you get some on there. Then you'll have to followup with a light wet sand on the shiny parts. Maybe there is an easier way but that's how I do it and the results are pretty good. It's a pain but I only do it couple times a year.
Antbankstwo3
Active Member
- Joined
- Oct 23, 2011
Awesome! Thank u very much! Hope all is well.
Heskahoka
Supporting Member
- Joined
- Sep 10, 2012
It is expensive, but Shineseal works well for aluminum items. I use it on my aluminum RV rims because I got sick of buffing oxidation. Works well to seal and limit work in the future.
http://www.shineseal.com/index.htm
http://www.shineseal.com/index.htm
- Joined
- Sep 24, 2010
"Shine" or really POP !!!???
Why not decide how exactly you want them to look and then have a local alloy wheel repair company do it for you?
Put your wheels in a completely different category from the rest. Your idea, your design. Far less headaches when you think about it. The guys who do this work are artists at heart, they like a challenge.
Your final cost would probably be in the $350-$500 range, depending on what you want..........and they will make them ROCK.
Just sayin'.
Why not decide how exactly you want them to look and then have a local alloy wheel repair company do it for you?
Put your wheels in a completely different category from the rest. Your idea, your design. Far less headaches when you think about it. The guys who do this work are artists at heart, they like a challenge.
Your final cost would probably be in the $350-$500 range, depending on what you want..........and they will make them ROCK.
Just sayin'.
Last edited:
Antbankstwo3
Active Member
- Joined
- Oct 23, 2011
Either shine or pop would be acceptable. I drive the car, and there might even be times I'm out in the rain too since I'm in Washington State. So I'm not concerned about a show quality look. I drive the car any chance I get. Also, I don't mind doing the work as I like a challenge as well. So I'm looking for recommendations that would be best.
Antbankstwo3
Active Member
- Joined
- Oct 23, 2011
Yeah, I'm down to save the cash and do it myself.
Antbankstwo3
Active Member
- Joined
- Oct 23, 2011
Thank u! I actually have some Billet Boyd Coddington's I'm CONSTANTLY buffing. I love them but it gets tiresome. Would this help a great deal?
Heskahoka
Supporting Member
- Joined
- Sep 10, 2012
I believe it would. 6 months so far on the RV aluminum rims and only a damp cloth and /or soap and water to clean. Makes them look polished again!
I bought the Mini Kit...was plenty for wheels. A little goes a long way.
- Joined
- Sep 24, 2010
Merely a suggestion. I can't say what's best for you, only you can do that.
Please, once you get them where you want them to be, show us the results and tell us the process you used. Or be all secretive about it........ don't want to come on here, ask for advise and then let nobody to steal your thunder and such, once you get it right..............
Honestly, good luck with whatever approach you take!
Last edited:
I wish I had a set to try it on... At work we have a dustless media blaster at work that uses walnut shells, crushed glass, soda, etc.
It is aggressive enough to remove rust and paint, or delicate enough to remove ink from a business card and not ruin the card stock.
Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk
It is aggressive enough to remove rust and paint, or delicate enough to remove ink from a business card and not ruin the card stock.
Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk
Antbankstwo3
Active Member
- Joined
- Oct 23, 2011
Merely a suggestion. I can't say what's best for you, only you can do that.
Please, once you get them where you want them to be, show us the results and tell us the process you used. Or be all secretive about it........ don't want to come on here, ask for advise and then let nobody to steal your thunder and such, once you get it right..............
Honestly, good luck with whatever approach you take!
Most definitely I will! I'm not that way. I'm all about helping another especially here on the TB board as so many have helped me. I appreciate your suggestions as well. I'll definitely give it a go myself and if I dont like it then I'll prob seek a more professional route for sure.
Thank you again!
