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> How do i clean my polsihed 4 lug fuchs, Polished to a mirror when i bought em 4 years ago
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post Oct 15 2017, 08:01 AM
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They looked brand new when i got em
But that was 4 years ago
They are just dirty now , not damaged
I assume that Useing wheel cleaner product
Will not improve the situation.

Im not expecting them to shine up
Like new ,but figured i could at least keep
Them somewhat tidy .


So what product will work with out diminishing
The shine or polish and what should i use to
Apply it .

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post Oct 15 2017, 08:50 AM
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Mothers aluminum polish
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post Oct 15 2017, 09:34 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You don't need to apply a lot of pressure either.Only takes about 5 mins per wheel if you remove the from the car. Easy peasy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 15 2017, 09:57 AM
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QUOTE(sb914 @ Oct 15 2017, 10:50 AM) *

Mothers aluminum polish

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post Oct 15 2017, 12:56 PM
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I will not be removing the wheels from the cars to clean
But should i use the mother with a old white tee shirt
Or a microfibre towell ?
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post Oct 15 2017, 01:17 PM
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I put a polish head on my drill for the majority. Microfiber is ok, just spend a little time working what you can't get with the drill set up.
Mothers works great if you are simply removing some light oxidation like this.
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post Oct 15 2017, 02:44 PM
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I will not be removing the wheels from the cars to clean
But should i use the mother with a old white tee shirt
Or a microfibre towell ?

Old tee shirt with the mothers then clean old tee shirt or microfiber to buff.
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post Oct 15 2017, 03:25 PM
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I put a polish head on my drill for the majority. Microfiber is ok, just spend a little time working what you can't get with the drill set up.
Mothers works great if you are simply removing some light oxidation like this.


I agree, easiest way, heck the hardest part was getting the tire back ON the car if you have a 4 lug wheel. And now w/ those headless lugs that Bdstone made, it's a snap
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post Oct 15 2017, 03:25 PM
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Nevr-Dull made by Eagle One is another product I've used with good results.
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post Oct 15 2017, 05:22 PM
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Meguiars Metal Polish with cone drill extender. Get it at Pep Boys online for a good discount dude.
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post Oct 16 2017, 03:26 PM
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Go easy, a correct Fuchs wheel is anodized. Of course if aggressive means have been used in the past its finish may be the base aluminum by now, so, clean away
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post Oct 16 2017, 04:50 PM
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Go easy, a correct Fuchs wheel is anodized. Of course if aggressive means have been used in the past its finish may be the base aluminum by now, so, clean away


If they were polished the anodizing is long gone.

I like Simichrome but it requires much elbow grease, which is very hard to find
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post Oct 16 2017, 09:05 PM
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I agree, easiest way, heck the hardest part was getting the tire back ON the car if you have a 4 lug wheel. And now w/ those headless lugs that Bdstone made, it's a snap


Headless lugs? Are those just for polishing?
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post Oct 16 2017, 09:08 PM
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I agree, easiest way, heck the hardest part was getting the tire back ON the car if you have a 4 lug wheel. And now w/ those headless lugs that Bdstone made, it's a snap


Headless lugs? Are those just for polishing?


No, you take the tire off, but you put two of those lugs in, put the tire on the posts, and put two regular lug bolts in, take the two headless ones off, and the put the two remaining ones in and the tire is back on. No more balancing, trying to get the tire back on
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post Oct 16 2017, 09:15 PM
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Nevr-Dull made by Eagle One is another product I've used with good results.





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