How do i clean my polsihed 4 lug fuchs, Polished to a mirror when i bought em 4 years ago |
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How do i clean my polsihed 4 lug fuchs, Polished to a mirror when i bought em 4 years ago |
thelogo |
Oct 15 2017, 08:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
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 . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) |
sb914 |
Oct 15 2017, 08:50 AM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,297 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California |
Mothers aluminum polish
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76-914 |
Oct 15 2017, 09:34 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,494 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
(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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mepstein |
Oct 15 2017, 09:57 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,255 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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thelogo |
Oct 15 2017, 12:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
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 ? |
Mikey914 |
Oct 15 2017, 01:17 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,653 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
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. |
mepstein |
Oct 15 2017, 02:44 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,255 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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Robnxious |
Oct 15 2017, 03:25 PM
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RobnxiousOne Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: 26-October 06 From: Sacramento Member No.: 7,097 Region Association: Northern California |
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 |
zig-n-zag |
Oct 15 2017, 03:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 18-May 06 From: Hawaii Member No.: 6,024 |
Nevr-Dull made by Eagle One is another product I've used with good results.
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Ed_Turbo |
Oct 15 2017, 05:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 440 Joined: 5-June 17 From: Hacienda Heights, Ca. Member No.: 21,151 Region Association: Southern California |
Meguiars Metal Polish with cone drill extender. Get it at Pep Boys online for a good discount dude.
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cal44 |
Oct 16 2017, 03:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 8-October 09 From: Encinitas, Ca. Member No.: 10,910 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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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IronHillRestorations |
Oct 16 2017, 04:50 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,716 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
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 |
steuspeed |
Oct 16 2017, 09:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,005 Joined: 12-July 11 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 13,308 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE 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? |
Robnxious |
Oct 16 2017, 09:08 PM
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RobnxiousOne Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: 26-October 06 From: Sacramento Member No.: 7,097 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE 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 |
Drums66 |
Oct 16 2017, 09:15 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Nevr-Dull made by Eagle One is another product I've used with good results. .very efficient method! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) |
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