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Originally Posted by RSWORDS I have a set of aluminim wheels (no clear coat) that are messed up... I'm talking REAL bad oxidition... REAL bad. I need something aggressive to clean them and then something to polish them to a shine. I need something with ... JOIN NOW TO REMOVE TRACER
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12-29-2008, 03:44 PM
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Thanks for your post, and I wish we had a product to get these back without spending dozens of hours! Our Metal Polishes are NOT aggressive polishes, not at all, and I would not recommend them for your project. We use a chemical cut, unlike the typical abrasive cut polishes like Mother's, etc. REALITY: if you were to remove the rest of the clear, and polish these out, (after sanding and buffing each wheel on a bench-mounted buffer with a cutting wheel, then cotton wheel) they will oxidize so fast it will make your head spin! American Racing makes a nice, cost effective wheel. To be so inexpensive, they use a medium grade aluminum, then clear coat to keep from oxidizing. So, the question to ask yourself: "Do I have anything better to do than polish out these wheels on a monthly basis, once I've invested 20-30 hours and a bunch of $$ getting them to look decent, but not perfect?" Powder-coating is an option, but by the time you take the tires off, bring the wheels to the powder-coater, then have the tires re-mounted and balanced, you will easily be out of pocket $250. I just checked Ebay, and found these on your coast: eBay Motors: American Racing Outlaw II 16"x7" Wheels 8 Lug Alloy (item 260333426702 end time Jan-14-09 14:14:39 PST) Another option is to check your local Craigslist: craigslist classifieds: jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, events, forums, where I recently bought a set of factory rims for my Excursion for cheap! Bobby, sorry we don't have a product for you here, and don't give up on us because we cannot resuscitate these old rims! Thanks, and Happy New Year! -Adam 
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12-29-2008, 04:56 PM
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Bobby, I'm certainly glad Jason and Adam were able to jump in.
 Thanks guys...I'm very sorry, I was mistaken about the Metal Polish. My bad... I did not realize the cut was a chemical cut as opposed to an abrasive cut. I do now..
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12-29-2008, 05:48 PM
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Pick this at Meijers its the only place i can find it
Greased Lightning Orange Blast Wheel Cleaner 1060AWM by Home Care Labs | DoItYourself.com it has a very very aggressive acid , do not get it in your eyes and do not inhale when it starts eating your rims , Seriously this is some nasty stuff and i cant beleave its even available to the public . You may be able to buy it on line somewhere , this is the ultimate wheel rescuer , USE A TEST AREA !
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12-29-2008, 05:52 PM
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Looks like its Oxalic acid Nonylphenol ethoxylate Ammonium bifluoride Adams , You may want to look at this combination of chemicals as a cleaning agent , this stuff is hard to get and you will have a life time customer here
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12-29-2008, 09:33 PM
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Thanks fo rthe long reply and the differnt suggestions! Guess these wheels are gonna be a lost cause... Looks like its gonna be some black spray paint! Thanks Again! ---AutoMerged DoublePost---
 Seriously though i you want to try them let me know what I need to do! Thanks! Bobby Last edited by RSWORDS; 12-29-2008 at 09:33 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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