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Tyler · Site Admin Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 12865

I've tried everything to get the aluminum wheels clean. Eagle One, Blue Magic spray and that stuff that comes in a can with wadded up cotton that smells greasy and turns black when you use it but none of it works. My Flour Bluff mechanic had some stuff that a "Make Ready" friend of his used in the car business that worked great but he can't find the guy to get more. Any thoughts? See front wheel below

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cctxfish · Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 5:33 pm Post subject:

Tyler, contact Gorden Crissey out of Gregory Tx. He has some of the best polish out there. I've bought his products and they work great. I made my diamond plate tool box look like a mirror. He should be in the Trade Center on weekends. Very nice guy and simple to use. Here is his website / contacts and check out his videos.

http://gordsaluminumpolish.com/

You can email Gordon @ gordspolish@yahoo.com. Thanks Again

You can us a call for special orders or Questions.
1-361-643-3998 or 1-866-541-3705 fax
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Big G's Detail & Polish
Gordon K. Crissey
PO Box 453
Gregory, TX 78359
gordspolish@yahoo.com

Tyler · Site Admin Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 12865

Thanks! I will give him a try
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Skipper · Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:14 pm Post subject:

Easy-off oven cleaner...Adios

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Gib · Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:45 pm Post subject: clean rims

Tyler,

This has worked for years with me, and since you have 4wd, you can do it.

Next time you are at the beach, find the loose sand deep enough to cover up to lower part of your rim, and just drive through it for a time.

This will shine those puppies right up.

JoeT · Horse Mullet Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Posts: 209

i had a 1995 chevy 1500 fishing truck and the only thing that was good on it was the chrome wheels.i developed the same problem and went searching for a polish.afriend who works at a detail told me dont waste your money.he gave me some very fine steel wool to try so i did.well my first thought was it was gonna scratch the dogS@@%% out of it but to my amazement it worked like a charm.i did both wheels with ease in 20 min.autozone has a multi grade pack of this wool use the finest in the package.

AcousTennis · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 13 Sep 2010 Posts: 1319

Mr.Clean Magic Eraser Wink

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ironmanstan · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 3:06 am Post subject:

crhfish · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:56 am Post subject:

I just did mine using 000steel wool and polishing compound. It takes a little effort, but it will clean it up very well. It gets the grime that the wheel cleaners won't touch.

Gib · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:14 am Post subject: sand

Driving through sand has same idea as fine, steel wool.

Sand will not scratch the rims either; otherwise, a lot of us here would have some really scratched up rims.

I can stay home and clean rims or just drive through the loose sand on the way to my fishing hole.

surfdragon · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:15 am Post subject:

Tyler I've got the answer,no elbow greese just spray and rinse off on aluminum rims. Ask around not sure on where to get some,but if you find some just put
Some in a spray bottle and dilute it 1 to 4 with water and spray rims and rinse cleans in seconds.
Acid and it works trust me .ive got the same type of rims.
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rawlbay · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:08 am Post subject:

It's your beach truck. Just call it a patina and move on.
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KingKilla · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:42 am Post subject: Permanent Fix

I had the same problem on my F150 and it's a nightmare trying to keep the front wheels clean. After a wash they were completely brown in a wekk or so. After numerous headaches I decided to try something...and it worked.

The permanent fix is to switch the front brake pads to ceramics. It will cost you about $50-75 if you do the brake job yourself. You will make that money back in no time with all the wheel cleaner that you DON'T have to buy. Plus, no polishing and scrubbing anymore.

Tyler · Site Admin Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 12865