What is "The Sh!t" for wheel cleaning??

[shakinghorizons]

Problem:

First off i left my rims on for the winter season, dumb, i know, but you sometimes gotta learn the hard way. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif So what i have is 17'' gunmetal rims with a polished aluminum lip. I went to clean up the lip after i washed my car today, i used mothers mag and aluminum polish, i hear it was good but it just doesn't take off the Mag Chloride, road grime and all the crap away //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif Is there anything out there you guys can suggest to remove this without doing 12 coats and polishing it all out for an hour and a half a wheel? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

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[LiquidClen 10+ year member]

thorough sand down and repaint //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

people usually clean their wheels to wash "the shit" off.

 

[edzy 10+ year member]

eagle one

 

[loudaccent 10+ year member]

there is a spray for bug and tar remover give it a try,, it breakes down the grime so its easer to clean

 

[05fronty 5,000+ posts]

flitz

 

[shakinghorizons]

people usually clean their wheels to wash "the shit" off.

Douche.

there is a spray for bug and tar remover give it a try,, it breakes down the grime so its easer to clean

I'll give that a try, thanks.

Any others?

 

[TNTR70 10+ year member]

make sure they aren't clearcoated

 

[wErd 5,000+ posts]

I have gunmetal rims with the same polished lip you have. I also used to be an automotive appearance speacalist. ( fancy name for detailer) go to your local parts store and get meguirs diamond cut. If I remember correctly its #10. Take aregular towel like the one you use to dry your *** off after a shower. Squirt a nickel sized ammount of #10 on your towel and work your way around the wheel. The towel will turn black from all the dirt. Take a brand new microfibre and wipe off the residue. Continue until you are satisfied. You can also use the same technique and materials to use on your headlights and taillights to clear up the yellow haze. I have to do this evrrytime I clean my car. And it always turns out fantastic.

 

[edzy 10+ year member]

the Eagle one is made for clear coated alloy rims. Just spray it on, use a soft wheel brush to loosen the dirt, wash off. Easy.

That diamond cut seems like a lot of work.

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

eagle one

Also I've had luck with Armor All Rim cleaner.

 

[shaneb 10+ year member]

Acetone or Paint thinner.

 

[shakinghorizons]

Acetone or Paint thinner.

Somehow that doesn't sound like a good idea. . . but your right it may work.

 

[edzy 10+ year member]

mite as well just use brake cleaner..

 

[RipDaJacka]

Easy off oven cleaner.. sparay and let it sitfor a min, and use a towel 2 wipe off