01-14-2020 | #1 |
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Cleaning original wheels
I have the original set of wheels for my 93 ZR-1. I would like to clean them but I tried high pressure wash on the inside of the wheels but met with limited success. What has everyone done to clean up their wheels?
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01-14-2020 | #2 |
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Re: Cleaning original wheels
Hey Roy, This recipe I'm passing on to you is for the inside of the wheel ONLY!
I use Mothers Wheel & Tire cleaner its a strong detergent that works very well, after a minute of Mothers W/T soaking I use the 3M Ultra Fine (Gray) in color scouring pad, elbow grease is required. Do this twice a year and you will maintain that factory finish. |
01-14-2020 | #3 |
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Re: Cleaning original wheels
Cool. Thank you. I have three sets of wheels to do so that will keep me busy.
Roy
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01-15-2020 | #4 |
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Re: Cleaning original wheels
Roy, Try to purchase Mothers Wheel & Tire cleaner by the gallon rather than the 28oz spray bottle that most auto supply stores have, if I remember correctly I paid $25.00 per gallon @ Carlisle (2) years ago.
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Re: Cleaning original wheels
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01-16-2020 | #6 |
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Re: Cleaning original wheels
Dawn dish soap for the painted and polished wheels.
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01-16-2020 | #7 |
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Re: Cleaning original wheels
Factory polished is still clear coated so treat them like painted. Dawn or Ivory dishwashing soap. I have also used Simple Green on the inside of the wheels cut with water starting at 20% S.G. and rest water. You can always increase the strength. Joel
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Re: Cleaning original wheels
Simple Green full strength! Won’t hurt anything and cleans pretty good too.
You can even soak your dentures in the stuff! (Rinse ‘em off before you slap ‘em back in your mouth though..) Buy it by the gallon at Home Depot or Walmart. I wouldn’t use it for car wash though, removes the wax... |
01-18-2020 | #9 |
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Re: Cleaning original wheels
The 92 wheel is painted and the 93 wheel is brushed with a clear coat. Once you get the wheel clean try sealing the surface with a ceramic coating,that would keep the brake dust from sticking to the surface.
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01-18-2020 | #10 |
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Re: Cleaning original wheels
Thanks for the suggestions. I fo have a problem with my 92 wheels. It looks like some rust or something is under the clear coat. I was told that to fix that you would have to remove the clear coat and brush out the rust. Any ideas on that?
Roy
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