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LuxuryMobile · 01-09-2012, 07:08 PM

Which wheel cleaner would you use on uncoated aluminum that is pretty dirty.

Going to be doing a full makeover on a Miata to flip and sell. The wheels aren't terrible on the face but the barrels are rather dirty.

Any suggestions?

rider9195 · 01-09-2012, 07:34 PM

I think Sonax Full Efect, Mothers Aluminum Wheel Cleaner, and P21s are all safe for uncoated aluminum. I would check with whatever company you purchase from before hand just to be safe.

Flash Gordon · 01-09-2012, 07:45 PM

On uncoated aluminum I use soap and water only. Then follow up with a metal polish. Its a very dirty and time consuming job

*Edit... Clay the wheels before polishing

rider9195 · 01-09-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash Gordon

On uncoated aluminum I use soap and water only. Then follow up with a metal polish. Its a very dirty and time consuming job

*Edit... Clay the wheels before polishing

A pH balanced soap would be ideal as well.

LuxuryMobile · 01-09-2012, 08:14 PM

If anyone is familiar with some Miata wheels, these have such a texture to them there almost porous. Let me try to get pictures. Soap and water put a dent in these unfortunately.

Flash Gordon · 01-09-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LuxuryMobile

If anyone is familiar with some Miata wheels, these have such a texture to them there almost porous. Let me try to get pictures. Soap and water put a dent in these unfortunately.

If their factory, I'm 99.999% sure their coated

I know the wheel you speak of. Do they have baked on brake dust?

LuxuryMobile · 01-09-2012, 10:11 PM

Not on the face they don't, but on the inside they are real bad (brake dust)

They are factory, I want to think they are coated but the texture just makes me think differently. I could always use to Meg Wheel Brightener on the way inside barrel to test it...