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xxnonamexx
03-07-2014, 02:24 PM
I have plastic caps on my car but with all of the salt, snow in NY I think it may have been wet and the caps put on and I notice slight corrosion what can I clean them with.

jamesboyy
03-07-2014, 03:11 PM
Try cleaning them with a all purpose cleaner, try some metal polish or go have them replaced

wdmaccord
03-07-2014, 03:34 PM
I assume you are talking about the threaded area under the plastic cap? If so, I'd say a couple twists with some steel wool. Squirt with some silicone spray and put the cap back on.

Hint: A pic would be helpful

xxnonamexx
03-07-2014, 03:50 PM
yes the thread on the valve stem the metal part.

Lakeside Detail
03-07-2014, 06:58 PM
I just cleaned mine up today. I used a dremel with a small wire wheel bit. Try a brass brush or something similar if you have one.