What else can I do? (Wheels)

[Saved by Grace]

So I realize I can't make an 11 year old wheel look like it's brand new. But no doubt the thing I love about detailing is the challenge of at least trying to make it new!

I researched and decided on Royal Brown, Iron X, pressure washer and a brush.. It got it pretty clean but I want ALL the grime gone.

Any other advice?

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[Flash Gordon]

On the inside you could use xxxx steel wool with apc

[rbss]

I agree with Flash steel wool and APC. I have used steel wool and mothers metal polish and that worked really well cleaning nasty wheels.

[Saved by Grace]

Sorry but I am ignorant to using steel wool. Does xxxx mean something, like a grit? Or do you just mean any brand?

Thanks

[trekkeruss]

I was in the same boat with my car, and ended up in the same spot you are at. Well, my barrels are cleaner. But those cast pockets behind the spokes? Forgetaboutit. I spent a looong time working on them and gave up. If it really bothered me, I'd go out and buy some refurbished OEM wheels. But it's like the undercarriage of my car; out of sight, out of mind.

[Flash Gordon]

Sorry but I am ignorant to using steel wool. Does xxxx mean something, like a grit? Or do you just mean any brand?

Thanks

Homax #4/0 12 Pad Steel Wool, Super Fine Grade-10120000 at The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Homax-4-0-12-Pad-Steel-Wool-Super-Fine-Grade-10120000/100212006)

Go with the grain of the metal as you clean. I would also recommend using a tar remover first

Whatever pitting is there will remain. At least it will be clean tho!

[Flash Gordon]

I agree with Flash steel wool and APC. I have used steel wool and mothers metal polish and that worked really well cleaning nasty wheels.

:thankyousign:

[CarolinasFinestDetailing]

I also agree with Flash. If you're not comfortable with that, try Iron X Gel and let it sit. You won't get the same results but should see a bit more improvement.

[Saved by Grace]

Thanks, I will give it a shot!

Like I said, it's really just about the challenge at this point. Man vs. Wheel. 😜

[jamesboyy]

The wheels looks great though you could try like already stated steel wool or iron-x you could also if you wanted try acid but use that only if everything else fails

[parttimer]

if it were me and I wanted to do my best, I'd put them face down, protected of course, and put MB WB in the pockets and let it dwell. Then spray the barrel with WB and clean them. You could really let that acid sit in those pockets. If you don't have WB, Megs Hot Rims chrome wheel cleaner.

[Saved by Grace]

Steel wool was great advice, thank you. Learning every day!

I'm going to call it a win from here. Those dirty pockets I can't get and I don't have acid. Besides, like I said they are 11 years old with no maintenance whatsoever.

I like the poster who said out of sight out of mind. Valid! The flat part of the rims I can see walking by so I wanted to do the best I could there, but those pockets, well let's just say they don't even exist when they are on the car. :-p

On to the next task...

[6supersport7]

They turned out 100 times better, great job.

[swanicyouth]

Steel wool was great advice, thank you. Learning every day!

I'm going to call it a win from here. Those dirty pockets I can't get and I don't have acid. Besides, like I said they are 11 years old with no maintenance whatsoever.

I like the poster who said out of sight out of mind. Valid! The flat part of the rims I can see walking by so I wanted to do the best I could there, but those pockets, well let's just say they don't even exist when they are on the car. :-p

On to the next task...

What type of steel wool did you use?

[refreshauto]

you can try damp sanding them also with either 800 or 1000 grit sand paper