how to clean these wheels?

[Allmtrh22]

It's only the backside. I am not sure what to use on it. I used sonax FE on it and this is as best I could get using a variety of brushes. Does it need something more aggressive then a brush?
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[parttimer]

iron x, clay, megs wb. I've personally never clayed a wheel. I would start with iron-x or trix from car-pro. If that is no good then maybe megs wheel bright.

[Allmtrh22]

iron x, clay, megs wb. I've personally never clayed a wheel. I would start with iron-x or trix from car-pro. If that is no good then maybe megs wheel bright.
iron-x? I didn't think that is stronger then the sonax FE. Also wheel brightner is not recommended to be used on wheels like this. It might corrode. I do have the megs WB though and also the non acid stuff but its not that strong even if I use it straight.

[cplchris]

do not use wheel brightener on the wheels, iron-x, clay, and trying other "safe for all wheels" cleaners would be my approach, (maybe use finish kare soil and coating remover).

[Audios S6]

Is that brake dust or CV grease? The stickers are clean so I'm not thinking CV grease, but maybe try some tarminator if you have it handy or another degreaser.

[Allmtrh22]

it seems to be brake dust.

[parttimer]

are they unfinished aluminium? I know some people say they have better results with trix over sonax.

[swanicyouth]

I have this same issue on my Pathfinder. Rather than tell you what will work, I can tell you what doesn't work and what I plan on trying next that I believe should work.

I tried IronX (didn't do squat), PBs Spray and Rinse Wheel Cleaner, scrubbing, clay, and even mineral spirits. It helped, but the embedded stuff is still in there.

I probably would only use Wheel Bright on those wheels as an absolute last resort - although I don't think it will remove that stuff completely.

What I believe should work best, and what I plan on trying next is P21S Polishing Soap and possibly P21S Multi Surface Restorer. These products can clean up the nastiest exhaust tips - so I'm thinking they should work good here.

The MSR isn't supposed to be used on "paint" I believe, but the defects it may possibly leave should be better than black embedded brake dust.

[Allmtrh22]

are they unfinished aluminium? I know some people say they have better results with trix over sonax.

Spokes are painted, lips might be clear coated and the barrel might be unfinished.

[Wes Bremec]

Wow two piece gram lights. Hand made in japan baby! I used iron x and then p21s polishing soap for the remainder. Wheel barrels take time to make look good it's the bottom line. I will tell you a secret that works good, I use 3m adhesive remover with micro cloth and do spot cleaning also. I recommend that you use this product in a well ventilated are and also with proper gloves l.

[Wes Bremec]

Those are not clear coated they are standard aluminum

[parttimer]

Ok, check somewhere like eastwood products or caswell plating, even harbor freight for their metal polishing kits. They go on a drill or die grinder, they will have a few different bars that offer a cutting agent. That might be your best bet if its just plain polished aluminium.

[geekdout]

Proper care would be required to protect the painted parts of the wheels but I would try Duragloss 860 HD Aluminum cleaner and brightner. I have never used this on wheels myself but I have used it as a precleaner before polishing aluminum with great results. On DG's website it says it is also made to remove brake dust so I think it should work for your situation.

I really like the wheels not mention the tires Falken 615s. I would love to see a picture of the wheels on whatever car they were on.

[Allmtrh22]

Ok, check somewhere like eastwood products or caswell plating, even harbor freight for their metal polishing kits. They go on a drill or die grinder, they will have a few different bars that offer a cutting agent. That might be your best bet if its just plain polished aluminium.


What about the mothers polishing cone?
I have metal polish but didn't think I would need to use that but if it's the only way to clean the barrel then I guess I will have to get some sand paper too to re polish the lips as well.

And as for a picture of the car they are on.
My rice rocket.
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[allenk4]

Do a test spot using a Magic Eraser.

If that does not work, do a small test spot with metal polish and 0000 Steel Wool.