Cleaning the barrels of the wheels

[psnt1ol]

Background

Starting a new job on Monday and had the entire week off. Bored out of my mind. Since I am allergic to any housework or household chores ( not really...I just don't like doing them) and with the wife out of the house today, I was looking for a car related project to pass the time.

Walked by the garage and noticed a set of RIMS that I forgotten about. The face of the wheels were fine but the barrels needed help.

The process was fairly straight forward (put on safety equipment ...apply products....scrub.....then rinse).

Weapons of choice

TRIX
D140
Bug/Tar (happy face) sponge
Chemical resistant brushes

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=95805

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Precautions and Protections

Gloves
Goggles
Face mask
Moved project outdoor for ventilation

Post cleaning with an APC

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Dried then applied TRIX

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Scrubbed then Rinsed

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Applied D140, rinsed, and dried

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Here are all the Wheels...Before & After

Wheel 1
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=95793
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Wheel 2
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Wheel 3
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Wheel 4
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The wheels are not 100%. They are much better than before. There are some stains remaining still that only a re-spray can fix but I am happy with the outcome never-the-less.

If the wife ever finds out what I did today....my "Honey Do List" will be a mile long next week.:laughing:

[whavens]

They might not be 100 %, but they are 1000% better.

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[Sizzle Chest]

So much better! A great project!

[fly07sti]

Looking good Peter. Did you coat them?

[psnt1ol]

Looking good Peter. Did you coat them?

Not yet....Thinking about it....

[psnt1ol]

So much better! A great project!

Thanks.
If the wife finds out.....I most likely will be cleaning the bathroom next week.

[psnt1ol]

They might not be 100 %, but they are 1000% better.

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Thanks!!!!

[Sicoupe]

Great turnaround my friend:)

[dcjredline]

Ive found Iron-X to work crazy good on caked on stuff like that (better than the TRIX) just an FYI but I wouldnt be upset at those results!

[psnt1ol]

Great turnaround my friend:)

Thank you very much!!!

[psnt1ol]

Ive found Iron-X to work crazy good on caked on stuff like that (better than the TRIX) just an FYI but I wouldnt be upset at those results!

I do have a gallon of IronX on the shelve. :laughing:

Much like most Autogeeks on the forum...I also have more products than projects.

I've been sitting on that liter of TRIX for a while and I was hoping to use some of it up. There were some tar and left over adhesive (from the weights) on the wheels. This seemed like the perfect spot to use this product...IMO.

[larry33]

Darren Priest said he uses Rapid Remover for especially caked on grease and tar. Is that useful here?

[Keeper Oath]

What a great way to spend some time. I used to like going to the garage and get out my cleaning supplies to work on my Cherry '48 3/4 ton Chevy Work Truck.


Where I was living in the mid 70s we didn't have as many cleaning supplies to choose from. Much of my cleaning was done with Comet, Rubbing Compound, Polish, Wax and lots of Elbow Grease.

I'd enjoy a few bottles of Little Kings Ale (a Cincinnati Brew) along the way just to make my day even more enjoyable.