cleaning oxidized/neglected 3 piece wheels (wheels with bolts)

**specv10** · 08-26-2013, 07:16 PM

so i own a set of racing hart type c 3 piece wheels and for a very long time i neglected them.
this is when i first purchased them

Before i knew anything about serious detailing i would just rinse them and give them a wipe down and that was it. Well over time the brake dust from my brembos + dirt and grime started getting worse around the bolts and on the actual bolts themselves. Ever since joining here i have taken the time to improve the appearance and have recently got them looking decent but i can tell theres roomf or improvement. I got them to a point where they look good and have placed some collinite 845 on them while i get some tips from you guys

For the actual lips i tried mothers products using the powerball, neverdull, blue magic and recently used CG ultra fine metal wax/polish which seems to have brought back the shine on the lips..

now im not 100% sure but i beleive my wheels have 36 bolts and i cant find a way to clean the bolts themselves and around them without using a microfiber towel and jamming my finger repeatedly on the bolts and every sections takes about 4-6 passes and the end result is still a dull finish .

Is there a tip you guys could share with me or an idea to speed the process up and restore the shine. Shops will charge anywhere from $200-$400 to take them apart and repolish them which at that point i might as well purchase new lips entirely.
Also would help on a detail ill be doing soon a friends car who owns neglected ccws with the same issue as mine

These are uncoated aluminum wheels btw ( learned the hard way ) lol

**specv10** · 08-26-2013, 08:38 PM

can a moderator add NEED HELP: to the beginning of the thread title

i skimmed through my post and it almost seems like a review or how to of sorts but im actually wanting help and advice lol

**jamesboyy** · 08-26-2013, 08:55 PM

Do you have a soft short handle brush? it can help clean around those bolts nooks and crannies also a Daytona speed master Jr is good too now as for shine on the bolts use your power ball never dull,etc on them it that dont work then make a project to take the wheels apart and polish each bolt till your happy with the shine

**jamesboyy** · 08-26-2013, 11:18 PM

I know i be a pain in you know where but by any chance do you have a Rotary Tool? i have one from HF with variable speed what i am trying to say is a rotary tool with polishing bits can help you polish around all 36 bolts and bring the shine back

Variable Speed Rotary Tool Kit

**specv10** · 08-27-2013, 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by jamesboyy

I know i be a pain in you know where but by any chance do you have a Rotary Tool? i have one from HF with variable speed what i am trying to say is a rotary tool with polishing bits can help you polish around all 36 bolts and bring the shine back

Variable Speed Rotary Tool Kit

this actually might work!!!
going to stop by HF and pick one up