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superman73
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 Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:16 am Post subject: cleaning "water" spots on aluminum wheels |
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ive got a set of riviera wheels that i bought used and they are pretty clean except for some spots on the aluminum, like water spots. what is the best way to clean them before polishing them? i have some mothers aluminum polish and a power ball.
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Matt Wilson
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If the aluminum is raw (no clearcoat) I would get a green (fine) scotch brite pad - even one with a sponge on it from the grocery store will work. And gently scrub.
Assuming you are going to polish anyway.
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superman73
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the "spots" actually appear to be the white corrosion in the early stages. i did use a green scotchbrite pad earlier with some aluminum wash by eagle one. i then polished them with mothers aluminum polish and a rag. i can get the power ball to work good.
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Matt Wilson
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Well, polishing is basically abrading the surface micron by micron until the surface is shiny. Maybe consider some type of clear coating to protect all of your hard work.
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