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Myself · 12-26-2011, 12:21 PM

Yes it will foam up and really clean it up well, but.....it will also leave it a darker shade of gray. I would suggest bead blasting on cast aluminum parts. That is, unless the darker color doesn't bother you.

LPB · 01-19-2012, 01:24 PM

Any update on this as would really like to see how your wheels look after the clean?
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El Campo · 01-19-2012, 10:42 PM

Still trying to buy some of this. Having a hell of a time buying any. Will def update soon as I find some
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jmedero · 01-19-2012, 11:04 PM

Did you contact the detail shop I posted on the first page? You can also go online to any company online that sells detail supplies.
Push come to shove get the mothers or eagle one chrome and wire wheel cleaner. It shouldn't be that hard to find.
I can try and mail you some but the post office might not like that. Lol
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jmedero · 01-19-2012, 11:05 PM

Also detailgeek.com should have some.
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LPB · 01-20-2012, 05:17 AM

Ok no problem I will keep an eye on this thread! Thanks
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El Campo · 01-20-2012, 08:41 AM

It was a no go at the detail shop. They want to do the wheels themselves. I'll try that website
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Myself · 01-23-2012, 10:04 AM

You could also try some bathtub cleaner designed to remove soap scum, like scrubbing bubbles. You'd be suprised how many different things that will clean up.

C/10 King · 03-23-2012, 01:06 PM

Wow, I wish I would seen this thread earlier, I found some Intro Vista on craig's list 5 months ago in the same shape as "J Medero's" post 15 pic 1, but I'm a scareddy cat, so I took them it had the tires removed and had them professionally polished at 100 buck a wheel

(ouch) but they look real purdy now

.

jmedero · 03-23-2012, 01:25 PM

I picked up some billets the other day. I cleaned one of the wheels last night. Took about 30 min on this wheel using the method listed on page one.
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carboncrew · 04-18-2012, 05:21 PM

I accidentally sprayed chrome wheel cleaner (specific to chrome wheels only) on aluminum wheels. It must've had an acid in it because it dulled the aluminum immediately. I polished them after I messed them up and they turned out better than new. Maybe look for a chrome cleaner like this????

El Campo · 06-20-2012, 10:58 PM

FINALLY managed to get some of this acid. Had a heck of a time getting anyone to sell me some. But man did it work good. I had some SUPER deep pits and had to end up sanding the entire hoop with 600 and some of it with 400 even but then with a little jewelers rouge and buffing wheel after the acid and the Pentias turned out GREAT!!

jmedero · 06-20-2012, 11:05 PM

Hell yea buddy!!! Look at you getting your polish on.
Nice work man.
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**67cheby** · 06-22-2012, 10:02 AM

they look great !

**youngrodder** · 07-17-2012, 03:10 PM

Anyone know if acid would screw up a rim with a painted face? My billet wheels look good now, I'm just thinking of down the road. Here is a pick of the wheel in quesiton.

jhaymon · 07-19-2012, 10:47 AM

muric acid, alumabrite, wire wheel cleaner..are any acid of that nature will take paint off.

hey you guys don't forget if you use acid on your wheels you must neutralize it afterward. pour some baking soda in your soap and water mix and clean them with that before polishing. they dull allot faster if you don't and in rare cases can etch the wheels over time.

**youngrodder** · 07-20-2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jhaymon

muric acid, alumabrite, wire wheel cleaner..are any acid of that nature will take paint off.

hey you guys don't forget if you use acid on your wheels you must neutralize it afterward. pour some baking soda in your soap and water mix and clean them with that before polishing. they dull allot faster if you don't and in rare cases can etch the wheels over time.

That's kind of what I thought. Thanks for the letting me know

Marc

jhaymon · 07-21-2012, 04:44 AM

i just read how much of a problem he had getting acid to clean the rims. i use a product called alumabrite. its a boat cleaner and you get it at any boat supply shop.

mixermike · 07-22-2012, 10:24 PM

Around here NAPA sells alumabrite,never had a problem with it hurting the paint
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Mudder · 07-30-2012, 10:28 AM

Man just go to California Custom's web site and get you some of their 2 step aluminum wheel cleaner/polish. I buy the purple polish by the gallon. Once you get them looking pretty good you won't need the acid (step 1).

Blue_Aura · 09-15-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Wow, I wish I would seen this thread earlier, I found some Intro Vista on craig's list 5 months ago in the same shape as "J Medero's" post 15 pic 1, but I'm a scareddy cat, so I took them it had the tires removed and had them professionally polished at 100 buck a wheel

(ouch) but they look real purdy now

.

Hey, were you at the Home Depot in Tracy yesterday (Friday the 14th)? I saw you (thought it must be you) loading stuff into the bed. I told my wife, "Hey, I know that truck! The owner lives in A****er. I should go introduce my self." to which she promptly replied, "No, because the boys have swimming at 2:30 in Livermore and you can talk forever!" so sorry I didn't come over and say hello. Beautiful truck! Love the two-tone and the rims.
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12-26-2011, 12:21 PM	#26
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,127	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels Yes it will foam up and really clean it up well, but.....it will also leave it a darker shade of gray. I would suggest bead blasting on cast aluminum parts. That is, unless the darker color doesn't bother you.

01-19-2012, 01:24 PM	#27
LPB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 26	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels Any update on this as would really like to see how your wheels look after the clean? Posted via Mobile Device

01-19-2012, 10:42 PM	#28
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels Still trying to buy some of this. Having a hell of a time buying any. Will def update soon as I find some Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

01-19-2012, 11:04 PM	#29
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels Did you contact the detail shop I posted on the first page? You can also go online to any company online that sells detail supplies. Push come to shove get the mothers or eagle one chrome and wire wheel cleaner. It shouldn't be that hard to find. I can try and mail you some but the post office might not like that. Lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

01-19-2012, 11:05 PM	#30
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels Also detailgeek.com should have some. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

01-20-2012, 05:17 AM	#31
LPB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 26	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels Ok no problem I will keep an eye on this thread! Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

01-20-2012, 08:41 AM	#32
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels It was a no go at the detail shop. They want to do the wheels themselves. I'll try that website Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

01-23-2012, 10:04 AM	#33
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,127	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels You could also try some bathtub cleaner designed to remove soap scum, like scrubbing bubbles. You'd be suprised how many different things that will clean up.

03-23-2012, 01:06 PM	#34
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels Wow, I wish I would seen this thread earlier, I found some Intro Vista on craig's list 5 months ago in the same shape as "J Medero's" post 15 pic 1, but I'm a scareddy cat, so I took them it had the tires removed and had them professionally polished at 100 buck a wheel (ouch) but they look real purdy now . Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

03-23-2012, 01:25 PM	#35
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels I picked up some billets the other day. I cleaned one of the wheels last night. Took about 30 min on this wheel using the method listed on page one. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

04-18-2012, 05:21 PM	#36
carboncrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 446	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels I accidentally sprayed chrome wheel cleaner (specific to chrome wheels only) on aluminum wheels. It must've had an acid in it because it dulled the aluminum immediately. I polished them after I messed them up and they turned out better than new. Maybe look for a chrome cleaner like this????

06-20-2012, 10:58 PM	#37
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels FINALLY managed to get some of this acid. Had a heck of a time getting anyone to sell me some. But man did it work good. I had some SUPER deep pits and had to end up sanding the entire hoop with 600 and some of it with 400 even but then with a little jewelers rouge and buffing wheel after the acid and the Pentias turned out GREAT!! Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

06-20-2012, 11:05 PM	#38
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels Hell yea buddy!!! Look at you getting your polish on. Nice work man. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

06-22-2012, 10:02 AM	#39
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07-17-2012, 03:10 PM	#40
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,750	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels Anyone know if acid would screw up a rim with a painted face? My billet wheels look good now, I'm just thinking of down the road. Here is a pick of the wheel in quesiton. Attached Images __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857



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07-19-2012, 10:47 AM	#41
jhaymon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: southeast texas Posts: 210	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels muric acid, alumabrite, wire wheel cleaner..are any acid of that nature will take paint off. hey you guys don't forget if you use acid on your wheels you must neutralize it afterward. pour some baking soda in your soap and water mix and clean them with that before polishing. they dull allot faster if you don't and in rare cases can etch the wheels over time. __________________ is it done yet?

07-21-2012, 04:44 AM	#43
jhaymon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: southeast texas Posts: 210	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels i just read how much of a problem he had getting acid to clean the rims. i use a product called alumabrite. its a boat cleaner and you get it at any boat supply shop. __________________ is it done yet?

07-22-2012, 10:24 PM	#44
mixermike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 606	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels Around here NAPA sells alumabrite,never had a problem with it hurting the paint Posted via Mobile Device

07-30-2012, 10:28 AM	#45
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Re: How to get oxidation off billet wheels Man just go to California Custom's web site and get you some of their 2 step aluminum wheel cleaner/polish. I buy the purple polish by the gallon. Once you get them looking pretty good you won't need the acid (step 1).

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