Jack in Norfolk Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 how do you clean alloys? How clean can you expect to get them? These have been sitting in a junkyard for a while and have green algae like stains on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 I used a brillo pad, a few pads of steel wool, some harsh cleaning agent i found in the closet. The other day i was at the hardware store, and they had a tube of "aluminum polish" on sale, so i picked it up. Havent tried it yet, but when i do i'll update everyone. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hassey Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 A long time ago i spent something like 10.00 for Mothers mag and wheel cleaner 4 oz jar although that stuff works great, what i found out and just like subarujunkie said SOS Pads do every bit as good and a whole lot cheaper Hassey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sucker king Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 i had great success with mothers on alloys. better then brillo for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagonsOnly Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Use a very fine body/paintwork rubbing compound. If they're really scratched/oiled, start with a coarser grit. I use No. 7 brand orange body compound for the coarse work and polish up with Turtle Wax Extra-Fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack in Norfolk Posted October 4, 2003 Author Share Posted October 4, 2003 sounds good. although I thought that a brillo par might be a little harsh? But if you guys say so. -Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 I have used them to clean alloy wheels too, they are great for the initial cleaning, then follow up with a good polish to really make 'em shine. and if you want to keep that shine for a while, use some sort of sealer after polishing. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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