alloy wheels

[Rednife]

I have the alloy wheels (look like a turbine) on my Wag. What can I do to make them shine again? They look like hell.

[millerlo]

I'm in HVAC so it is easy for me, you would make them sparkle if you used coil cleaner on them. I use the acid not the base. Make sure to spray it on the metal of the rim. Watch yourself, this strong stuff will eat your face off!!! I used to get a red alloy acid cleaner a Auto Zone but they stopped handling it, then I started using my coil cleaner which does a better job and for less money. Max time is 15 minutes use a kitchen plate brush with a long handle and gloves.

Stand back when you rinse, then after that use soap which will neutralize the acid.

Mike

[Iron Horse]

Hey Rednife, check out this site.
http://www.por15.com/restorationkits.html#WheelRestorationPolishingKit I have not personally used this kit, but a buddy of mine did with great results, I mean they look like new http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

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Andy

Iron Horse:
1988 Grand Wag
stock 360, TF727, NP229, D44's F/R, 31x10.5 BFG AT's stuffed in stock wheel wells, and no WOOD.
soon to have:
BDS 4" lift, 3" body lift, 33"-35" BFG MT's, complete repaint and body work

[80wag.Darryl]

I used this eagle one aluminum cleaner.You spray it on wait a minute,the scrub it then spray it off.Dont use steel wool to scrub it though.

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SOA,32x11.50's,3" body lift,Pretty Darn Quick.
"Lead Follow,Or Get The F#%& Out Of The Way" !

[hkjensli]

When I cleaned our rims i used Westleys white wall tire shine, they became pretty nice!

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http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1545688&a=11719353&p=41987980&Sequence=0

http://www.angelfire.com/fl4/norwegianwoodie/

Drive safe, drive a FSJ!

[Rick]

if they dont have a clear coat on them use an SOS pad or brillo pads. they will work wonders for aluminum wheels. i shined up a new set of slots only to find out all but one was warped, doh, man was i pissed. but they look great in the parts pile http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

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87 Grand wagoneer/360/D44's/TF727/NP229/for now.(208 waiting)
85 Grand Wagoneer LTD (soon to be parts beast)
NP229/TF727/D44/AMC20/Warn Hubs/
15x8 Black RockCrawlers/stock tires :(
FSJ's FOREVER BABY
my site www.geocities.com/thewagoneerman/ (http://www.geocities.com/thewagoneerman/)
1978 Kawasaki KZ650
90 pontiac sunbird

[Stuka]

Use "Never Dull". Its what we use in the marines to chine everything. Takes everything from rust to tarnish off. Works great.

[RudyC]

STUKA.
Where do you find never dull?

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79 WAGONEER (SOLD IT, BUT WILL FIND A LESS RUSTY ONE LATER)
79 DODGE, MY LIL RED TRUCK. 318, 4BBL HOLLEY,TF727.
pictures at:
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1500380&a=11321052

[Gladi8r]

If I am not mistaken...I think Wal-Mart sells it. http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

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DON

1988 GW mostly stock, <---Wifey's truck (won't let me "fix it up")

1971 J-4000,Rhino Grille(to be installed)
360 CID 2v, 245 HP, 365 ft/lb
T-18A, Dana 20, PTO, DANA 44 (Front/Rear)
71 Gladiator Pics (http://briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/gladi8r1971?d&.flabel=fld2&.src=bc)

78 GW (parts truck)
360 4v Th400
Dana 44 F/R
78 Wagoneer Pics (http://briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/gladi8r1971?d&.flabel=fld3&.src=bc)

[Rick]

they sure do. wally world and most autoparts stores carry it. i just used some on my kaw this morning, man does it work good. http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/wink.gif

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87 Grand wagoneer/360/D44's/TF727/NP229/for now.(208 waiting)
85 Grand Wagoneer LTD (parts beast)
NP229/TF727/D44/AMC20/Warn Hubs/
15x8 Black RockCrawlers/stock tires :( for now ;)
FSJ's FOREVER BABY
my site www.geocities.com/thewagoneerman/ (http://www.geocities.com/thewagoneerman/)
1978 Kawasaki KZ650
90 pontiac sunbird

[Woody Mammoth]

I found my "Never Dull" at True Value Hardware. On my 91 GW rim, clear coats are still on them. Unfortunately some clear coat has scretch marks and aluminum was attacked by road salt. Very ugly indeed.

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Woody Mammoth
1991 Grand Wagoneer

[Stuka]

Yup, its simple, yes very effective http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/smile.gif

[Stuka]

Yup, its simple, yet very effective http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by Stuka (edited April 23, 2001).]

[River Beast]

Never Dull is a good start... but if you want a REALLY good shine... chrome-like... I use Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish. It's a paste polish that you rub on until it oxidizes and truns black, then polish it off... depending how bad they are, you may want to use Mother's for the finishing toiuch. I polish my rims once a month... religiously...Mother's is great for all metals... you would be surprised what shines with Mother's

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Todd
"River Beast" (http://home.earthlink.net/~tjnkk)
http://home.earthlink.net/~riverbeast/rbthnl.jpg
14" of total Lift on 39.5" Swampers
44's locked with 4.89's
...and other stuff...
My Original FSJ site (http://www.geocities.com/spazz4life)
riverbeast@earthlink.net
"When approaching an intersection, remember...
the vehicle with the BIGGEST TIRES has the right of way..."

'93 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban...a.k.a. "FSJ Hauler"

[IBJPIN]

I still can't figure why anyone with such a ugly JEEP to start with would want to attempt to make it look pretty. Sounds kinda like puttin' lipstick on a pig. :0

[hkjensli]

Riverbeast Isn`t polishing your rims every month killin ya?

I polished the rims of a 79 once, that takes time!

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http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1545688&a=11719353&p=41987980&Sequence=0

http://www.angelfire.com/fl4/norwegianwoodie/

Drive safe, drive a FSJ!

[JeepFreak]

Man if my rig is clean enough to polish the wheels than I'm not having enough fun. Oh well I think the last time mine had a bath was when it rained or does that count?

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JeepFreak

[River Beast]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by hkjensli:
Riverbeast Isn`t polishing your rims every month killin ya?

I polished the rims of a 79 once, that takes time!

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Not at all!!! If you keep 'em clean and polish regularly... takes nothing.... about 15-10 per wheel.... that's if you keep them up... I thoroughly clean my FSJ undercarriage after every trip.... that way inspection goes quick with nothing falling on me... http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/wink.gif Polishing is easy....



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Todd
"River Beast" (http://home.earthlink.net/~tjnkk)
http://home.earthlink.net/~riverbeast/rbthnl.jpg
14" of total Lift on 39.5" Swampers
44's locked with 4.89's
...and other stuff...
My Original FSJ site (http://www.geocities.com/spazz4life)
riverbeast@earthlink.net
"When approaching an intersection, remember...
the vehicle with the BIGGEST TIRES has the right of way..."

'93 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban...a.k.a. "FSJ Hauler"

[River Beast]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by IBJPIN:
I still can't figure why anyone with such a ugly JEEP to start with would want to attempt to make it look pretty. Sounds kinda like puttin' lipstick on a pig. :0<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Depends on how you look at them... I for one see potential in EVERY FSJ.... reguardless of current condition...I remember when people used to laugh at me in mine when I first got it.... it's WHOLE DIFFERENT STORY NOW!!!!


There must be a start somewhere... you just have to find your personal starting point...some it's the rims... others it's the drivetrain... others is paint and body...to each his/her own...


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Todd
"River Beast" (http://home.earthlink.net/~tjnkk)
http://home.earthlink.net/~riverbeast/rbthnl.jpg
14" of total Lift on 39.5" Swampers
44's locked with 4.89's
...and other stuff...
My Original FSJ site (http://www.geocities.com/spazz4life)
riverbeast@earthlink.net
"When approaching an intersection, remember...
the vehicle with the BIGGEST TIRES has the right of way..."

'93 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban...a.k.a. "FSJ Hauler"

[stuart]

So what about the clear coat? Mine is chipped and scratched in some places. Do I take it all off, if so with what? Do I then apply something like it or go with out?