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How do I clean these wheels?
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neilbardsley
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How do I clean these wheels?
I've tried soap and water, normal metal clearer, WD 40 but no luck? Any ideas how to clean/shine the metal strip?
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Lightweight_911
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Re: How do I clean these wheels?
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Not a lot you can do IMO as that's under the anodising.
The only thing I can suggest is repeated light coats of Vaseline (petroleum jelly) then buffing with a soft cloth.
Over time this might improve the appearance - but don't expect great improvements ...
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Not a lot you can do IMO as that's under the anodising.
The only thing I can suggest is repeated light coats of Vaseline (petroleum jelly) then buffing with a soft cloth.
Over time this might improve the appearance - but don't expect great improvements ...
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Re: How do I clean these wheels?
they look like repro wheels? looks like there is corrosion under the laquer, only way to fix it is to remove the old laquer, polish and re laquer
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Re: How do I clean these wheels?
I agree. Doable DIY, but it looks like the black paint is flaking too so it might be worth getting them done professionally.
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neilbardsley
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Re: How do I clean these wheels?
Thank you. Unfortunately, the car lives outside so will never be perfect
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Re: How do I clean these wheels?
Those look like Gasburners, but not sure if your wheels are originals or repro's.
Aluminium or Magnesium?
I would sand them and repaint/respray the black and I would spray the 'polished' parts silver/aluminium.
Aluminium or Magnesium?
I would sand them and repaint/respray the black and I would spray the 'polished' parts silver/aluminium.
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Re: How do I clean these wheels?
They're definitely repros.
Re: How do I clean these wheels?
Does it say heritage above the crest on the centre cap?
i have those, bought from jbm wheels? and mine are starting to go in a few places under the clear on the rim. mine is garaged too.
i have those, bought from jbm wheels? and mine are starting to go in a few places under the clear on the rim. mine is garaged too.
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