How do I clean these wheels?

neilbardsley · Post by **neilbardsley** » Mon May 22, 2023 1:27 pm

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 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Mon May 22, 2023 1:32 pm

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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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davidoft · Post by **davidoft** » Mon May 22, 2023 2:57 pm

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

Sam · Post by **Sam** » Mon May 22, 2023 3:08 pm

davidoft wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 2:57 pm 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

I agree. Doable DIY, but it looks like the black paint is flaking too so it might be worth getting them done professionally.

neilbardsley · Post by **neilbardsley** » Tue May 23, 2023 10:07 am

Thank you. Unfortunately, the car lives outside so will never be perfect

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Black Betty · Post by **Black Betty** » Thu May 25, 2023 1:22 pm

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.

KS · Post by KS » Thu May 25, 2023 3:19 pm

They're definitely repros.

Dean.s · Post by **Dean.s** » Fri Jun 09, 2023 2:03 pm

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.

RobFrost · Post by **RobFrost** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 7:31 am

If they're magnesium no paint will last. There's something in the mag that makes painting impossible. Only long term solution is to re-anodise professionally.

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KS · Post by KS » Mon Jun 19, 2023 7:47 am

RobFrost wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 7:31 am If they're magnesium no paint will last. There's something in the mag that makes painting impossible. Only long term solution is to re-anodise professionally.

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They're ally repros...

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Tue Jun 20, 2023 1:22 pm

neilbardsley wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 1:27 pm 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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Finding it quite hard to see as photo is quite blurred.

but i have had very good results by using scrunched up tinfoil lubricated with washing up liquid. Do not use the foil on the black bits.

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