ok, so when i get paid next (next week) im probably going to pick up these rims from are wreakers, but im wondering how would i go about cleaning these rims up to make them look like new? there are spots on them that just look like ****. Any Ideas?

these are the rims

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...angerRims3.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...angerRims2.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...angerRims1.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...RangerRims.jpg

 

What do you plan on doing with them?

Honestly, for stuff that is that rough, I wouldn't be spending too much money on it.

Since it is not chrome or highly polished, I would suggest first just take a brush to them with some car wash soap and water. Use a scotch bright pad and really any cleaner/degreaser(I have used that orange cleaner before) let it soak and scrub it. Rinse and wash it again. Then what I suggest is get one of those "buffer *****" to attach to a drill and some metal polish and go to work.

Of course, there are professional products out there, but some can get expensive, with basically the same results as my way of doing this. If you do choose to go that way... www.danase.com is a great place to find products, I'm sure the owner Bob can help you find what is right for you.

 

First find out if they are polished, machine clear coated, or what.

Polished - I use Meguiars All Wheel Cleaner on my wheels, a good metal polish like NXT metal polish and elbow grease would work great after a good scrubbing. The Mothers power ball seems to be popular.

Machined Clear Coated - You could clean with an all wheel cleaner (I use the above). Then you could clay the wheels, cleaner wax, polish, then wax, I use NXT(machined clear coated is essentially like paint on a car)(also, the steps is the 3 step process from the Meguiars line).

I am fond of the Meguiars line and they aren't so expensive that it's not worth it.

If they are polished or uncoated, it may take a while to clean them up. Test a spot with the metal cleaner if your not sure and if the results from using the metal polish comes off black (after a good cleaning that is) then they are not clear coated (kinda like a uncoated aluminum boat if your detailing).

Clear coated, they should clean up fast unless the clear coat has failed and coming off, then the wheel underneath starts to look like crud.

I've seen shops clean and polish wheels for about 200-250 bucks for all 4 if they are uncoated. A buddy of mine did that with a set and they turned out great, he got the wheels free and now they look like new.

Good luck

Hope that helps.

I frequent the Meguiars Online forum and those guys are a great help, just join the forum such as this great one and ask away. Someone will chime in. Or....wait for others to chime in here. This forum is great, but the MOL forum is just for detailing our cars.

Aaron

 

well thanks for all the help, but ive found a much much better deal, so i went with that. I got a set of 4 rims/tires for $150can. ill post some pics of those for ya.

https://dodgeforum.com/m_799563/mpag.../tm.htm#799563