Best way to clean rims on Trigos?

[dcdoug]

What's the best way to clean the aluminum rims on Trigos? There are some spots that don't come off with just soap and water. Wheels are as they came from Shelby. I am not sure if they are sealed or not, but they don't seem like they are.

[Got the Bug]

I usually don't use soap and water to clean my rims (exception is when I remove the wheels and clean off the inside brake dust).

I started out using Mother's aluminum polish, but found that I like the Meguiar's Hot Rims polish better. The Meguiar's works great on my side pipes as well.

[dcdoug]

Originally Posted by Got the Bug

I usually don't use soap and water to clean my rims (exception is when I remove the wheels and clean off the inside brake dust).

I started out using Mother's aluminum polish, but found that I like the Meguiar's Hot Rims polish better. The Meguiar's works great on my side pipes as well.

Exactly what I was looking for - thanks! There are three options, which do you find is best?

Meguiar's Hot Rims Aluminum Wheel Cleaner:
http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Rims-...3780901&sr=8-3

Meguiars Hot Rims /Cool Care All Wheel Cleaner (MEGG9524) 24oz. :
http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-MEGG9...3780901&sr=8-7

Meguiar's G13508 Hot Rims Mag and Aluminum Polish:
http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G1350...3781242&sr=1-1

[Got the Bug]

The label on my says Hot Rims Mag and Aluminum Wheel Polish.

The Hot Rims Aluminum Wheel polish is the stuff...works great. I just put on some throw away latex gloves, then use one rag for applying the polish and a couple of clean rags to remove it.

Just corrected my post....this is the stuff.

Meguiar's G13508 Hot Rims Mag and Aluminum Polish

http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G1350...3781242&sr=1-1

[Randy Rosenberg]

I've been using Mother's for 10 years on my Trigos. I'll have to look in to the Meguiar's product when my tub of Mother's runs empty...

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by Randy Rosenberg

I've been using Mother's for 10 years on my Trigos. I'll have to look in to the Meguiar's product when my tub of Mother's runs empty...

I've tried both. The Mother's product is excellent, it just seems like the Meguiar's is a little easier to apply and clean off.

[FUNFER2]

Buy the Mothers products called, "Power Ball". Simply,.. fantastic stuff.
I use their new "Power Cone" and it's much easier to get in all the small places on Cobra type wheels. (I have the Team III)

I have three different sizes and all work very well. I also use them on my engine parts as well.

https://store.mothers.com/product_in...products_id=59

https://store.mothers.com/index.php?cPath=4

[1985 CCX]

As with my last car I opted for the oxidized magnesium look using ally wheels. They, meaning ally, are safer and less $$$$ than older magnesium Halibrands....

My Halibrands had painted centers with treated lip.............

My FIA's are totally treated for the Mag look.....
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[dcdoug]

Thanks all!

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by 1985 CCX

. They are safer and less $$$$....

Safer? In what way are they safer (than I assume you mean polished wheels)?

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

Safer? In what way are they safer (than I assume you mean polished wheels)?

Uhh, Chas... clearly shiny wheels are more hazardous than dull wheels because the glint from the shine has the potential to blind other drivers. Kind of like RodKnock's entire car.

[Bob In Ct]

You guys know I can't help myself with these matters. "Rims" usually implies that we have a 2 part assembly consisting of rims and hubs, like a truck wheel. What we have are "wheels".

Later tonight I'm writing to my local TV station in an attempt toget them to stop saying "Convicted Felon", like there's any other kind.

Bob

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Uhh, Chas... clearly shiny wheels are more hazardous than dull wheels because the glint from the shine has the potential to blind other drivers. Kind of like RodKnock's entire car.

I think he meant aluminum is safer than magnesium and clearly my car is not a hazard parked in my garage with a car cover on it for 360 days a year.

And furthermore, the drivers out there that choose to not use their turn signals when they change lanes, or the drivers who can't seem to get the F off the phone or stop texting while driving, are a far worse hazard than my shiny aluminum Cobra driven occasionally on weekends. So there.

[1985 CCX]

You guys are tough tonight.......

[ERA Chas]

OK Jeff,

You mean 1965 mags are less safe than ally or my 1992 mags? So far, (with not letting them oxidize) mine are showing no signs of un-safeness.

[dcdoug]

Wow, nothing like generating a little controversy by asking for the best product to clean my wheels. Must be a slow night.

[Hitch]

Wenyol works great too..