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06-26-2011, 06:56 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Birmingham,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA, 363 Stroker
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Suggestions for Cleaning Older PSE Wheels??
I just bought a 68 mustang that has a set of PSE GT-40 wheels. The car was caught up in some shop drama and ended up sitting outside for 3 years. The wheels have developed a bit of a gold hue to them and i would like to know what product would be best to use to attempt to clean the wheels. I checked to see if they were clear powdercoated and they are not. So, i guess the aluminum has simply changed color. Im hopeful that there might be a product i can use to clean them before resorting to blasting the wheels with a mild abrasive.
Thanks
Chris
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06-26-2011, 07:13 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Since they are not powdercoated or painted, I suggest giving them a bath in automotive grade thinner. A quick wipe down should do the trick, but as scrub brush will work on those hard to reach spots.
Bill S.
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06-26-2011, 08:27 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: San Antonio Valley Ca,
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Napa sells a Aluminum Brightener that contains phosphoric acid. Almost anything with an acid content works well, just don't let it dry on the wheel or it will streak.
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06-26-2011, 09:09 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Birmingham,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA, 363 Stroker
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The polished surround portion is still in great shape, it's the rough cast center section that is yellowed.
Is the brightener from autozone something i can spray on or is it a polish?
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09-19-2011, 12:34 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Chicago,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 454 S.O.
Posts: 1,684
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redmt
Napa sells a Aluminum Brightener that contains phosphoric acid. Almost anything with an acid content works well, just don't let it dry on the wheel or it will streak.
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This stuff works great. Cleaned my nasty intake, looks brand new. Let them dry upside down.
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09-19-2011, 01:17 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ivins, UT, USA,
UT
Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Classic, 428CJ, 4-Speed Ford, CCX-3057
Posts: 110
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Agree with the posts on anything with Phosphoric acid. OSPHO is a trade name of another product available at most hardware stores, but you do need to rinse off to avoid damaging the finish.
Kirk
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