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cleaning Fuchs wheels
....what is the correct procedure / product to clean chrome Fuchs rims ?
CHEERS ! WITT ! PS: 1988 Carrera Cabriolet Last edited by witt; 04-10-2012 at 04:16 PM.. |
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04-10-2012, 01:58 PM
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04-10-2012, 03:31 PM
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are you sure that they are "chrome", or is the alloy actually polished? Big difference....
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04-10-2012, 06:53 PM
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Most Fuchs are anodized aluminum. Big difference. Soap and water.
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04-10-2012, 07:55 PM
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I am going to try soap, water and elbow grease. CHEERS ! WITT ! |
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04-11-2012, 10:42 AM
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Soap and water is good for the cleaning. I then rub the wheels with Vaseline (petroleum jelly). This is specifically recommended by Porsche in the manual and works like a charm. I'm glad to see that your were not chromed. Chroming Fuchs is a bad idea.
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04-11-2012, 12:45 PM
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Dumb question : using vaseline won't make them sticky and gather dirt ? I guess you wipe the vaseline after ?
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04-11-2012, 04:23 PM
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Use the Vaseline like it is a wax. Rub it in good and then buff it off. Sounds like a weird idea but it works well and won't damage the paint or the anodized areas. It is also the second cheapest car care product behind water.
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04-11-2012, 06:26 PM
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1988 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 3.2L
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