Cleaning up Mahle Wheels

[RonD922]

Hello,

I just acquired a set of Mahle Wheels and I want to clean them up but I would like opinions on the best cleansing product that will definitely not affect the finish!!

Thanks,
Ron

[BenI]

I've had no problems with wheel cleaner and a brush damaging the paint. Maybe you are looking for a deeper clean though...

[maf 914]

Were Mahle wheels painted silver or just bare aluminum?

Mike

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

I think that they were painted. The shiny ones I've seen at the concours were. I assume that they originally were as well. They have a semi-rough texture--almost sandblasted--but are still shiny which says "paint" to me...

--DD

[Ron Meier]

Glass bead blast them clean.

From PP, two cans of Wurths Silver ($16.00 each), two cans of Wurths clear ($7.00 each)

Tada - Factory finish

I used one can each to paint 5 wheels, but only painted the outsides.

Don, at PP, used two cans as he painted the insides too!

[RonD922]

Thanks a lot guys I will try to Glass bead blast them...I have a sandblaster but I guess that I will just have to get glass beads...

Thanks,
Ron

[kellzey]

I used paint remover and a wire brush and heavy latex gloves, then the Wurth silver paint and clear paint... They looked beautiful!