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dicklague 01-29-2020 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggerunn (Post 10732680)
I'd like to get some help cleaning 7x15 Fuchs. Apologies if this has been covered before, but if it's in the forum, I couldn't find it. I'm trying to clean some deeply imbedded brake dust that has lightly stained the flat silver anodized portion of the rims that lie between the polished lip and the black background of the pedals or spokes. I'm hesitant to try some after market wheel cleaner out of fear of damaging the finish. I've tried just soap and water and judiciously applied Simple Green, and while it has improved, there is a long way to go to get them to where they should be. I've read about the use of Vasoline, but it seems to be used more to improve a marred finish rather than for cleaning. Or do I have that wrong? Any help would be appreciated.

I think 15X7 needs a special cleaner.

Biggerunn 01-31-2020 01:48 PM

Mothers to the rescue
 
OP here. Special thanks to Spyerx and Autoclub911 for the suggestion to use the Mothers Aluminum Wheel Cleaner. It arrived by post today as I couldn't find it locally, and ran to the garage. Sprayed it on the stained anodized area, let it sit for 10 minutes or so with an occasional light, light brushing with a very soft bristle brush. Lo and behold, the wheels were like new. Again, thanks for the suggestion.

The before:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1580510658.jpg

The after:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1580510658.jpg

spyerx 01-31-2020 04:06 PM

Wow nice! He gave me a bottle with some wheels i had refinished but haven’t tried it yet.

Pchip 02-19-2020 10:26 AM

Another vote for Mothers
 
I have original Fuchs that were restored3 years ago and changed to a RSR finish. I have tried 5-6 wheels cleaning solutions and techniques with marginal success. Often a strange “haze” would remain that I could not get out for the life of me.
Wish I had taken before photos but here is the finished product:http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1582140197.jpghttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1582140273.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1582140273.jpg

John W. 02-19-2020 01:12 PM

Nice. Just ordered a bottle from Amazon.

911finally 05-15-2020 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pchip (Post 10757743)
I have original Fuchs that were restored3 years ago and changed to a RSR finish. I have tried 5-6 wheels cleaning solutions and techniques with marginal success. Often a strange “haze” would remain that I could not get out for the life of me.
Wish I had taken before photos but here is the finished product:http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1582140197.jpg

Nice work on your wheels.

I got the mothers which helped a little, but they are pitted and really need to be stripped completely. Question - how well did Mothers work on your inner barrels or did you not tackle?? I've read a few places about using oven cleaner (containing lye) to really get them down to the aluminum. I'm not clear if thats a step before sanding?? Any thoughts?

Trackrash 05-15-2020 03:44 PM

There are a couple of issues that need to be addressed. You need to determine what finish you have on your wheels now if they have been refinished. Is there any finish on the aluminum, as a clear coat (urethane), paint, or anodizing like the factory used? Or are they bare aluminum.

What are you trying to achieve? Those wheels look OK in your picture. Perhaps a close up shot of your wheels and area of concern.

The true RSR finish, it is my understanding, had no finish but the aluminum was bead blasted which gave it the dull finish. There are a number of aftermarket methods to get the RSR look.

Oven cleaner will remove anodizing and leave a dull gray finish which will need to be polished.

911finally 05-16-2020 06:36 AM

Thank you Gordon, you answered my question on the results of 'oven cleaner'! 3 of my wheels are polished (and quite pitted), 1 wheel is unfinished and cleanup with with Mothers.


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