Cleaning wheels

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  1. andielee

    andielee Member

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    The wheels on my 92 Roadmaster are the factory alloys and look pretty good but there is some minor corrosion in a few places. The plastic center caps look like some of the clear coat has worn off as well. What is a good way to clean them up at home ? They are not so bad as to need a professional restoration. I am worried about getting too abrasive on the wheels, are they clear coated ? or just polished ?
     

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    rrbnut 1991 Mercury Grand marquis Colony Park LS Wagon

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    try a Magic Sponge (i know it as such, has Mr. Clean on it)first, ok for all surfaces except paint;will take a lots of grime and even some rust off; light wet and clean sponge often; available at all super markets where they sell sponges
     
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    I will give them a try, I had not thought about them. Sounds like a good first step, cannot do any damage and may do the job.
     
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    SOS pads work well.
     
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    Fat Tedy Island Red Neck

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    Yup, that is what I use along with simple green and normally after the first or second clean all you need is a sponge with SG, spray on, wait a couple minutes and wipe off with the garden hose.
     

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