funky film on rims
07-14-2008, 06:17 AM
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funky film on rims
Folks I've got the factory alloys on my SR5 and there is this funky film on them. I can scratch it off with my fingernail and expose the bright shiney alluminum beneath. Is there something I can spray on there or something that will take the film off? I'd rather not have to do the "finger nail" to all 5 rims.
07-14-2008, 06:56 AM
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I have a buddy that details cars and trucks. He has this stuff that is an absolute mericle worker! He calls it wheel acid? It will taks a horrible lookin rim and make it look brand new in like 5 min. Jst spray it on and hose it off!
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07-14-2008, 06:58 AM
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Folks I've got the factory alloys on my SR5 and there is this funky film on them. I can scratch it off with my fingernail and expose the bright shiney alluminum beneath. Is there something I can spray on there or something that will take the film off? I'd rather not have to do the "finger nail" to all 5 rims.
07-14-2008, 07:12 AM
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Are you talking about the clear coat finish in the wheels? If so i guess you could strip it off and polish the wheels.
07-14-2008, 07:22 AM
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You can put the acid on polished alloy wheels, but you gotta IMMEDIATELY wash it off or it will etch them. If you value your wheels, don't do it, although I've never had a problem with it myself. Note that this only applies to polished bare-metal alloy wheels - it won't hurt painted/clear-coated wheels, which most are.
Hit the wheels with some degreaser (Purple Power, Greased Lightning, whatever) and scrub with a brush.
Hit the wheels with some degreaser (Purple Power, Greased Lightning, whatever) and scrub with a brush.
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07-14-2008, 04:16 PM
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IIRC there is a factory clearcoat on the rims. I remember reading an article about a guy who polished his SR5 wheels by using progressivly finer grit sandpaper. Made them look amazing! Then he used aluminum polish to keep them looking good.
either way, its gonna take some elbow grease and some time...
either way, its gonna take some elbow grease and some time...
07-16-2008, 04:09 AM
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You can get aviation stripper from the auto parts store.
http://www.autozone.com/selectedZip,.../selectZip.htm
Be careful this stuff is very toxic. You may want to get a paper respirator. Brush it on with a disposable paint brush. Give it about 5 minutes to work. The clear coat will wrinkle up. Then hose it off with water. It will remove everything down to the bare aluminum. Once the bare aluminum is exposed you will need to sand and polish it or use an etch wheel cleaner regularly depending on what look you are going for. Eagle One makes a good etch cleaner but you can't use it on polished wheels.
http://www.eagleone.com/pages/produc...=1001&cat=5006
http://www.autozone.com/selectedZip,.../selectZip.htm
Be careful this stuff is very toxic. You may want to get a paper respirator. Brush it on with a disposable paint brush. Give it about 5 minutes to work. The clear coat will wrinkle up. Then hose it off with water. It will remove everything down to the bare aluminum. Once the bare aluminum is exposed you will need to sand and polish it or use an etch wheel cleaner regularly depending on what look you are going for. Eagle One makes a good etch cleaner but you can't use it on polished wheels.
http://www.eagleone.com/pages/produc...=1001&cat=5006
Last edited by toyminator2000; 07-16-2008 at 04:14 AM.
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