SlottedMagz Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 So ive got these sick command 800s, but they have some corrosion. and I was wondering what you guys thought would be the best way to remove it. So far ive been told steel wool and elbow grease, but I dont want to scratch the sh#t out of them. The z should be back on the road in the next two weeks or so and id like to have them cleaned up throw tires on em and enjoy the car before I take her off the road again to stril her down and go through everything Quote Link to comment
its_karl Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 if they'll scratch with steel wool, they'll also polish pretty easy, i would think.... have you considered a metal polishing compound? also - probably not helpful, but I use "magic erasers" on old paint and it cleans up pretty nice.. don't over-do it though (try a small part on an unseen part of the rim, like the backside) Quote Link to comment
SlottedMagz Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Yeah I started using some mothers mag alum polish and stopped cause it didnt do anything to help with the corrosion ill try steelwool on the back and if I dont mind how it comes out ill do it. If not ill go search for a remover im kinda tight on cash at the moment so hopefully the wool works out Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 You need like 0000 steel wool, that shouldnt scratch as much. If your polishing them after you can use a bunch of stuff. If keeping the finish as is your options for removing the oxidation but not mismatching the area are slim to none. Keep in mind you have to seal the wheels after because once the layer of oxidation is removed it allows the process to happen all over again. Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 If they're aluminum, get some Alumabrite. Basically acid. That'll clean them nicely. Will eat clearcoat, for bare aluminum only. Quote Link to comment
Radim Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 See if they have clear-coat, Mine did/still do. I've got Five Lug Command 800s as well. Quote Link to comment
laotsu Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Flitz aluminum preclean. It is THE SHIT. used it on my mags and it took all the aluminum salts right off. http://www.powersportsplace.com/parts/ftz-al01706?gclid=CJj3sszd-LQCFUdxQgodb3YARg Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 There are a lot of cleaners that will eat away the oxidation but the problem is that they can leave pitting if the oxidation is wide spread. Quote Link to comment
SlottedMagz Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks for the advice once I get it off ill keep the polished and waxed. By wide spread do you mean deep or all over the place cause its speckeld all around the lip but its only light over the surface Quote Link to comment
tdaaj Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I use super clean and a toilet brush, then 1k grit wet/dry sand paper, then 2k grit paper and then polish or never dull. Lots of elbow grease. Also have used alumibrite too. Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I mean deep. If its just light but wide spread a cleaner should be fine. If your going to polish them after you have a lot of options. Since thats going to remove/hide scratches and imperfections. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 just use a copper wire wheel and a drill then polish them up did this with a set of wheels i had they came out great Quote Link to comment
graveltrapp Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Pics would help, but if they are/were clear coated you may have some funk growing between the aluminum and the clear coat. Would be best to strip off completely and reapply after addressing the trouble areas. If it looks like a trail or spider web look into this, Filiform corrosion Quote Link to comment
DaBlist Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Pics would help, but if they are/were clear coated you may have some funk growing between the aluminum and the clear coat. Would be best to strip off completely and reapply after addressing the trouble areas.If it looks like a trail or spider web look into this, Filiform corrosion That is under the clear coat. Only save is to strip the clear coat and polish. If you are not really in love with them it may not be worth the trouble and cost. Cheapest fix is to live with it until you can't stand it and them glass bead them. Quote Link to comment
graveltrapp Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Those were just example pics, O.P. has yet to post anything on his condition. Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Here's my $0.02... I usedBlueMagic + Power Cone -goki Quote Link to comment
Interrobang Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I use super clean and a toilet brush, then 1k grit wet/dry sand paper, then 2k grit paper and then polish or never dull. Lots of elbow grease. Also have used alumibrite too. Yup. Lots of elbow grease. I probably sunk 20 hours into de-oxidizing my Appliance wheels. That and a whole bag of shop rags. Quote Link to comment
graveltrapp Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I use super clean and a toilet brush, then 1k grit wet/dry sand paper, then 2k grit paper and then polish or never dull. Lots of elbow grease. Also have used alumibrite too. And one really tired toilet bowl brush. Quote Link to comment
a.d._510_n_ok Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 this stuff does wonders on my swazis with just a rag. if I'd quit being a cheap bastard and buy a polish ball they'd stay looking great. I used Mother's polish for a long time and it's good stuff but I think this does better with less effort. Quote Link to comment
graveltrapp Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I ve always had a can of never dull in the shed, seems to do a decent job on bare aluminum. Quote Link to comment
ktm Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Regardless what you use, it takes a shit load of time and lots of "wax on - wax off" when cleaning/polishing aluminum. Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Thats what power tools are for. You guys really sitting there polishing wheels entirely by hand? lol F that, use mothers power ball... Quote Link to comment
graveltrapp Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Toilet bowl brush is just so Ratsun though. Quote Link to comment
DaBlist Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 If your's bare aluminum or clear coated? You wouldn't be able to polish what is bad under the clear coat until it is removed. Quote Link to comment
SlottedMagz Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Im pretty sure their clear coated their nos so if they came that way they are Quote Link to comment
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