best way to clean wheels

[94GASE]

bought some american racing wheels from my uncle for $100, they look good except for they got brake dust and a bunch of crap on them

what can i use that i might have just sittin around to get them lookin clean?

[tenspeed]

Are they raw metal or have a clear coat?

[94GASE]

stupid q...how would i tell, doesnt say anywhere on box and cant read anything inside

[bballr4567]

It really depends what is on there. If its crud from the road then a diluted simple green solution will work. If its brake dust then just get some brake dust cleaner. Might take some elbow grease but itll come off.

[TA^Guy]

Are they chrome, alloy, painted?

[94GASE]

i typed the model# on google and this site can up http://www.tirefactory.net/Avenger.html

but mine dont look like those, for one theyre not as shiny

[Deggy Fresh]

im guessing they are alloy then.

[tenspeed]

but mine dont look like those, for one theyre not as shiny

Probably because they got brake dust and a bunch of crap on them like you said in your first post.

Why don't you ask your uncle. He might know what you might have just sittin around to get them lookin clean?

[coupe]

Its very important to know what the material is.
If its polished aluminum then your in for some elbow greese and alot of time.

[coupe]

Did they look like this?

http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65298&highlight=powerball

[Dionyzus]

I do detailling cars in a professional shop.

If they turn kinda yellow-brown, it's brake dust. Use acid with a spong and clean them one after one. Pur acid may domage your wheels if you leave it too much longer on them. Carefull

If they're kinda oilly, painted use thinner. use gloves with thinner ^^

[Nighthawk243]

Beware though, some wheels HATE cleaners.

[BattousaiX23]

try mothers fx wheel cleaner, it works good on my wheels just spray this stuff wait a minute and use a small soft brush and it will clean them up in a hurry.

[kody]

I used Mequiar's Hot Rims to clean up mine, follow the link for a pic of the before and after shots. http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71508

[coupe]

I dont use any wheel cleaners, waiste of money IMO

[kody]

I dont use any wheel cleaners, waiste of money IMO

How are they a waste of money? Some stains don't come off with just soap and water.

[coupe]

If it wont come off with soap, water and a little scrubbing then a wheel cleaner wont get it off either.

[segrandam]

try the Eagle 1 wheel and tire cleaner, or alluminum wheel cleaner.