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Old 12-27-2014, 01:15 AM
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So I always try to dry my rims rims to avoid this problem but I got caught in the rain and didn't have time to dry them afterwards. Now I want to get them back looking like new.

I have a polishing cone and have tried just an out every polish/wax available but no luck. Any tips or ideas to try. Just sucks you pay alot of money for these and now they won't even polish up nice.
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What polishes did you use? Any photos?
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Use Adams 2 part polish. The spots will eventually come out with a cone and mothers but it takes several polishes to get them decent. Hit em with the Adams, then use a synthetic wax/sealer to avoid future spots.
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You could also use a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water, spray it on and wipe off. If the stains haven't been there a long time they will come right off.
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I'll take some tomorrow. Thx for the tips so far.
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If they are raw alluminum and don't have a clear coat on them, a product called Flitz will take it right off. Spray said product on the wheel, let said product sit and penatrate, and then spray it off. Then polish them up and seal the polish with a good.wax.
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Originally Posted by Jimbow
You could also use a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water, spray it on and wipe off. If the stains haven't been there a long time they will come right off.
Tried that didn't work on mine.
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Flitz will work. That stuff removed everything from my old CCW wheels when I bought them used. You can even spray it on and scrub it in with a sponge if need be.
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Originally Posted by Rise of the Phoenix
Flitz will work. That stuff removed everything from my old CCW wheels when I bought them used. You can even spray it on and scrub it in with a sponge if need be.
Flitz is good stuff! and autozone or advanced usually have it in stock



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