2002Pewterws6

do not use meguiars all wheel and tire cleaner on your torq thrust 2's i saw this sitting at my fathers and decided to try it out well it basically ruined my brand new rims idk if i can use metal rouge to re-polish them but they are bad like it ate away the finish I IN NO way blame the meguiar brand it says USE caution on mag and aluminum wheels on the back label but i just saw wheel cleaner and used it just a heads up for you guys

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

Which TT2s? Polished finish or PVD? If it's polished, then luster can be restored with metal polish, so long as it's not pitted.

2002Pewterws6

there the polished 17x11 ones i tried mag /aluminum polish but it still has dark spot like the metal is stained

thunderstruck507

iTrader: (18)

wet sand then polish

never use ANY wheel cleaner on aluminum wheels that are not clearcoated...wash them with car wash soap and polish them with a good aluminum polish every few months

TXsilverado

iTrader: (18)

mothers billet polish with a microfiber will make them look new again. if they are pitted, hit them with a light wet sand. i doubt the mcguires cleaner actually pitted anything.

2002Pewterws6

they didn't pitt just heavily tarnished them i guess you could say if you have every seen what happens to stainless or chrome if you live near saltwater over many years thats what they looked like but any way i was able to clean them up but where very dull so i am plasti dipping them black

thunderstruck507

iTrader: (18)

just give them a good polish and they will be good as new...I have polished aluminum wheels that were 30 years old and rough as a sidewalk with scotch brite pads and mothers aluminum polish (there are better polishes out now, currently been using Blingmaster but Adams seems to be the new best)

you could probably get them done in about 20 minutes per wheel with a power ball

farmington

iTrader: (14)

spray on wheel cleaners have acid in them. Never use them on chromed or polished wheels

dabest09

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You only need soap and water for uncoated aluminum wheels. A polish should bring them back to new.

SmokedOutZ28

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http://www.theruststore.com/Flitz-P2...ZN4aAqU28P8HAQ

I used this on my TT2's inbetween polishing to clean them. Had no problems with the finish. They use to sell it at Summit I couldn't find it anymore.

spdtrip

I feel your pain. I made that mistake on a set of smoothie 2 wheels b4 . good luck with the wheel resto.

Furious1

iTrader: (1)

Adams Deep Wheel Cleaner works great on polished aluminum. Wouldn't use anything else.

The Guz

iTrader: (8)

Some metal polish should get them clean once again. Mothers makes good metal polishes for over the counter.

All wheel and tire cleaner should only be used on factory clear coated wheels or aftermarket clear coated wheels as well a being ok for chrome.

For aluminum the only wheel cleaner that you should use is either this or soap and water if you have maintained them very well.



The color changing wheel cleaners are also ok as they have a PH around 7. But as always read the instructions on how to use them.

I would recommend P21 polishing soap (http://www.autogeek.net/p153.html) and P21S Multi-Surface Finish Restorer (http://www.autogeek.net/p2mulfinres.html). Then follow up with a sealant such as BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Metal Acrylic Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-al...l-sealant.html) or Surf City Garage Diamond Edge Wheel Wax (http://surfcitygarage.com/car-care/t...wheel-wax.html) which you can pick up locally at pep boys.

TXZ28LS1

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I just use soap and water to clean my TT2s. I did pick up some white diamond polish. I hope it works great.