white vinegar to clean billet wheels?
08-30-2008, 10:08 AM
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white vinegar to clean billet wheels? i've been told/read that you can use "dilluted" white vinegar to wash billet aluminum wheels with...but i can never seem to find out how much to dillute it...anybody know? it pretty much acts like simple green, but you don't have to be as careful apparently with it (simple green will eat aluminum). i'd rather not go to the store and buy some since i have a jug of white vinegar sitting in my pantry....i just wanna know how much to dillute it to...
08-30-2008, 10:16 AM
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Start with Half and Half. That doesnt do anything, step it up to 3/4 and 1/4 water.
Sounds likes a good way to clean wheels with out harsh chemicals that dry out surfaces
Sounds likes a good way to clean wheels with out harsh chemicals that dry out surfaces
08-30-2008, 10:18 AM
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i figured i'd try 50/50 if i didn't get any clear answers.....that may be all it needs, it's just harsh water spots on the wheels from rain i'm assuming (just got them, used). they don't look like they've seen road salt and aren't pitted, but the inner hoops have some brake dust and dirt. i hit them with some 0000 steel wool and soapy water, but they still had spots and stains...so i figured i'd try somethine acidic and vinegar kept popping up so...i figured what the hell.
