| [GMCnet] Easy Alcoa Wheel Cleaning [message #208016] |
Fri, 17 May 2013 07:56  |
Ray Erspamer
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Registered: May 2007
Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin
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Good Morning
Since we've owned our GMC I've experimented with dozens of ways to clean the
Alcoa Wheels, always ending up disappointed.
Well yesterday I felt like I hit the magic formula! 10 minutes per wheel and
they literally go from looking 50 years old to looking like brand new. All
minor scratches and pits gone. Check it out, I did all 6 wheels in about an
hour.
First pictures shows the products I used. Second shows how the wheels looked
after last season and winters storage. Third shows how the wheel looked 10
minutes after I started cleaning it.
Products and methods are outlined in the pictures.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6377-rays-alcoa-wheel-cleaning-system.html
Ray
Ray & Lisa
78 Royale "Great Lakes Eagle"
Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
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78 GMC Royale Center Kitchen
403, 3.70 Final Drive
Holley Sniper Quadrajet EFI System,
Holley Hyperspark Ignition System
414-484-9431
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| Re: [GMCnet] Easy Alcoa Wheel Cleaning [message #208031 is a reply to message #208028] |
Fri, 17 May 2013 09:34  |
Ray Erspamer
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Simple Green is available at any hardware or big box store like Home Depot,
Lowes, Target, etc.
The Chrome Shop Mafia Aluminum Cleaner I found online.
3M Marine Aluminum Polish & Restorer I purchased at a boating supply store.
Black Magic tire foam or Armorall can be purchased from any auto parts store.
Ray
Ray & Lisa
78 Royale "Great Lakes Eagle"
Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
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From: Gary Berry <duallycc@gmail.com>
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Sent: Fri, May 17, 2013 9:22:04 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Easy Alcoa Wheel Cleaning
Hey Ray;
Where are these products available?
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Gary and Diana Berry
73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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Holley Sniper Quadrajet EFI System,
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414-484-9431
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| Re: [GMCnet] Easy Alcoa Wheel Cleaning [message #208056 is a reply to message #208031] |
Fri, 17 May 2013 11:26 |
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mike miller
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| Ray Erspamer wrote on Fri, 17 May 2013 07:34 |
Simple Green is available at any hardware or big box store like Home Depot, Lowes, Target, etc.
The Chrome Shop Mafia Aluminum Cleaner I found online.
3M Marine Aluminum Polish & Restorer I purchased at a boating supply store.
Black Magic tire foam or Armorall can be purchased from any auto parts store. ...
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Seems Chrome Shop Mofia has hooked up with Accuride...
<http://www.4statetrucks.com/polishing/semi-truck-aluminum-cleaner-bilt-by-the-boyz_13971.asp>
and the 3m stuff:
<http://www.amazon.com/3M-Marine-Aluminum-Restorer-18-Ounce/dp/B000RZPNNW>
Nice results. Prices do not look to bad either.
I need to do something about my JimK hub centered Eagles (early version) I also have 10 old style eagle wheels so I'll most likely be ordering some soon.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Easy Alcoa Wheel Cleaning [message #208057 is a reply to message #208016] |
Fri, 17 May 2013 11:44 |
skip2
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I'm pretty sure my wheels have a plastic coating. Do you strip that off?
Skip Hartline
74 Canyon Lands, FiTech,
3.7 FD LSD, Manny Tranny,
Springfield Distributor,
2001 Chevy Tracker Ragtop Towd
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| Re: [GMCnet] Easy Alcoa Wheel Cleaning [message #208091 is a reply to message #208016] |
Fri, 17 May 2013 16:49 |
Craig Lechowicz
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Location: Waterford, MI
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Wow, Ray that looks really good, especially if that's all the time it took. I definitely need to do some web shopping. I may actually have some of the 3M stuff around for, of all things, my boat.
I was under the impression most of the Alcoa forged wheels were not coated with anything. I know mine are not. They did offer it as sort of an option, but it never seemed very popular. I think virtually all oem factory car and light truck wheels do have clear coat on them. If you keep your cars a long time and live in snow country, you'll understand why the clear coat wasn't very popular on the Alcoas, which tend to go on long lived vehicles.
Craig Lechowicz
'77 Kingsley, Waterford, MI
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