How To Clean Oxidized Polished Aluminum Wheels

Cleaning wheels first will prevent brake dust and dirty water from splashing onto a clean car.

How to clean oxidized polished aluminum wheels. Remove heavy oxidation before polishing bare aluminum. In this how to video sandpaper is your best friend. Remove any dirt and grime from the rims with a rag and the soapy water. Add soap and agitate to mix.

Follow the directions which are generally the same as the oxidation remover above. For deeper scratches on bare aluminum wheels you need to sand the damaged area. When cleaning aluminum rims you will need to reapply a clear coat of wax after each time or alternatively rub on a mild coating of oil on them to also prevent future oxidation or corrosion. Wipe your rims dry with a good terry cloth.

Don t be afraid to use a little elbow grease. Use a fireman s nozzle to deliver a strong stream of water. Allow the soap to soak in for no more than 5 minutes and then hose it off with a strong stream of water. Next use the 400 600 grit wet dry sandpaper to sand the rims until the pitting is gone.

If you are cleaning an aluminum pot or pan rinse the pan under a strong jet of water. Be sure to rinse between spokes the brake calipers and behind the wheels. Begin the process of cleaning oxidized aluminum by rinsing the aluminum to remove surface dust or debris. Start by filling a bucket with warm water.

Aluminum oxide is a common chemical reaction where the aluminum reacts with the environment we live in. Rinse aluminum wheels to remove loose dirt and brake dust. Spray on the cleaner and allow it to sit for about 10 minutes. Follow along to polish your wheels to a mirror finish.

Rinse the aluminum surface. Remember that you will need to clean aluminum rims on a consistent and frequent basis to keep corrosion and oxidization damage to an absolute minimum. Use a small amount on a cloth and rub by hand or with a polishing ball attached to a drill and wipe clean. When your wheels are heavily oxidized you ll need to use an aluminum polish pre cleaner.