GreenGiant2 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 what is the best way to clean dirty rims, these have paint and oxide on them. they are in good shape and I don't want to mess them up using the wrong stuff on them. I have 2 that are full offset and 4 that are 3/4 offset, or what ever the proper term is. these a budd style and will except a 426/6522.5. would be interested in trading the 3/4 offsets if i dont use them. i need to change the hubs to see if the full offsets will work on my Brockway.thanks gg2 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Go on You tube and type in polishing aluminum rims and there are some great how-to vidio's on how to do it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-227849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 gently scrape off the paint. Maybe a soft wire brush.I have used Mothers and Busch and had good results with both.I prefer using elbow grease instead of a machine 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-227858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 "BUSCH" to polish wheels, well I guess that's better than wasting "coors" LOL 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-227906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 is there nobody in your area that does machine polishing? most places charge $50 -60 per wheel and they can make a pretty nasty wheel look new when done. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-227909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 i will check to see. Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-227911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 You might check with a truck tire dealer,they might know of or might even have a polisher of their own. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-227915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I agree with Mike,if there're that bad to start,no amount of elbow grease is gonna fix them,machine polish is the only way to go,then you can maintain by hand with no problems.........................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-227975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Gonna agree with Mike and Mark. Try to find a machine to do it. Sooo much easier. Worth the money and willsave you a bunch of time. From there on out it is easy maintenance with a bottle of polish and a rag. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-227992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Don't forget to post results!! Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-228435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I try to get mine done at least once a year inside and out,removes all the oxidation/pitting and a whole lot less work then trying to do them by hand!...............................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-228474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I agree with most of the above posts. Machine Polish is best, but YouTube has taught me a lot. But on our trailers we run machined rims... And to clean them I use soapy steel wool. Makes them look really cleanly and shiney, and the water beads on them like they've just been polished. It takes about 5 mins a rim, and costs bugger all. But don't use it if your after a polished look! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-228523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcjimbo Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 WE have a wheel polishing machine at our detail shop in Knoxville. Get $70.00 per wheel - machine runs 8-10 hours per day. It generally takes about 1 hour per wheel if they are bad - need to grind them about three times to make them look good. The machine is expensive to own/maintain/use - cost about $3000 just to have it on site! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-228533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 When you ready to finish, use Zephyr Pro40 Polish Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-229903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Vision 386, I can tell you take pride in your truck. every time you post a picture of it its always spotless. you have a real nice older truck to be proud of, keep up the hard work. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-229934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltl56 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 We sent a bunch of rims down to Ephrata PA. last year. They were rough, but came back like new. I think it is Ben Zimmerman 717-733-8330. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-229938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltl56 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-229949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 B61,i appreacieate the compliment! I do take a great deal of "pride in my ride" not always easy,but I like it to look sharp! my truck is no showpiece by any stretch,but I have been accused of being "anal" where my trucks are concerned (at least by Mrs.Vision) old girl has seen its share of dirt and weather though!................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-229954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Damn Mark! It may take more than some soap and a luffa to get the mistress clean after that trip.Looks great when clean! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-229958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I've always been gonna ask and keep forgetting or maybe you had mentioned in the past and I missed it,but was your truck white from the factory? If so it's gotta be super rare as all the 100th anniversary Visions I ever saw were black. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-229986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Yes Mike,mine was factory white,when I ordered it I was still leased to Atlas Van Lines and it HAD to be white! I have only seen one other white one,one red and one blue and a WHOLE lot of black ones. But from what I was told,you could order the 100th anniversary on any color available,but don't know for sure how true that is................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34319-polishing-alcoa-rims/#findComment-229990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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