Wankelguy

Howdy!
I would like to know if anyone knows if it is safe to use Eagle 1 etching mag wheel cleaner on these wheels. I think it is, they don't seem to be clearcoated, but would like to know for sure. Thanks!

82transam

iTrader: (18)

Yea, that will work, those are just bare aluminum.

Wankelguy

Thanks.
That's what I thought, I just needed a second opinion before I squirted Hydroflouric acid on 'em. Regards.

EL PAALO

If it's not pealing by now, it probably was never clearcoated.

Mine were polished by the previous owner, so I couldn't tell you for sure though.

357

So, im interested; what'll that stuff do to my cracking clearcoated "Iron cross" wheels? Cause i'd like to get an even finish on those, even if they're not clearcoated.

Wankelguy

It should take the clearcoat off with a couple of applications and some elbow grease. Or, you could get them hot-tanked and stripped which costs more but less work. Once the clearcoat is off, they will be more susceptible to staining, but then you just use the Etching Mag Wheel cleaner to remove the stains. Or, you could have them clear powder-coated. Depends on how much $ you want to spend, I suppose. -WG

357

Yeah, i was thinking minimal cost while still doing it myself (which is a must). Thanks guys!

82transam

iTrader: (18)

dude, next time your on IM we'll discuss this. I just did mine and they look damn good. Ask 85rx7gs or inittab.

85RX7GS

iTrader: (1)

I used the same wheel cleaner when I had those wheels. It worked better than other brands.

Pedestrian X

does anyone have any pics of what those iron cross rims look like all nice and polished up?