ndk83

Hi i posted this in the is forums, no one replied so im gonna try my luck in here
Wats the best way to clean aluminum wheels?
The guys at the gas station where i was my car used windex last time, i kinda freaked out on them cause since i heard it was bad for chrome i thought it may make have an adverse effect on my wheel. Was i right?
I want my wheels to shine like they did when i bought them, any other ideas i should be aware about? cleaning polishing etc. Thanks

LiCelsior

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get some metal polish, ive heard good results from "Noxon". you can buy them at like Ace hardware or a hardware store.

Ice350

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I don't think the windex will hurt the chrome. On the other hand, I wouldn't want it on my wheels every week. If you wax your chrome wheels with regular carnauba wax, the soap will keep them pretty. I use Kit Car Wash on the car. When I'm through with the car, I add Dawn to the bucket to clean the wheels. So there's the mix of Kit and Dawn in the bucket. I've done it this way for many years with fantastic results.

ndk83

my bad if i wasnt clear, i dont have chrome i have aluminium , toms vp-8s to be exact.

Ice350

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If they have a clear coat, everything I said still applies. If they are bare metal aluminim, only a mag wheel polish will make them shine. Either way, windex shouldn't hurt them but I wouldn't want to use it too oftem. Windex has amonia in it, that will strip the wax or sealant off.

ndk83

sweet thanks man