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    Quote Originally Posted by cayman150 View Post
    Great job!...now with them so clean it will be easy to just stick your hand through the slots in the wheels and wipe the back sides each time you wash the truck. It'll keep them like new!
    thats what I always do!

    Its even nicer with the 22's having more room to reach behind the wheels though lol. I'm not looking forward to cleaning the insides of my 18" reps once I get those on. I may powdercoat the insides black just so I don't have to clean them

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    I spent the afternoon cleaning the inside of my front wheels using the Eagle 1 wheel cleaner and Never Dull...took a couple hours but well worth the time. This must have been the first time the wheels have been cleaned bc i really had to go nuts with the Never Dull. I finished em off with Mothers Billet polish using the Flitz microfiber drill attachment. Very happy with the results...tomorrow i'll get to the rear wheels.

    Oh yeah, and before someone jumps down my throat I plan on getting rid of the Goodyears SOON! haha
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    Looks great!

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    thanks man, hey let me get this straight...you drive a Harley truck AND you live in the cayman islands...lifes good huh? good for you brother!

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    looks good man!

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    Quote Originally Posted by EngelNJ03HD View Post
    thanks man, hey let me get this straight...you drive a Harley truck AND you live in the cayman islands...lifes good huh? good for you brother!
    It's not that bad, I guess it could be worse. A lot to do locally but hard to scratch the " Let's drive somewhere today" itch. I need to get another HD to leave at my parents house in Hialeah to drive when I come up there.

    Island is only 27 miles long but for some reason when they imported the roads here they were too long and they had to wind them around to get them all to fit. All in all I can put over 200 miles on my truck for a daytrip around the island!

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    haha go figure, thats cool though I spent a day in Grand Cayman last december, beautiful down there!

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    man makes me want to take mine off hoping i get can get them back up to that again.....cause the insides looks like have never been touched

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    Quote Originally Posted by ddmau View Post
    Heck, Even though I take meticulous care of my wheels, my chrome is doing the same thing on the OUTSIDE!
    I think the guy I bought it from towed a large boat with it (heavy - duty rear helper springs & electric brake setup), so I think they were routinely dipped in sea-water. The first time I removed the wheels to rotate them, it was like they were welded on - had to use copious amounts of penetrating oil, and pound the heck out of them with a rubber mallet to break them free....one of the fronts took me two days to loosen!

    I always tell my wife; if we ever win the lottery, I'm going to do a built Lightning engine/tranny swap, full body-off repaint/restoration.... including re-chroming the wheels
    Cleaned the inside of my wheels this weekend in preparation for putting them back on April 1. Used Meguiars Hot Wheels, rinsed well. Discovered large area of pitting and flaking chrome on the inside on each wheel, mostly at one location only. Looks like salt attack from improper winter storage of the vehicle by the previous owner. (This is my first winter owning the truck). I used the Nevr Dull anyway to clean the brake dust stains off but there is some other flaking close to the edge of the "spokes" on the inside. Hope it won't migrate to the front.

    Question: What would be the best treatment for the pitted area to stop the flaking from spreading?

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    Quote Originally Posted by EngelNJ03HD View Post
    I spent the afternoon cleaning the inside of my front wheels using the Eagle 1 wheel cleaner and Never Dull...took a couple hours but well worth the time. Very happy with the results...tomorrow i'll get to the rear wheels.
    Quote Originally Posted by Merlin
    Just did 'em today. Four wheels took two hours.
    Now that everyone has spent days cleaning their wheels I'll let you in on my little secret.

    When I did mine I went to the local Firestone tire store (I do not own a jack) and found a time they were a little slow.
    I paid 'em for a tire rotation and they put the truck on the lift and pulled the wheels off one at a time.
    I set up my towels on the ground by the hose and cleaned 'em outside their shop.

    Cost $20. Time, effort and energy saved priceless.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Merlin View Post
    Ok, you inspired me to do the insides.
    Just did 'em today. Four wheels took two hours.
    Thanks for the feedback and product suggestions.

    Products Used:

    Eagle One Chrome & Wire Wheel Cleaner
    (Easily melted away the old thick nasty brake dust)
    NOTE: After use, wash and rinse wheels thoroughly!!!

    Eagle One Never Dull
    (Finished the job and brought out a bright shine)

    Glare Professional Polish
    (Polish sealant so they stay that way)



    BTW - I found the Ford chrome is beginning to "blister and peel" in a few small places inside the wheels.
    Anyone know the cause?

    NOTED! where can I get some of that Glare Professional Polish? Also do I need a drill attachment to get this job done? I never used any of these products.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EngelNJ03HD View Post
    I spent the afternoon cleaning the inside of my front wheels using the Eagle 1 wheel cleaner and Never Dull...took a couple hours but well worth the time. This must have been the first time the wheels have been cleaned bc i really had to go nuts with the Never Dull. I finished em off with Mothers Billet polish using the Flitz microfiber drill attachment. Very happy with the results...tomorrow i'll get to the rear wheels.

    Oh yeah, and before someone jumps down my throat I plan on getting rid of the Goodyears SOON! haha

    Wait what is wrong with the GOODYEARS?

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    Basic steps:

    CLEANING:
    In the shade...
    Lay the wheel face down on towels or a blanket and rinse.
    Wear a mask & spray chrome wheel cleaner on the chrome.
    Wearing rubber gloves. Use a wash cloth to remove grime.
    If needed, use a soft wheel brush to scrub caked on grime.
    Use an old toothbrush to get in the small areas & crevices.
    Rinse off the chrome wheel cleaner completely & thoroughly!!!

    (Don't get me started on acids and alkaline and pH levels.)

    Cleaning wheels has come a long way since this original post.
    I use Iron-X after I've cleaned the wheels to decon the wheels.
    I use Foam Applicators to smear in the Iron X before rinsing off.
    Again, do a thorough rinse to make sure all IronX is removed.
    NOTE: Iron-X works great but smells like a bad hair permanent.

    DRY:
    Dry with a soft 100% cotton towel or microfiber towels.
    A leaf blower works good followed by mf drying towels.
    I have Edgeless Wheel Towels I only use on clean wheels.

    SEAL:
    Here comes the fun part...what to coat the chrome with?
    Coat the wheels with a quality Last Step Product (LSP).
    This insures that after time a good rinse & they're clean.
    There are a few products I have used that has longevity.
    Last edited by Merlin; 07-06-2016 at 04:07 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BENNY832 View Post
    NOTED! where can I get some of that Glare Professional Polish?
    Glare Professional Polish is available on the web.
    There are a few new products that also work good!

    Quote Originally Posted by BENNY832 View Post
    Also do I need a drill attachment to get this job done? I never used any of these products.
    No, I have never needed a drill to get this job done.
    There is no need for a "cone"...these are chrome.
    Cones and such work on non-coated aluminum.

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    I just bought bmw wheel cleaner gel from a BMW dealer. Saw it on the net, don't remember where . It's just like iron x or sonax. Many reviews said it worked better and was cheaper. I sprayed it on my dirty true forged wheels. Let it sit for about 3 min til it turned color. Then took a 2" paint brush and spread it around gently. After that I hosed it off. Wheels look great with very minimal effort. My whole truck is overdue for a detail. But I was sickened by how crappy my wheels looked. Had to daily her for a few weeks and haven't had a chance to clean her.

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