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gtcoatie

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Posted: 09/14/08 07:16pm

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I have a 2006 Discovery and the wheels are tarnished a little. I have yet to find anything to clean then. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

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Posted: 09/14/08 07:43pm

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If they don't have a clear coat on them, you can use this combo.
Mothers mag and aluminum polish with the buff ball.

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Posted: 09/14/08 10:30pm

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Ditto on last post. It works great. Marty

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Posted: 09/15/08 09:55am

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FLITZ metal cleaner/polish works for me. A willing teenage helper works better than the powerball, but they are harder to find, and can be more expensive.

gtcoatie

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Posted: 09/15/08 09:59am

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Rollincool wrote:

If they don't have a clear coat on them, you can use this combo.
Mothers mag and aluminum polish with the buff ball.

and this

I am pretty sure they have a clear coat on them....but not positive.

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Posted: 09/15/08 10:03am

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I had my wheels polished last time I was in Vegas. The guy used 3D Metal polish. His comment was that product was one that worked for him.

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Posted: 09/15/08 10:36am

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Try a vinegar based window cleaner.

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Posted: 09/15/08 10:46am

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Rollincool wrote:

If they don't have a clear coat on them, you can use this combo.
Mothers mag and aluminum polish with the buff ball.

and this

Mine don't have the clear coat. Mother's billet works the best. I started with Mother's Mag and Aluminum and read recommendations, on the forums, that the billet works better. It does, but it is not as easy to find. I had a heck of a time getting the water spots off my wheels, now they clean up real easy and shine like chrome.
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gtcoatie

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Posted: 09/15/08 11:17am

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I checked at lunch and my wheels are Accuride 9254....I will try some of the suggestions and see what works. I believe they are clear coated, but I guess I will see.