Cleaning aluminum rims...?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Hanadarko, Oct 4, 2010.

  1. Everett

    Everett Crusty Shorts, What???

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    Can they write you for a ticket for barefoot or socks then :biggrin_2556::biggrin_2559:
     
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  3. Azzitude

    Azzitude Bobtail Member

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    ya, cause those flying cameras will get you everytime
     
  4. walleye

    walleye Road Train Member

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    An even cheaper alternative is to go to a farm supply store like Farm and Fleet or Fleet Farm,.......And buy a gallon or two of milk pipeline cleaner,....It is acid so be very careful if you do try to use it,....
     
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  5. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    I'm gonna try the Blue Magic stuff 1st and see what happens. I got all my stuff at Farm&Barn ironically :biggrin_25525:
     
  6. walleye

    walleye Road Train Member

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    Of course yous do,........Yous live in WI!!!!,.....................:biggrin_2559:
     
  7. gunner76

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    I've had good luck with the green Imtimidator Pro Polish and the Wizards stuff in the tin can. The Intimidator stuff is the faster of the two though, and removes oxidation pretty easily. I polish my wheels/tanks as soon as they start getting discolored and I can do six wheels and two 150gal tanks in around an hour, and this is by hand, not with a buffer.
     
  8. Izlomik Supatrucka

    Izlomik Supatrucka Light Load Member

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    we used to use that alluminum britener to clean our gas tankers and it will also take the rust off stacks.....

    put some on a brush rub the stack a lil a wash it off fairly quik or just dont let it dry on there....it worked for
    us....if its like rusty stains if the rust has eatn thru really bad i doubt it works
     
  9. Jfaulk99

    Jfaulk99 Road Train Member

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    There's a group of guys about 20mi from me that charge $10 per wheel. I've heard they do a pretty good job considering the price. I wouldn't drag out an extension cord for $10.:biggrin_2559:
     
  10. Gears

    Gears Trucker Forum STAFF - Gone, But Not Forgotten.

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    Where are you at in Iowa? Maybe I'll stop by and say "HI"!:biggrin_25525:
     
  11. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    We have that once in awhile at the Pilot...but I havent seen anyone lately...:biggrin_25513:
     
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