Cleaning nasty aluminum wheels

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Bdog, Dec 9, 2015.

  1. Accidental Trucker

    Accidental Trucker Road Train Member

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    They were about 10 year old wheels, never touched. Restored to new. Cost per wheel, including shipping.

    I tried to clean one and concluded i am much better suited to other jobs.
     
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  3. Ougigoug

    Ougigoug Heavy Load Member

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    That's my kind of truck!!!

    What happen to the long wb frght flat top?
     
  4. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    Thanks. I sold it back in Oct.
     
  5. damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    @Long FLD what year k-dub is that? she is beautiful
     
  6. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    It's a 95. 550 Cat 13 spd. 282" wheelbase @damutt
     
  7. damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    she is looking real nice, hood almost looks like the late 70's earl 80's style. but props on keeping her that clean
     
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  8. mtoo

    mtoo Road Train Member

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    This is what we have learned. Chemicals are our friend.
     
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  9. The Admiral

    The Admiral Heavy Load Member

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    Crader Tire in Mo. will swap wheels for $50-100.00 plus dismount and mount at a tire dealer near them. Their reconditioned wheels look better than new. Crader needs 5-7 days lead time.
     
  10. sshewins

    sshewins Road Train Member

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    @AfterShock, never really had anyone say anything about chrome. Not sure if that's a good thing or not. Lol
     
  11. The Admiral

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    There is a guy in Frenso that plates aluminum wheels for like $200.
     
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