What is best to clean aluminum wheels?
We just traded our 5th wheel for a 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire. The coach is in great shape and the paint is excellent. But the polished aluminum wheels have been neglected and have a lot of oxidation. ...
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There is no magic fix for the rims, but to keep polishing them until they shine. "lj2654" gave you the best advice. Mothers or Flitz polishing compound with one of the foam buffing balls or a Flitz polishing tool (just like the Mother's polishing ball, but made of little flaps).
Now here is the secret. I use to think using a lot of polish was the way to do it. Using a lot of polish just makes a mess. On a wheel that is not in bad shape, you should be able to polish it with just a thimble of polish. Take your lug nut covers and caps off to make the job easier.
Once you get them polished, keep them covered when not on a trip. After you get them looking good, it will only take a few minutes every so often to make them really shine.
Now here is the secret. I use to think using a lot of polish was the way to do it. Using a lot of polish just makes a mess. On a wheel that is not in bad shape, you should be able to polish it with just a thimble of polish. Take your lug nut covers and caps off to make the job easier.
Once you get them polished, keep them covered when not on a trip. After you get them looking good, it will only take a few minutes every so often to make them really shine.
