What formula are you all using for deep cleaning the Fuchs these days? I've got an extra set pulled off this past year. Caked on brake dust and general gunk. Not sure elbow grease alone will be enough.
What formula are you all using for deep cleaning the Fuchs these days? I've got an extra set pulled off this past year. Caked on brake dust and general gunk. Not sure elbow grease alone will be enough.
I only use hot water, a car wash lather, and a coating of Vaseline.Originally Posted by acolle
Same for me. If I get really ambitious for very dirty wheels, I'll also dilute simple green and use a toothbrush carefully on the backside.
Scott
1968 911S
1986 Carrera
2006 Carrera S
1973 BMW 3.0CS - Frances (gone but not forgotten)
Used hot water, car wash lather, and a rounded top drill insert with nylon bristles. I am cooked. The back of these suckers seemingly have never been cleaned. I will go for the diluted simple green once I can feel my fingers again. Round one complete though.
What is best for getting residue from wheel weights adhesive off?
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Addicted since 1975, ESR mbr# 2200 to 2024 03
Researching Paint codes and Engine Build numbers
Use a plastic scraper to get as much off as possible, then use 3M Spray Adhesive Remover on what's left.
Last edited by Arne; 11-14-2021 at 03:52 PM.
- Arne
Current - 2018 718 Cayman, Rhodium Silver, PDK
Sold - 1972 911T coupe, Silver Metallic; 1984 911 Carrera coupe, Chiffon white; 1973 914 2.0, Saturn Yellow; 1984 944, Silver Metallic
3M Adhesive Remover, the version in a rectangular 1-quart size (available in many parts stores, on on-line). Hold the wheel vertically, place the taped weight area at the bottom, put a few drops over & around the weight, wait a few seconds, wiggle the weight, and it comes right off. You can remove the residual tape by adding more remover and using a wooden paint stirrer (or similar) to scrape it off.
1972 911E Targa, Mostly Original
2002 Porsche 996 C4 Cabriolet
2005 Turbo-converted MINI Cooper S
How about wheels with the RSR finish?
Joe Annicelli
Early 911S Registry #751
Polo Red/Black 1967 Porsche 911S Coupe "Walter"
Black/Red 1967 Alfa GTJr. Coupe "Nero"
Italian Red 1994 Ducati 900SS/SP looks fast standing still
Italian Red 1957 Gilera 150 Sport
Ahhhh the sixties... I envision myself one early Saturday morning wearing plaid shorts, black shoes with white socks smoking a cigarette heading to the hardware store to buy a bag of nails.
SWB cars are an acquired taste however once acquired theirs no turning back.
I brought this question up to one of the top Fuchs restorer in Southern California and he only advises his clients to use Mother's Aluminum Wheel cleaner. It is formulated for uncoated polished aluminum and anodized wheels.
Here is a link to the product on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-06024-Polished-Aluminum-Cleaner/dp/B004N65YBC/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3E77O5CK0VMH3&keywords=mothers+alu minum+wheel+cleaner&qid=1637086061&sprefix=mothers +alu%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-5
Best,
Ravi
Last edited by rgupta250; 11-16-2021 at 07:07 PM.
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1971 911T/2.45 engine spec Coupe / Gold Metallic on Black
1995 911 C2 / Guards Red on Cashmere Beige (Sold)
Ive used this Mothers Cleaner and have been happy with the results on my Fuchs wheels.
Nick Psyllos
S Reg & R Gruppe
1973 Euro 911S
1972 911T to ST
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