Rupp 6" turbine rims.

[topnotch]

What is the best way to clean Rupp turbine aluminum rims without damaging them? I would greatly appreciate some advice from you guys or gals in this area. Thanks a lot in advance

 

[CarPlayLB]

I had mine media blasted...but your powdercoater, you know the one, can turn down the pressure and sand blast them! talk to Jose and Jackie and they will make sure not to have the pressure up! As an alternative, if you can find an old school radiator shop they can glass bead them

 

[topnotch]

Thanks Eric for your advice . Just got off the phone with a real old friend of mine he told me steel wool and WD-40 should do the trick.

 

[mlanzoni]

I used glass bead on mine, came out real clean.

 

[Biodude]

I used glass bead on mine, came out real clean.

Nice Goat, although you probably figured out that your rear brake isn't locked into the keyway. :wink:

 

[Biodude]

I bead blast mine, but then I coat them with a favorite paint to seal them. Aluminum is porous so it collects dirt and grease very easily. This protects them from that.

 

[mlanzoni]

Biodude, yea, I just had to get it get it in the sun. Many nuts and bolts weren't even tightened when that pic was taken.
After I beaded blasted the wheels, I gave them a light spray of Dupli-color clear coat.