The temperature hit 50 today and took a trip over to my wife's 2002 4 cyc, 5spd manual, Spyder (81,000 miles) that's been storage since early December. Thought I'd see if it would turn over and son of a bitch if it didn't fire right up. So what the hell, off we went (me and the car) for a little drive.

But one thing I noticed, what I thought was dirt on the wheels, (rims and around the nuts) seems to be more like corrosion. What would be the best way to bring the wheels/rims back to a respectable condition. And if that fails what alternatives would one suggest.


It's a nice condition car and would like to keep it up. Thanks.

If this is a stupid question please forgive me cars aren't my specialty.

 

Alloy wheeos? Chrome wheels? Steel sheels? Each type would require a different approach to refurbishing. You tube has tons of how too videos for wheel restoration.

 

Thanks jkeaton, not sure but I've attached a photo.

Alloy?

 

Yes, alloy. If it is just surface dirt, you can probably get some alloy wheel cleaner, I know mcguires makes a kit thatb has a brush you mount on a drill. If it is corrosion that has eaten into the metal itself, more drastic measures may need to be undertaken.....involving sandpaper and lots of elbow grease.

Here's a video I found.