r/AutoDetailing • u/cocks-swain • 1d ago

Technique Discussion Safest way to clean PVD wheels

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I want to clean these up and throw them on my truck. I think they are PVD. I've seen a few products but I don't want to screw them up. I know their nothing special but they'll greatly upgrade what I have now.

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u/HonoluluEpstein 1d ago

I've said this in several similar threads. Muraitic acid. Will clear them right up easily

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u/the_house_from_up 1d ago

How safe is it on PVD? I have these wheels on my truck, and they've developed some dark spots that I can't get off. But I've been told not to use acids on them.

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u/cocks-swain 1d ago

I mean as long as it's legit I'll try it. Like drain opener? And rub it down?

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u/HonoluluEpstein 1d ago

You can get it at any hardware store or home Depot. Spray it on. Let it sit for 15 secs and hit it lightly with a brush. Will come right off. Wear hand and face protection because it's caustic but will 100% do the job

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u/HonoluluEpstein 1d ago

Re-read the post. I didn't know about PVD but I've used it on regular aluminum rims. Someone will have to comment on PVD specifically

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u/cocks-swain 9h ago

Oh ok. I have some regular rims I'll try it out on tho.

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u/HonoluluEpstein 8h ago

Here's a link to the other thread I mentioned Muriatic acid with before and after pics

https://www.reddit.com/r/AutoDetailing/s/amkg9LdDML

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u/cocks-swain 6h ago

Damn that's clean...clean. That would work perfect on my old rims.

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u/HanniGunz 1d ago

I’d start with warm water and a Ph neutral soap. If they’re still dirty, try an APC then onto a mild wheel cleaner like Brake buster or diluted Adam’s

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u/cocks-swain 1d ago

Thanks ill try the soap first and see how it turns out.

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u/STRMfrmXMN 23h ago

Wanna preface this by saying that I don’t know how safe it is to use on PVD wheels in particular…

You can use Dawn on wheels this dirty. You need a degreaser at the very least, which Dawn is, though it’s not automotive-focused like something akin to P&S Brake Buster. Iron remover (can find a million different brands of it) may also be necessary. If you wanted one product for it all, Griot’s Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner has iron remover built into it and can be used to clean these if you’ve already tried a pressure washer and agitation from car wash soap.

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u/cocks-swain 8h ago

I like the idea of iron remover. That seems to make sense for those dark spots on the inside of the rim. I'll order some up now

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u/Practical-Trade3437 1d ago

Acid Cleaner will kick ass here

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u/Loud_Focus_7934 22h ago

You douse them in wheel acid and rinse. Done in literally 1 minute.

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u/Kimet10 1d ago

Chrisfix has the PERFECT video for you

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u/cocks-swain 1d ago

I'll search for it. I watched the one Ford has one up too and it's kind of a joke to watch lol.