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    Cleaning up old "Bottlecaps"

    I am going to "attempt" a refinish on some older "bottlecap" wheels.
    Rather that having them media blasted I am trying to get all the old "crud" off, especially the backs.
    Wheel cleaner does not remove the back mess...what have you used to get that off?
    After they are as "clean" as possible, i will lightly sand the faces and I was thinking to use some DULICOLOR silver and then clear...any suggestions...I am looking for a "good" not concours look...
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    I would use steel wool pad with some cleaner. I had good luck with Eagle 1 in orange bottles that is available just about anywhere. I have a gallon of Meguiar's Wheel Brightener that I dilute for tough jobs, but this stuff is not available over the counter.

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