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How to Protect Your Alloys

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RiderOnTheStorm, Apr 6, 2011.

  1. Apr 6, 2011 at 6:28 AM
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    RiderOnTheStorm

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    Hey guys,

    I know lots of us have the alloys on our trucks. What do you guys use to protect your alloys to keep them from peeling and looking like garbage?
     
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  2. Apr 6, 2011 at 6:42 AM
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  3. Apr 6, 2011 at 6:52 AM
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    Wash them with soap and water and don't use any of those harsh wheel cleaning chemicals on them.
     
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    Thanks for the info guys .....
     
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    Prevention is the best protection. Keep them clean with non-alkaline or high acid wheel cleaners then cap 'em off with a sealant. Don't neglect those inner dishes either...
     
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    Destroy them with rock rash before they have a chance to peel.
     
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  7. Apr 6, 2011 at 5:06 PM
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    I see you're from Indiana.....don't run your alloys in the winter, otherwise they will peel and look like garbage after the &$*# off the roads has its way with them.
     
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  8. Apr 6, 2011 at 7:22 PM
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    That's what I was afraid someone would say. There's nothing that one can use to protect them?
     
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    !
     
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