My wheels got dulled and some places got stained drips like that. Dulling is normal IMO for aluminum, so I can't blame it on the product...the drips were my fault too because I either failed to rinse the wheel after thoroughly, or I let the product dry on. Mine are
non-clearcoated aluminum also. Eagle One A2Z says it outperforms this Armor All stuff, but for non clearcoated wheels, I think we should go with E1 alloy wash like you had been.
Here is a email I recieved from AA when I had my difficulties...
Quote:
September 26, 2002
Mr. Kevin Koehler
Dear Mr. Koehler:
Thank you for your recent contact with us.
Cleaners can be made acidic, neutral, or basic. Those with very high or
very low pH often do a better job with oily, greasy dirt than neutral formulas.
Some ingredients added to chelate metal ions present from brake dust will not
function at neutral pH. This formula was selected as being the best performing
one at the time it was created. It has worked well for several years.
Unpainted, non-clearcoated alloy wheels are not the norm, and not supplied as
original equipment on automobiles by any US manufacturer. Our lab has not
directly observed damage to non-coated alloy wheels, but given the wide variety
of alloys available, they should be tested in an inconspicuous place first.
Once again, thank you for contacting us. If we can be of further assistance to
you, please contact us again.
Sincerely,
David N. Mills
Product Specialist
DNM/cl
3269850B
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BTW, I ph tested AA wheel cleaner, and it was very acidic. That is what prompted my email to them.
Furthermore, polishing them by hand took care of the problems. I'm thinking about getting a buffing wheel for a drill so the job goes quicker. I've only used Harley Davidson metal polish, but it has certainly worked for me!
My wheels need polishing now...