Oetinnger RE`s Silver Finish-Clearcoat or not, Acid Cleaner?

**PeterY** · 06-10-2005, 08:24 AM

Hi I have Oetinnger REs and I was wondering if anyone knew what type of coating the Silver Finish has so I can use a safe but strong wheel cleaner and get some road grim off the rims.

Thanks

**EBPcivicsi** · 06-10-2005, 08:27 AM

Check it with metal polish. If the applicator turns black, they are more than likely uncoated. Be sure and check the lips too. Doubt means don`t.

**Accumulator** · 06-10-2005, 09:12 AM

I`d try to find out before using *anything* that poses even the slightest risk. Why not call them up and ask.

If they were mine and I couldn`t get any info, I`d err on the side of caution and just use stuff like solvent (3M Adhesive Remover), clay, and AIO. Why risk having to have them refinished?