It does have hydrofluoric acid in it but less than.05% it is sold
as being safe for chrome wire wheels. I've used it a few times a year for
a number of years without any problems. Thanks for the tip though I'll
keep it in mind when buying a new supply.
...Art
On Sun, 23 Nov 1997 RJohn50603@aol.com wrote:
> Art,
>
> I am not sure just what the Turtle Wax product is made with, but it could be
> a rather strong acid (maybe hydrofloric). If this is the case (check the
> label), be sure to rinse with a high pH alkaline cleaner to neutralize the
> residual acid. Just rising with water is not good enough (the pH of acids
> stay quite low even when dilute with lots of water).
>
> Although chrome really shines when hit with acid, the acid can be very
> determental over time. I also have a set of chome wires (replaced originals
> via Moss about four years ago). They came with a warning about using acid
> cleaners. The thing I'd be most worried about would be the spoke nipple areas
> where the solution would get between the parts and lay there and corrode
> everything to the point where you'll never be able to adjust a spoke.
>
> These acid cleaners are quite effective (although rather dangerous to the
> user) for stainless steel wheel covers with non moving parts. Our wheels with
> real, functional spokes are another matter.
>
> I say all of this because I work for a company that makes professional car
> cleaning and reconditioning chemicals used throughout the world. Our
> Training Center here in Dallas spends several minutes during the first day
> teaching how to safely handle our own acid wheel cleaner, safe for the user
> and the wheels, including a pH dilution demonstration using just water.
>
> R. Johnson - Dallas
>
> '90 Maine Coon
> '79 Midget
> '76 Midget
> '73 MGB
>
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