If the rims are really oxidized, you'll want to etch them. I use the Eagle cleaner for non-polished, non-anodized aluminum. This cleaner will turn the surface white. After the clean, rinse, and dry phase, I use mothers, on terry cloth towel. You will be working your rear off on this part. Dig deep, and rub hard,( a buffer, or power ball can also be used) it will take all the white off, and leave fresh polished aluminum behind. Once you get the rim "blacked-out" from the Mothers residue, use corn starch to remove it. I sprinkle it on the rim, and rub it around with my hand. You'll be amazed at how quickly this will remove the "black". After you have the bulk of the residue off use a clean terry cloth towel to spread the corn starch, and remove any remaining residue. This technique is great for cleaning out all the scratches that fill with the "black". When the rim is clean use an air blower to remove all the dust.
For a final treatment, I use a product called Cape Cod Polish. It is a cotton wad/cleaner impregnated type product, that smells like bubble gum. It doesn't clean as well as Mothers, but leaves a shiny, protective coat like no other. I apply, and remove it the same way as the Mothers, using corn starch.
Clean-ups for the several months will only require glass cleaner.
For a final treatment, I use a product called Cape Cod Polish. It is a cotton wad/cleaner impregnated type product, that smells like bubble gum. It doesn't clean as well as Mothers, but leaves a shiny, protective coat like no other. I apply, and remove it the same way as the Mothers, using corn starch.
Clean-ups for the several months will only require glass cleaner.
