[chrisguyw]

Thanks for that. Does it leave the alloy bright and shiny, or matt and dull?

If you do not let your wheel/part soak for too long it will come out bright and shiny !!

It is best to take the part out a few times to check when the anodizing is removed......give it a good wash and you are done.

If you want, or feel you need more shine, a little metal polish (Simichrome is wonderful) will work. If you want matt/dull, a quick shot of Tamiya TS "Flat" or "Semigloss will do the trick.

For the wheels on older model cars, I do like to spray the wheels with Tamiya TS aluminum..........much more realistic, as the wheels on the "oldies" were invariably painted, not the polished aluminum finish of the newer cars.

Cheers
Chris Walker