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Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams
Any acid wash of an aluminum surface is going to severely oxidize the surface, almost turning them white, requiring you to then polish them out again.
Its not that acid washes aren't useful for certain situations, but they should be reserved for wheels where heavy restoration is needed. Based on your picture that seems like overkill to address a few spots. You'd be making a lot more work for yourself.
Have you tried polishing out the problem areas with a quality metal polish?
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Well, from what I was reading, it needs to be diluted. About 1/10 acid, the rest water. I have polished each time I've washed the car, so I have no idea where these specific "drips" came from, but they run the full width of the lip in those spots. I'm thinking maybe start with lemon juice or vinegar, maybe give Alumibrite a try? Everything I've read seems to be pointing to household products if regular car products won't work.