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Asked by crumbob Mar 30, 2016 at 11:42 AM about the 2010 Ford F-150 XLT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

trying to clean my wheels they have caked on brake dust. I am not sure what type of metal they are. don't want to scratch them up it is a truck VIN# is 1ftfx1ev2ake41683

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OJ answered 8 years ago

XLT vehicles usually come with aluminum rims. They come from the factory with a coating which suppose to be a barrier between brake dust and the metal. If the coating had been removed the brake dust will eat into the aluminum. Clean the wheels with mild soap, I usually use liquid dish washing detergent. Use a sponge without an abrasive pad attached.

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