Abstract: A compound containing a tall oil fatty acid, oleic diethanol amide, aluminum oxide abrasive material, and organo-treated bentonite provides a polish for metals, such as aluminum, having a uniform viscosity and the abrasive particles uniformly dispersed throughout the carrier. Water may be added to form a scratch removing compound. Mineral spirits may be substituted for the fatty acid in the scratch remover to form a prepolish compound.

Abstract: An essentially neutral pH vehicle wheel cleaner for coated alloy vehicle wheels includes a builder, a surfactant, a buffer, a clarifier or mild abrasive, and a fragrance in water. The builder and surfactant interact to produce strong buffering to prevent a significant change in pH due to alkaline brake dust, road soil, and acidic road salts. A preferred embodiment utilizes tetrapotassium pyrophosphate as the builder, a sodium salt of sulfonated oleic acid as the buffer, and a ethylene oxide adduct of octylphenol as the surfactant. Various fragrances are disclosed.