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UGLYLOWLIFE 10-17-2009 12:31 PM

work wheel problem
 
heres the story, i used one of those ghey meguiars hot rims wheel cleaner on my vs-xx and it f'ed up my wheels, i cleaned my wheels to the max, waxed it, but it still wont restore it back to original, is there anything else i can do? i cant get rid of all those dark stains

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Shally2186 10-17-2009 12:51 PM

maybe get them powder coated..

ZilviaKid 10-17-2009 12:53 PM

i like your nuts.

lol

S13Boosts 10-17-2009 01:14 PM

what are your sizes and offsets looking like? if they aggresive id say FULLY POLISH EM!!:faint:

Sileighty_DRFT89 10-17-2009 01:20 PM

dang.. that sucks. maybe try some sort of compound?? did it dull the finish?? or just stain it??

silpena 10-17-2009 02:03 PM

hmm i think your gonna have to get them sanded down and re coated. If im not mistaken doesnt it say not to use them on certain surfaces? I remember i was carefull to only get them on my tire and not wheels when i use that stuff.

for me simpple scrubbing and degreaser for the tires and rims, and something cheap like greasy interior sprays for tires worked best and doesnt harm anything. Just dont get it on your paint.

sleep 10-17-2009 02:11 PM

You misused the chemicals which caused the staining. Nothing you can do except re-finish them

Degreaser and a scrub brush or sponge is all you need for wheels and tires. And never ever let degreaser sit on any surface for more then 30 seconds. It will stain just like what you see on your wheels.

!Zar! 10-17-2009 02:11 PM

Time for a recoat.

Wheel Techniques in Santa Clara. Holla!

Touge Noob S13 10-17-2009 02:28 PM

You should have researched wheel cleaners. Hot Rims is very acidic. Car wash soap and a soft brush is normally all you need to clean wheels. If you want to use a wheel cleaner I recommend these two, they are none acidic and approved by Ferrari, BMW, Porsche, and many others for the cleaning of their wheels.

Griot's Garage Wheel Cleaner, Griots Garage Wheel Cleaner, wheel cleaning
P21S WHEEL CLEANERS gel and regular

zilvia_brothers 10-17-2009 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Touge Noob S13 (Post 3086924)
You should have researched wheel cleaners. Hot Rims is very acidic. Car wash soap and a soft brush is normally all you need to clean wheels. If you want to use a wheel cleaner I recommend these two, they are none acidic and approved by Ferrari, BMW, Porsche, and many others for the cleaning of their wheels.

Griot's Garage Wheel Cleaner, Griots Garage Wheel Cleaner, wheel cleaning
P21S WHEEL CLEANERS gel and regular

could u only purchase them online?

Touge Noob S13 10-17-2009 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zilvia_brothers (Post 3087064)
could u only purchase them online?


I think so, never seen them in stores. The site on that link is pretty legit you can get them from there.

Taniguchi_Is_#1 10-17-2009 05:19 PM

time for refinish. i always used dawn dish soap and a sponge on my wheels. got grease out of my way.

zenki.life 10-17-2009 05:32 PM

full polish baby!

UGLYLOWLIFE 10-17-2009 06:05 PM

fack, there must be a way to take these stains off!

sleep 10-17-2009 06:14 PM

no there is not.

And you do not have to buy any fancy expensive wheel cleaners.

PURPLE POWER or any other type of concentrated De-greaser is the ONLY thing you need. I was a professional detailer for many years. Undiluted for tires and wheels

TommyGun 10-17-2009 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar! (Post 3086899)
Time for a recoat.

Wheel Techniques in Santa Clara. Holla!

+1

they did the refinishing on my friends work dh's and they came out great


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