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jorvis · 04-22-2014, 07:50 PM

I recently got an '88 JDM S13 with these wheels that I really like, but they need some work. I'm pretty new to this, but what causes this and is there a way to buff/polish it off?

http://imgur.com/aTg0Dy7

I assume for the bolt parts I'll need to disassemble the wheel and soak them all in some sort of solvent and take a brush after them, but what about the rest of the wheel? Any advice at all is appreciated.

The Saint · 05-08-2014, 09:53 AM

After using Simple green and sponge, I switch to throttle body cleaner for the tough brake dust. If you are left with rust dots you may have to use a wire brush. You could also try rust remover.

04-22-2014, 07:50 PM	#1
jorvis Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Tulsa, OK Age: 41 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wheel cleaning/restoration advice I recently got an '88 JDM S13 with these wheels that I really like, but they need some work. I'm pretty new to this, but what causes this and is there a way to buff/polish it off? http://imgur.com/aTg0Dy7 I assume for the bolt parts I'll need to disassemble the wheel and soak them all in some sort of solvent and take a brush after them, but what about the rest of the wheel? Any advice at all is appreciated.

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05-08-2014, 09:53 AM	#2
The Saint Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 60 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	After using Simple green and sponge, I switch to throttle body cleaner for the tough brake dust. If you are left with rust dots you may have to use a wire brush. You could also try rust remover.