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UGLYLOWLIFE · 10-17-2009, 12:31 PM

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

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!!

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

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

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.

TommyGun · 10-17-2009, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

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

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

10-17-2009, 12:51 PM	#2
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10-17-2009, 12:53 PM	#3
ZilviaKid Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto Age: 32 Posts: 1,440 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i like your nuts. lol __________________ 1989 Nissan 240sx - Hatch - Sr 2006 Honda Ruckus - Fat & Low

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Sileighty_DRFT89 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LaVerne Age: 31 Posts: 960 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	dang.. that sucks. maybe try some sort of compound?? did it dull the finish?? or just stain it?? __________________ 11:11 333

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10-17-2009, 12:31 PM	#1
UGLYLOWLIFE Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CALI Posts: 415 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	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

10-17-2009, 01:14 PM	#4
S13Boosts Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VEGAS Posts: 5,292 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	what are your sizes and offsets looking like? if they aggresive id say FULLY POLISH EM!!

10-17-2009, 02:03 PM	#6
silpena Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LIVE OAK,CA Age: 34 Posts: 834 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	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.

10-17-2009, 02:11 PM	#7
sleep Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Tan Valley, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 776 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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.

10-17-2009, 05:19 PM	#13
Taniguchi_Is_#1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Arkansas Prefecture Posts: 3,141 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	time for refinish. i always used dawn dish soap and a sponge on my wheels. got grease out of my way.

10-17-2009, 06:05 PM	#15
UGLYLOWLIFE Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CALI Posts: 415 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	fack, there must be a way to take these stains off!

10-17-2009, 06:14 PM	#16
sleep Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Tan Valley, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 776 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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