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Wheel Cleaning
The problem I had/have, is that because (I assume) I don't wash my wheels often enough, there are black specks on them. I'm assuming that they are specks of baked on brake residue. How do I remove them safely? The magic eraser didn't do it, neither did wheel cleaner and a brush... Thanks!
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If clay doesn't do it, you may be faced with sanding and repainting them. There are usually places that do this for between $50-100 per wheel. Ask your local car dealer to recommend one to you if you don't know of one. JV
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Also, try a tar remover or kerosene to remove the black stuff
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On wheels, sometimes it takes a while to get them looking the way you want. There are times you must take the wheels off to detail them (I clean both front and back sides). Another "trick" to help speed up the process is after removing the wheels and getting the majority of "yuck" off the wheels- While you have the vehicle jacked up and on jack stands, you can put them on backwards if your vehicle will allow, just snug the lug nuts and you have a holder for the wheel I do this about 1 - 2x a year to get the wheels back in perfect condition. (warning- BE CAREFULL when working on a vehicle on stands) Then, I get my roll-around stool and can sit comfortably to detail the wheels. Another "trick", especially for the back side of the wheel is to start the vehicle and allow the engine to turn the wheels for you, (do not accelerate!!) (be Very Very Carefull if you are going to use this method) The engine will turn the wheel for you at a low RPM and you just hold your cleaning pad in one place and allow the turning wheel to do the cleaning. I do recommend, for safety, that you use the cleaning pad on an extension pole (you can find something at Wal-Mart, Autozone, or a hardware store) You do not want to get your hand caught in a spinning wheel, so it is better to be safe than to just use your hand. You can then remove the wheel, turn it to the correct side out and clean or polish the outer lip on the wheel..., unfortunately you can not detail the spokes this way, lol!!. When finished with the rear wheels, you can rotate the wheels and clean the fromt wheels the same way, make sure you remember/mark each tire/wheel so it goes back onto the same hub as removed. This method saves a LOT of rubbing and "elbow grease". You may want to try the metal cleaner I have on the web site if you do not already have one. If the wheels are clear coated, use the same polishes you use on your paint. To protect the shine and make cleaning the brake dust easier on future car washes, I recommend using a synthetic protectant on the wheels (we also have a great protectant). You do not want to use a natural or carnuba wax..., it will not hurt anything, but it also will not last long because of the added heat on the wheels caused by braking and road heat as well as friction. Feel free to email if you need further assistance Hope this helps... Shine on!!! |
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Oh well, lesson learned, and no permanent damage to rub in the lesson! Thanks for the great advice!
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Sorry - You are freiiiiking crazy.
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try a little Goof-Off on a rag and apply to the black flecks indivdually to try to remove them. I would wax the wheel after this process.
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OK. Wash and used Wheel Wax first time, two days ago...
Wheels are still clean and counting!
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