well i bought an 07 g35 like about 2 months ago... and like for some reason when i drive the car black spots turn up on my oem rims on all 4 rims and now they are ruined because the spots wont come off...? any ideas ... does my warranty cover it?

 

It's probably just brake dust, here's a thread that kinda covers it...

https://g35driver.com/forums/care-detailing/175237-brake-dust-won-t-come-off.html

 

For 2 months old, you shouldnt have wheels stained with brake dust.........try a little polish, I believe your wheels are clear coated anyway.....

 

you have to be careful in what you use

maybe its spray from some oil?

 

^^^ thats what i was thinking.

i remember a thread a wile back where the guy got his wheels replaced under warranty because of a wheel cleaner he used i think but it left black spots all over his wheels

so the dealer may cover you

 

You shouldn't use any kind of harsh chemicals on your wheels. I just either use Meguire's car wash soap or dish washing liquid and water for cleaning the wheels. Nothing else.

 

crap right badbou06 and wes g i think it was something i used on my wheels to clean it

 

Exactly.........



I use a "safe for all wheels", wheel cleaner on the wheels all the time. Just find one that isnt acid based, spray one wheel at a time, agitate and rinse well.......

 

I agree with exceldetail - Patrick

Wheel Cleaner: 100% Acid Free, pH 7.5

Menzerna Gel 7.5 Wheel & Tire Cleaner - pH-Neutral (7.5) a detergent-based cleaner with surfactants, wetting agents and emulsifiers (for cutting road oils) which quickly cleans both tires and wheels yet is as gentle to the surface as drinking water! This cleaner contains no acids, petroleum solvents, butyl or butyl ethers of any kind, neither acidic or alkaline it cleans tires and all types of wheels including billet aluminium, plated, polished, anodized, painted and clear coated. - http://www.properautocare.com

Alternative products –
P21S Gel Wheel Surface Cleaner (Green) originally developed in 1976 by a German chemist, a water-based, (non-acid) detergent that provides terrific cleaning and guarantees not to damage painted, clear-coated, or anodized wheels - http://www.performancemotorcare.com/acatalog/P21S.html

P21S Gel Wheel Surface Cleaner (422, Red) – manufacturers approved way to remove corrosive brake dust and road grime from alloy wheels. Safe, pH controlled, formula is guaranteed not to harm any type of road wheel, braking system or other automotive surface, works safely and effectively on every type of wheel and coating, removes brake pad adhesive, backed on brake dust safely - http://www.frost.co.uk/

 

Jon,

do you prefer Menzerna over P21s?