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Old 01-05-2011 | 03:02 PM
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neglected aluminum wheels

so my new to me g35 came with the preium 19 in forged wheels the 10spoke ones and its coverd with nice little black spots that dont come off any tips on removal
 
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Old 01-05-2011 | 03:25 PM
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Elbow grease.....
 
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Old 01-05-2011 | 03:44 PM
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That about answers your question...My 19s are the same. Basically the rims are shot. YOull be able to get some of the black spots off and get them shiny but theyll have a spotty haze on them unless you get them powdercoated/redone.
 
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Old 01-05-2011 | 04:12 PM
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Elbow grease.....
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Old 01-05-2011 | 05:51 PM
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so my new to me g35 came with the preium 19 in forged wheels the 10spoke ones and its coverd with nice little black spots that dont come off any tips on removal
Powerball or mini-powerball and Mother's Aluminum polish. Elbow grease is way over-rated. Power tools are the new 'elbow grease'.

It will do in minutes what would normally take hours with better results and less mess.
 
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Old 01-05-2011 | 05:58 PM
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id try very fine steel wool then reclear them
 
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Old 01-06-2011 | 03:32 AM
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i think i had the same thing it was tar from the road so try a solvent or somekind of tar remover
 
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Old 01-06-2011 | 09:57 AM
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Wheel acid and a tooth brush....

*I have owned my own detail shop for over 10 years. Get you some wheel acid, make sure the rims are cold (not hot from driving). Wash them, then spray them with wheel acid and take the tooth brush to them. One wheel at a time...
 
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Old 01-06-2011 | 10:12 AM
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meh i dont may much attention to them :P
 
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Old 01-06-2011 | 04:49 PM
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well its not tar its like the black sports look like mildew lol
 
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Old 01-06-2011 | 05:06 PM
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claybar or Mr. Clean magic erasers
 
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Old 01-06-2011 | 08:12 PM
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well its not tar its like the black sports look like mildew lol
Some wheel acid will take it right off... It takes years of brake dust off that nothing else will take off.
 
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Old 01-07-2011 | 03:04 AM
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Where can you get wheel acid?
 
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Old 01-12-2011 | 06:32 PM
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the spots are actually under the finish how do i post pics is there a size limit
 
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Old 01-12-2011 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim@Grubbs
Elbow grease.....
Originally Posted by BIGD28
+ claybar
Originally Posted by newtome07
Powerball or mini-powerball and Mother's Aluminum polish. Elbow grease is way over-rated. Power tools are the new 'elbow grease'.

It will do in minutes what would normally take hours with better results and less mess.
Originally Posted by G2FLIP4
claybar or Mr. Clean magic erasers

Wrong, wrong, wrong, and wrong!!! I can't believe there's so much misinformation on this site sometimes.




Originally Posted by TxJeeper
the spots are actually under the finish how do i post pics is there a size limit

Unfortunately other than having your wheels refinished you are stuck with the spotting. Our stock wheels are infamous for this issue. Something gets under the clear and etches these spots into the finish of your rims. It could come from a variety of sources. Once you get the spots, they will not go away from traditional cleaning methods. It's frustrating too because it doesn't leave issues with the clear and you can't feel anything if you run your fingers over the spot. The wheel will still feel perfectly smooth.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news TxJeeper. Search through the Care and detailing section for more information on this issue.
 


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