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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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My front 18 stock rims Color changed??

Well I think it is brake dust or something that made my front rims to dark silver color.. Rear rims look new after car wash but front rims seem to be way darker than rear ones. Anyone having this problem? Anyway to fix?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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Yep, use a claybar to get the gunk off. then wax afterwards.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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u cant leave that brake dust on too long, it will stain.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 01:51 AM
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clay bar and wax will get rid of stain?? or ...
 
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 04:32 AM
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id try some mother mag/alum wheel polish first. lil red/white plastic can, works wonders, at kragen or pep boys.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BombRush
clay bar and wax will get rid of stain?? or ...
If it's not etch into the paint, it will. brake dust eats away at the paint
when left too long. (too long meaning weeks). the best way is to wax
your wheels periodically and try to keep them as clean as you can.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 01:47 PM
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id try some mother mag/alum wheel polish first. lil red/white plastic can, works wonders, at kragen or pep boys.

excellent stuff.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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If they don't change back to normal , what can I do -.,-
 
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 03:57 PM
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buy new wheels? hehe. j/p.
i always try to keep my wheels clean.

you could always keep cleaning the front but leave the rear w/ brake dust until it stains evenly.


okay, i'm not helping.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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I would have the wheel powercoated in your color of preference. the factory
wheel's finish is very thin.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 02:12 AM
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So Basically How often do you have to clean your wheels?? In order not to gain that stain !!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 02:16 AM
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^ when i had my stock shoes on, i cleaned them 2-3 times a week. now that i've got aftermarket shoes, i clean them everyday. sometimes 2wice a day if i have time.

if your stocks have crap on it and the clay bar can't remove it use the rubbing compound, i believe is "Perfect" made by 3M. i used it before. it's safe because the stockies are painted.
 
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