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Rez90
08-03-2013, 02:34 PM
So the month of July was a tough one for me as for some reason my health just didn't want to cooperate...long story short i wasn't able to wash any of my cars in July. My wifes care was the worst and this morning i finally went outside to clean it.

After cleaning the front wheels i noticed this. Seems like brake dust/contaminants just found a way to bed into the finish of the wheel.

I'm thinking some optimum metal polish and a mothers power cone...but i'm not sure if that's a good idea or not or whether it'll damage the finish on the wheels.

I'm open to suggestions. Thanks in advance.


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WAXOFF
08-03-2013, 02:36 PM
I would try Iron X first.

HellaBroke
08-03-2013, 02:48 PM
Sonax wheel cleaner and adgitate with a bores hair brush.

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rjd598
08-03-2013, 03:55 PM
Sonax, ironx, and clay. Most likely one or a combination of the listed will get rid of that

inDetail
08-03-2013, 05:49 PM
Wolf's Deironizer. It's just as good and cheaper then Sonax and Iron x

WAXOFF
08-03-2013, 08:21 PM
I do have some wheel cleaner in my basement that I guarantee will take that off with just rinsing after you apply it but I have to silence you after I let you use it. Has Hydrofloric Acid base. It will clean anything. I can put about 1/2" in the bottom of a spray bottle and the rest water.

RMM
08-03-2013, 09:29 PM
If you already tried something like:
SONAX Wheel Cleaner, all wheel cleaner, chrome wheel cleaner, aluminum wheel cleaner, full effect wheel cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/sonax-wheel-cleaner.html) or Iron X Iron Remover, CQuartz IronX, Paint Cleaner, paint decontamination (http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-iron-x-cleaner.html)
and
CarPro Tar X Tar & Adhesive Remover (http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-tar-x-600ml.html)
you should go up the ladder:
Poorboy’s Spray and Rinse Wheel Cleaner 32 oz: Poorboy’s Wheel Cleaner is an aggressive citrus cleaner. poorboys wheel cleaner, one step wheel (http://www.autogeek.net/pbsrwc32.html)
Above that...enter the dreaded HF...not for me.
You can also try claying after all the chemical action.

Rez90
08-05-2013, 12:02 PM
But to clarify using Optimum metal polish is a BAD idea correct?