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MaverickGear
05-05-2015, 11:19 AM
Hi everyone!

I recently found some paint stains on the wheels and was wondering how would you guys tackle the issue. I tried rubbing a little metal polish to get it off but wouldn't dare to try harder as it fear it might cut into a gloss since I have gunmetal colour wheels.

Here's a picture of what I am talking about,

http://i.imgur.com/ly74tRN.jpg

Any advice would be great! Thanks!!!

Breese147
05-05-2015, 11:32 AM
Goof off? Try it first on an unnoticeable part of the wheel

conquistador
05-05-2015, 12:14 PM
Never use metal polish on clear coated wheels.

PA DETAILER
05-05-2015, 12:26 PM
Stoner Tarminator removes bug residue, tar, tree sap, gum and more from automotive surfaces! bug & tar remover, auto spot cleaner, car bug & tar (http://www.autogeek.net/tarminator.html)

That looks more like road tar?

vtec92civic
05-05-2015, 12:27 PM
Might want to try the lesser of the 2 and maybe use goo-gone if not then perhaps try goof off or if you can get a hold of something like tarminator that is a great product as well.

MaverickGear
05-05-2015, 12:52 PM
Never use metal polish on clear coated wheels.

Welp! Luckily I tried on a small spot! Didn't work tho.

Thanks guys! Will look for those products! Lets hope it works.

BMW435
05-05-2015, 11:56 PM
Try Tar X, WD40, or a clay bar

57BORNTORUN
05-06-2015, 12:13 AM
Perhaps mineral spirits.Cheap and removes tar.

Audios S6
05-06-2015, 01:24 PM
I agree that looks like tar. A tar remover or other solvent should don the trick. With mild solvents AMD tar removers you can let them dwell or apply to a towel AMD place the towel over the stain for a minute or two to let to loosen.

jmsc
05-06-2015, 04:14 PM
Some good recommendations. What have you tried so far?

Kevlarrockstar
05-07-2015, 07:30 PM
Tar can be removed with veggie oil if it is in fact tar. Another option would be 91% isopropyl which would also work if it is an oil based paint.neither of which would injure the clearcoat on the rim to my knowledge.