Can anything get this off my wheels?

[MarkF150]

I bought these wheels about 2 years ago. I immediately had them opti-coated after they were put on the truck, and all was well. Full disclosure, I rarely hand wash these wheels its usually just the automated washes which is how it got this bad to begin with I gather. Ive been off roading a few times and while I always pressure wash the dirt off after I think this is some dirt/brake dust thats been baked onto the finish.

This pic is after 2 rounds of Sonax Full Effect, letting it sit for about 5 minutes and then some pretty good scrubbing with a soft tooth brush. It looks like this on all the wheels but its much worse on the front wheels than the rears. I expected it to be a chore to get this stuff off but I really thought the opti coat would make it a little easier than this.

Will anything get this stuff off??

[custmsprty]

Looks like they are pitted to me.

[Rsurfer]

What kind of wheels (painted c/c, coated aluminum)?

If Sonax didn't take it off..Meg's Wheel Brightner if it's not aluminum.

[MarkF150]

What kind of wheels (painted c/c, coated aluminum)?

If Sonax didn't take it off..Meg's Wheel Brightner if it's not aluminum.

They are Method Roost wheels in matte black, I'm not sure what they are made of but I imagine it's an alloy wheel they weren't expensive.

Do you think wheel Brightener has a chance? Any tips on what to scrub it with or would a tooth brush be enough?

Thanks

[Rsurfer]

They are Method Roost wheels in matte black, I'm not sure what they are made of but I imagine it's an alloy wheel they weren't expensive.

Do you think wheel Brightener has a chance? Any tips on what to scrub it with or would a tooth brush be enough?

Thanks

A tooth brush is good, but wear gloves and eye protection. W/B is an acid.

[Rsurfer]

After again looking at the picture you posted. Why would anyone put the lead balance weights on the outer lip? The lead might turn color (green) when using WB.

[MarkF150]

There are no weights on the outside of the wheel, thats the design of the wheel on the outer edge

[Rsurfer]

There are no weights on the outside of the wheel, thats the design of the wheel on the outer edge

LOL, They did look like long weights.

[MarkF150]

Yeah it's hard to tell from the pics but that part actually indents inward, not sticking out

[PaulMys]

Looks like they are pitted to me.

I agree.