Anyone know how to clean these rims?

[MadBMW]

Hey guys, I know you all have come accross this with your rims... i just cant get this black pitted stuff off... a sos worked ok but scratched them...

Anyone know of a better way or what to use???
Thanks - Jon

Pic of rims:
http://www.dtmpower.net/ppost2/showp...sort=1&thecat=

[Kompressor]

I do, don't use SOS pads.

Spray tire cleaner on them let it soak then use a brush reeat over and over again then use a rag then a hose.

[///M3Driver]

Wheel Acid.

If you know of anyone that works at a dealership, get a hold of some wheel acid. That crap will burn EVERYTHING off of your wheels. NOt really sure about how good it is for the rims.....but I nkow that they'll shine like the first day you got'um!

[e36MPower]

ok

1) pee on the area of the wheel you would like to clean (prefferably warm pee)

2) Let it soak for half an hour

3) Dry it with your own bare hands

[CMT]

Originally posted by e36MPower
ok

1) pee on the area of the wheel you would like to clean (prefferably warm pee)

2) Let it soak for half an hour

3) Dry it with your own bare hands

[Kompressor]

He now holds the record for dumbest ban

[schussey]

ha! was he banned for that?

[Sendittoryan]

Originally posted by CMT

I agree. Say goodbye to worthless posters.

[Scorp965]

[dr00t]

Brake dust baking embedding itself onto wheels has always been a problem for BMW's. To this day, BMW's, by far, have the most obvious wheel and brake dust problems.

I will give you a few ways to possibly solve this. All ways have been tested by myself, and worked. If one does not, simply try the next. Before doing any of these, make sure to try them in a small inconspicuous spot before applying to the entire wheel.

1. Purchase McGuires "All Purpose Cleaner". It comes in a blue jug. It is meant to be diluted, although it's more of a time factor. The longer you let it sit on the wheel before rinsing, the greater it will eat through any protective/clear coating you have on your wheels. At the same time, the length of time you leave your APC on the wheel might be the determining factor of it working or not.

If McGuires APC does not work, try p21s products. They are somewhat of a detailer's secret, although you might be interested. You can purchase these products here:

http://www.classicgarage.com/p2wheelclean.html

If I was there in person to feel the surface of these stains/pits, I would be able to give you an instant and definite answer. But I am not, so my last suggestion would be to simply buy a clay bar. Clay bars are typically used on paint, but due to their adhesivness, it might work for your problem.

Whatever you do, don't ever touch your car, paint, or wheels with anything that might scratch. Including Terry cloth towels. It's the most common mistake in detailing. To prevent this problem in the future, it is imperative you regularly clean your wheels. Buy a soft wheel brush and some wheel cleaner. Simply spray the NON-ACIDIC wheel cleaner on your wheels and brush aggressively with wheel brush.

Click here: http://www.superiorcarcare.net/zymbritspray.html

Once you have applied this, enter the car wash to ensure a proper rinse or spray with hose. Make sure you get as much of it off before allowing wheels to dry.

If the instructions above do not work, it is due to pitting. Hopefully your wheels have not pitted beyond a fixable stage at this point. If it has, they cannot be fixed unless you reapply a new coat or finish.

Don't stress, everyone needs to learn sometime.



If you want to know more, then please feel free to email me.

dan@esportsmagazine.com

[mad-ass]

Cold water and Mr. clean should do ya....

[Sendittoryan]

A skunk actually sprayed one of my rims and it is stained yellow... Do you think any of the stuff above might work?

[Greg]

Rims and wheels are painted and clearcoated just like paint. I would suggest trying to clay your wheels, if that doesn't work, then I would use some sort of medium cut abrasive. I assume you've tried like EO A2Z?

[J Clark]

i tried all sorts of stuff to get some funky stuff off my wheels. the thing i found most helpful (without damaging the wheels) was Purple Power. I found it at advance auto parts and walmart. i didnt let it sit to long on the wheel, but it ate thru most anything i put it on without killer my clear coat quickly.

[MadBMW]

All ive tried is the standard wheel cleaner stuff from auto zone. Ill give your new ideas a try.

Here is what i think is happening. I purchased 4 rims on ebay used. Only 1 of them has the m3 logo on it. Im guessing my other 3 rims are knock off's? CRAP i hate getting ripped off. The 1 BMW rim is perfect, no pitting and cleans up nice. The other 3 rims the clear coat is coming off now and they are pitting very bad, very fast.

Can these be repainted silver? or re-cleared? Which is a better idea and how much you think this would run me?