What can I use
09-16-2006, 05:49 PM
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What can I use
I had my wheels stored in the in-laws basement since I had no room in the house for them, and my mother in law decided to use them as a stand to put laundry on. Well there is a residual residue of what looks like detergent and the crap won't come off. I have tried Meguiars Gold Wheel Cleaner, Goo Gone, and a metal cleaner and this crap still won't come off. She got them on 2 1/2 wheels. Give me some ideas..Also a chance to picture whore 
I don't know if you can see it but there are white dots all over the rim
I don't know if you can see it but there are white dots all over the rim
J/K, I dunno about the rust factor, but maybe just soak them in water for a while?
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09-17-2006, 08:14 PM
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Oy Vey, some of these suggestions scare the living shit out of me. 
Couple of suggestions:
1) Clay bar
2) Paint cleaner - you could try something like isopropyl alcohol or maybe a paint prep product like Prepsolv
DO NOT USE METAL POLISH, BRILLO, RUBBING COMPOUND, WETSANDING...
Couple of suggestions:
1) Clay bar
2) Paint cleaner - you could try something like isopropyl alcohol or maybe a paint prep product like Prepsolv
DO NOT USE METAL POLISH, BRILLO, RUBBING COMPOUND, WETSANDING...
09-17-2006, 08:52 PM
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diluted acetone should work, but be very careful with it and rinse wheels with water right after. if acetone doesn't get it off, I don't know what will.
09-17-2006, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
Oy Vey, some of these suggestions scare the living shit out of me.
Couple of suggestions:
1) Clay bar
2) Paint cleaner - you could try something like isopropyl alcohol or maybe a paint prep product like Prepsolv
DO NOT USE METAL POLISH, BRILLO, RUBBING COMPOUND, WETSANDING...
Couple of suggestions:
1) Clay bar
2) Paint cleaner - you could try something like isopropyl alcohol or maybe a paint prep product like Prepsolv
DO NOT USE METAL POLISH, BRILLO, RUBBING COMPOUND, WETSANDING...
ive done it b4 with 3m perfect-it compound with a wheel, it works great to polish a wheel or exhaust,why do you not recommend that ?
09-18-2006, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Phrosttz0
ive done it b4 with 3m perfect-it compound with a wheel, it works great to polish a wheel or exhaust,why do you not recommend that ?
Rule of thumb is to always start with the least abrasive method possible. You can always move to a more abrasive compound, it's a lot harder to remove the damage from going to harsh.
And Perfect it is more of a polish, definitely not a rubbing compound. When most think of rubbing compound, they think of this.
09-18-2006, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
Rule of thumb is to always start with the least abrasive method possible. You can always move to a more abrasive compound, it's a lot harder to remove the damage from going to harsh.
And Perfect it is more of a polish, definitely not a rubbing compound. When most think of rubbing compound, they think of this.
And Perfect it is more of a polish, definitely not a rubbing compound. When most think of rubbing compound, they think of this.
ahh aright, thanks for the clarification
