Help with some Dirty Rims!
11-22-2008, 07:05 PM
#1
Help with some Dirty Rims!
So i just picked up a set of Super Rozzas and they are GRIMEY, i got gunk caked all over the lip and I am having a super hard time taking it off.
What I did at first was just use some polish and towel and was working through it by hand on the not-so bad tires...this worked a bit but took me forever.
Was wondering what the exact technique was, I've heard about the wet sanding or using wool cloths. but I just don't want to damage or leave scratches on the finish of the lip (polished). To me it just doesn't seem right to be sanding or using wool scrubber on a nice finish to clean it... won't it get scratched up?
First time doing anything with something polished so your advice is appreciated.
The below pictures are after I spent some time just polishing it by hand and buffing with Blue magic polish.
These 2nd set of pictures are of the worst rim with all that brake dust caked on for years, just polishing was NOT helping.... What do I do for these?
What I did at first was just use some polish and towel and was working through it by hand on the not-so bad tires...this worked a bit but took me forever.
Was wondering what the exact technique was, I've heard about the wet sanding or using wool cloths. but I just don't want to damage or leave scratches on the finish of the lip (polished). To me it just doesn't seem right to be sanding or using wool scrubber on a nice finish to clean it... won't it get scratched up?
First time doing anything with something polished so your advice is appreciated.
The below pictures are after I spent some time just polishing it by hand and buffing with Blue magic polish.
These 2nd set of pictures are of the worst rim with all that brake dust caked on for years, just polishing was NOT helping.... What do I do for these?
Last edited by jimsta; 11-22-2008 at 07:09 PM.
11-23-2008, 12:57 AM
#3
meguiars or mothers metal polish and some good spray cleaner
go to the parts store and ask for help
go to the parts store and ask for help
11-23-2008, 12:59 AM
#4
the Sonic Scrubber tool will make fast work of that stuff too- found at wallyworld in auto section- 10 bucks- get the extra pack of 4 different style/shape heads for another 10 and be able to detail the entire car!
11-23-2008, 08:49 AM
#5
Suzuka Master
Have you personaly used this scrubber? And what cleaner did you use with it?
11-23-2008, 08:55 AM
#6
Suzuka Master
Blue Magic is a non-abrasive cleaner used to remove oxidization .. your dealing with brake dust that has been left on .. Brake dust when exposed to moisture for a period of time becomes acidic and will eat into the metal.
You might have to end up wet sanding with 2000 then 3000 then polishing to bring them back assuming they aren't/weren't clear coated.
You might have to end up wet sanding with 2000 then 3000 then polishing to bring them back assuming they aren't/weren't clear coated.
11-23-2008, 11:19 AM
#7
I have a sonic scrubber and use it on many things- just picked up the `car detail pack` of 4 heads- an angle -a cone- etc, for even more uses
One of our detail pro's hooked me up originally- he uses them on every job
For cleaner, depending on what wheel-painted-clearcoat etc- there are good foaming cleaners or something with natural citrus base works for me
Shoot it- sonic scrub it and rinse
follow up with appropriate polish for the surface
One of our detail pro's hooked me up originally- he uses them on every job
For cleaner, depending on what wheel-painted-clearcoat etc- there are good foaming cleaners or something with natural citrus base works for me
Shoot it- sonic scrub it and rinse
follow up with appropriate polish for the surface
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11-23-2008, 11:19 AM
#8
I'm not 100% sure if they were clear coated but I Read somewhere that if you use metal polish and it turns to black when you rub it in, there is no clear coat.
I'll check into that sonic scrubber tool... I was hoping I wouldn't have to sand it down...but i guess i'll do what i gotta do.
I'll check into that sonic scrubber tool... I was hoping I wouldn't have to sand it down...but i guess i'll do what i gotta do.
11-23-2008, 11:20 AM
#9
Once the wheels are clean- I use a few coats of auto wax- synthetic- its higher temp resistant, and the wheels stay much cleaner and wash off easy
11-23-2008, 11:22 AM
#10
wallyworld has the scrubbers- 10 bucks for main tool- 10 more for the extra heads you will want.
They even make a kitchen/bath set of scrubber heads- with replacable scubber pads-to make it a multi-purpose tool
They even make a kitchen/bath set of scrubber heads- with replacable scubber pads-to make it a multi-purpose tool
11-23-2008, 11:36 AM
#11
Suzuka Master
Did the cloth turn black when you used the polish?
Let us know how you make out if you buy the tool.
A good low $$ OTC sealant that works excellent on wheels is NuFinush liquid .. but no matter what you use you still need to wash them often or your back to square one.
Let us know how you make out if you buy the tool.
A good low $$ OTC sealant that works excellent on wheels is NuFinush liquid .. but no matter what you use you still need to wash them often or your back to square one.
11-23-2008, 12:40 PM
#12
Yea, when i put on the polish the cloth turned black.
I'm going to check with Patrick at excel detail on the sonic scrubber quality. He sells it on his site, so I shall ask his opinion on it.
ANy suggestions on a good strong spray cleaner? I want to try other manners before I need to start wet sanding to get off the gunk.
I'm going to check with Patrick at excel detail on the sonic scrubber quality. He sells it on his site, so I shall ask his opinion on it.
ANy suggestions on a good strong spray cleaner? I want to try other manners before I need to start wet sanding to get off the gunk.
11-23-2008, 12:55 PM
#13
Patrick-ExcelDetail, is who first introduced me to the Sonic Scrubber- won it on his contest and learned some of its many uses from him! He says every time he uses it (on every detail job) he learns a new use!
He sells them as a convenience to customers- mostly with other order items
Wallys has them cheap and the extra heads- 20 bucks total for both- use the auto repair entrance to the store and they will be right there- thats the only way I go ww~
What I DO suggest from Patrick-- is Optimum polish compounds for cleaning paint and removing scratches down to microfine mirror finish, then Optimal spray synthetic carnuba blend on the whole car and wheels--
the UDM rocks for the serious detailer
Made my LGM dark grey multi color 01TL look like I had no idea it could!
And that was a careful first effort with UDM and products- 2nd effort made it a neighborhood showpiece- with people asking if I got a new car or painted the old one lol
carnuba wax will drip right off hot wheels- ask patrick- thats who told me to use synthetic with its 100 degree higher melt point.
He sells them as a convenience to customers- mostly with other order items
Wallys has them cheap and the extra heads- 20 bucks total for both- use the auto repair entrance to the store and they will be right there- thats the only way I go ww~
What I DO suggest from Patrick-- is Optimum polish compounds for cleaning paint and removing scratches down to microfine mirror finish, then Optimal spray synthetic carnuba blend on the whole car and wheels--
the UDM rocks for the serious detailer
Made my LGM dark grey multi color 01TL look like I had no idea it could!
And that was a careful first effort with UDM and products- 2nd effort made it a neighborhood showpiece- with people asking if I got a new car or painted the old one lol
carnuba wax will drip right off hot wheels- ask patrick- thats who told me to use synthetic with its 100 degree higher melt point.
11-23-2008, 01:01 PM
#14
go to the parts store- show them a wheel, or pics, and ask which product is specific to your type wheels and prob-something in a foam would be a good start- so it soaks-you scrub a little- let it soak- then scrub and rinse with water
Or get a citrus based spray cleaner and the sonic and go to it in same manner
On the chrome edge, after its mostly cleaned of dirt/crud, use meguirs or mothers metal polish- I am using the stuff for motorcycle metals- works on everything not clearcoated- taking years of grunge off the wheels for my motorcycle and shines them like new
patrick will say its a good device or he would not sell it- thats how he is- if he wont use it on his customer or personal cars- he doesnt sell it.
His real biz is detailing, with the items as a thing to help out ziners and other forums who constantly asked what to use!
Or get a citrus based spray cleaner and the sonic and go to it in same manner
On the chrome edge, after its mostly cleaned of dirt/crud, use meguirs or mothers metal polish- I am using the stuff for motorcycle metals- works on everything not clearcoated- taking years of grunge off the wheels for my motorcycle and shines them like new
patrick will say its a good device or he would not sell it- thats how he is- if he wont use it on his customer or personal cars- he doesnt sell it.
His real biz is detailing, with the items as a thing to help out ziners and other forums who constantly asked what to use!
11-23-2008, 01:02 PM
#15
read all product labels yourself to back up what the parts guy says
11-25-2008, 06:43 PM
#17
So there are no wally worlds here in NYC and I spent 45 minutes driving around trying to find that damn sonic scrubber!!!! in the end i ordered it on ebay for like $27 with heads... more expensive than 014tl stated, but what can I do...hopefully i get it this weeeknd and can test it out!
This sonic Scrubber better work!!!! Will post results
This sonic Scrubber better work!!!! Will post results
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