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djetaine
10-21-2010, 10:51 PM
heres a pic of one of the spots. I have 3-4 spots on each wheel like this. Is there anything i can do without having to refinish the whole wheel?
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs904.snc4/71780_488737610198_507010198_7463964_7114897_n.jpg

luke318is
10-22-2010, 03:16 AM
aluminium doesn't rust, so that's caked on brakedust and grime

should come off with a good wheel cleaner, just don't leave it on for too long

djetaine
10-22-2010, 10:52 AM
aluminium doesn't rust, so that's caked on brakedust and grime

should come off with a good wheel cleaner, just don't leave it on for too long

i scrubbed the crap out of it and couldnt get it off. Any suggestions on a cleaner?
also, what if its actually corrosion and not caked on stuff? if so, am i screwed?

Critter7r
10-22-2010, 11:36 AM
painted aluminum doesn't corrode when it's not coming into contact with another metal.

It's caked on grime. Small amounts of carb cleaner and a toothbrush should get it off.

luke318is
10-22-2010, 12:44 PM
painted aluminum doesn't corrode when it's not coming into contact with another metal.

It's caked on grime. Small amounts of carb cleaner and a toothbrush should get it off.

this^

and corroded/oxidized aluminium would be white

Bobby Autogeek
10-22-2010, 03:21 PM
Try the P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner will remove that grime from your wheels. Once you remove the grime apply a Wheel Sealant to the wheels and this will help prevent Brake Dust or grime from sticking to the wheels.

http://www.autogeek.net/tirewheelcare.html

3MPowered
10-22-2010, 03:58 PM
I've used steel wool lightly with wheel cleaner to great effect. You'll need to seal the wheel afterwards though, as stated above.