Stained Rims - Any Fixes???

mimicons · 04-01-2003, 11:49 AM

Recently, my stock pony rims have been developing minor stains that look like brake-dust. I can wash off the dust, but the stains stay.

Is there a cleaner that you would recommend to remove these stains without damaging the finish on the rims themselves?

Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.

If you're in the area, we will be in Reynolds GA this weekend for the NMRA nationals.......

Thanks!
Mike C.

jruppert · 04-01-2003, 01:32 PM

I would try using an aluminum polish. I know that weenol works good. I dont know if you can get it at the store though. Worth a shot to take a look though.

mimicons · 04-01-2003, 01:34 PM

Do you think it would take off the clear coat, though? What do you think?

MC

jruppert · 04-01-2003, 04:05 PM

Weenol is safe for all metal finishes. I do believe its safe on clear coat. Go to the parts store and see if they carry it. Read the back it may say either way. If they dont carry it then look for another wheel polish.

srv1 · 04-01-2003, 08:45 PM

a damp cloth and some polishing compound with lite pressure. if that doesnt work, it is embedded in the clearcoat of the wheels. DO NOT USE ANY ALUMIUNUM WASH! they have acids and will take off your clear coat and ruin the aluminum!

James

GhettoPop · 04-02-2003, 11:46 PM

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Originally posted by srv1
a damp cloth and some polishing compound with lite pressure. if that doesnt work, it is embedded in the clearcoat of the wheels. DO NOT USE ANY ALUMIUNUM WASH! they have acids and will take off your clear coat and ruin the aluminum!

James

whats alum wash? i have turbines and i use mothers metal polish, hows that? i also have rubbing compound and polishing compound, would those be clean the turbines better and/or be safer for the wheels?

04-01-2003, 11:49 AM	#1
mimicons Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Atlanta Area, USA Posts: 42	Stained Rims - Any Fixes??? Recently, my stock pony rims have been developing minor stains that look like brake-dust. I can wash off the dust, but the stains stay. Is there a cleaner that you would recommend to remove these stains without damaging the finish on the rims themselves? Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks. If you're in the area, we will be in Reynolds GA this weekend for the NMRA nationals....... Thanks! Mike C.

04-01-2003, 01:32 PM	#2
jruppert Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Reed City Mi Posts: 106	I would try using an aluminum polish. I know that weenol works good. I dont know if you can get it at the store though. Worth a shot to take a look though. __________________ '94 GT, 347 stroker, AFR 185's, Trick Flow stage 2 Cam, Edelbrock upper and lower, 70mm Tbody, 77mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 255 lph pump, underdrive pulleys, 1 5/8 Motorsport Headers, king cobra clutch, tremec tko, 3.73 gears, flowmasters

04-01-2003, 04:05 PM	#4
jruppert Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Reed City Mi Posts: 106	Weenol is safe for all metal finishes. I do believe its safe on clear coat. Go to the parts store and see if they carry it. Read the back it may say either way. If they dont carry it then look for another wheel polish. __________________ '94 GT, 347 stroker, AFR 185's, Trick Flow stage 2 Cam, Edelbrock upper and lower, 70mm Tbody, 77mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 255 lph pump, underdrive pulleys, 1 5/8 Motorsport Headers, king cobra clutch, tremec tko, 3.73 gears, flowmasters

04-01-2003, 08:45 PM	#5
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	a damp cloth and some polishing compound with lite pressure. if that doesnt work, it is embedded in the clearcoat of the wheels. DO NOT USE ANY ALUMIUNUM WASH! they have acids and will take off your clear coat and ruin the aluminum! James __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

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04-01-2003, 01:34 PM	#3
mimicons Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Atlanta Area, USA Posts: 42	Do you think it would take off the clear coat, though? What do you think? MC