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06-30-2004 | 12:33 AM

colonel

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Any good wheel cleaner?

Hi Guys,
Any there any good strong wheel cleaner that can remove tough stains (black tar-like spots?). I have tried bug and tar remover, but it didn't really help.
Thanks
Peter

06-30-2004 | 01:46 AM

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i do not think any products from a place like auto zone would be strong enough. I would go to your detail shop and I am sure they would have something strong enough.

06-30-2004 | 02:19 AM

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3M adhesive remover from Home Depot

06-30-2004 | 05:29 AM

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I think Griot's wheel cleaner does a great job.

06-30-2004 | 06:28 AM

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I use Eagle One overall,and mineral spirits on those kind of spots.

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06-30-2004 | 07:42 AM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Ghost
I think Griot's wheel cleaner does a great job.

it's good but not for tar, melted rubber or other adhesives. 3M does make a good product. There is also a product called OOPS that comes in two forms, water based and toluene based. Both are safe on wheels and OEM paint. But I would recommend only using these on small sections of your paint at a time and then immediately applying a wax and buff. I found it at WalMart

06-30-2004 | 08:23 AM

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I do not think a wheel cleaner will help your problem. Your best bet is to clean the wheel throroughly with a high quality wheel cleaner such as Zymol Brite, P21S Wheel Gel, or similiar and then attack the stain with some adhesive remover or worst case, citric based solution. Hope this helps.

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06-30-2004 | 08:59 AM

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Is it okay to use the car wash (zaino or einszett) to clean the wheels?

06-30-2004 | 10:14 AM

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Go to walmart and pick up Purple Power degreaser. remove the stains without letter it dry. it wont hurt your finish, and will get everything (everything!) off.

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06-30-2004 | 11:00 AM

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I didn't clean my rims for almost a year at one point since they were dark. Some eagle one A2Z and a clay bar did a good job cleaning them up

A2Z is amazing stuff

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07-02-2004 | 01:59 AM

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I have heard that Eagle A2Z wheel cleaner can discolor the wheels?

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07-02-2004 | 02:14 AM

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I have heard that Eagle A2Z wheel cleaner can discolor the wheels?

I have painted wheels and it's the best i've used on them yet. I've had a few others that leave a funny haze. :dunno:

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07-02-2004 | 02:16 AM

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07-02-2004 | 05:37 AM

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can my rims be saved??

my rims were neglected a bit and there are black spots i cant get rid of even with simple green undiluted. i cant even scratch them off w/ my fingernail. is there any way i can get these fockers off???