VXR8 wheels - can't get 'clean'

[stevemj]

There is a residue (iron particles/dust?) on my VXR8 wheels, that I cannot clean off. I've seen this on other VXR8 wheels so I'm not alone.

I've not seen this on other car types wheels. I am wondering what can be used to easily remove?

Cheers, Steve

[gsd2000]

You could try using a clay bar and then polish with something like autoglym super resin polish. What alloy wheel cleaner are you using? You could also try a glue and tar remover if it looks like tar. Autoglym do one called glue and tar remover. You can buy them from halfords.

[Bonnie and Clyde]

I've seen that too. Its almost as if they didn't lacquer the paint. Try a bit of Autosol. Gently at first. Should be good.

[stevemj]

I pressure wash then use some chemical 'wheel cleaner' - usually Autoglym's and then brush (Poundland, LOL). This takes all the usual road dirt and brake dust off but leaves this residue. I've tried a toothbrush too - boring. This residue only sits in the corners where the outer rim meets the 'spokes' and always toward the front of the car.

Initially there was a minuscule amount left after cleaning, but now after 13k miles and 6 months its become a black smudge. The car typically get a clean weekly or sometimes fortnightly, which means that dirt doesn't sit on the car too long.

S

[gsd2000]

Finish kare decontamination kit. That should remove rust particles. You can buy it in the uk from a company called serious performance.

[drew ss]

ive had the same problem i used acid on mine and no it didnt take the paint of it bought them up like new i will try and find the name of it spray iy on leave for 5 minutes and pressure clean off look new again

[Magic919]

Bonnie and Clyde said:

Try a bit of Autosol.

Don't do that. It's metal polish and not suitable for paint.

[ARAF]

Frankly, I think the paint surface on mine is shyte. There's no real gloss to it, so the brake dust gets in all the pits.

[gsd2000]

i would say try an aggressive clay bar and then polish the area and that should remove it.

You could try a different alloy wheel cleaner, i use bilberry alloy wheel cleaner, its dilutes wheel and is safe for all alloys, and cleans very wheel.

Failing that i would try a small amount of an acid based cleaner, wonder wheels is very very acidic, you could try a very small amount on the affected area, scrub and then wash it off, just dont leave wonder wheels on for a long time. Meguiars wheel brightener is acid based and is also good but you have to buy a gallon and then dliute it

[CoolC]

Also, once you have the wheels clean, use something like Poorboy's wheel sealant or Chemical Guy's Wheel Guard.

It makes cleaning them much easier afterwards.

[SteveMJ]

Sorry for the delays in replying PC went Fubar, then my laptop joined it about 3 dyas later :-(

I put Autoglym's wheel cleaner on neat (V strong) and scrubbed with an old toothbrush. The particles came off easily - hurrah. I've put some wax on top to discourage more build up.

Thanks for the advice peeps.


What I had on mine was the same as LS3Steve's www.hsv.org.uk/topic.asp?t=807047&f=69&h=27

Steve

Edited by SteveMJ on Tuesday 2nd March 18:41