HELP! What happened to my wheels?

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07-21-2002, 07:44 AM

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OhioRacer

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Originally posted by Flyin Wedge
Sounds like it dried on the wheel,how long did you wait before hosing it off?As far as a polish goes,it's hard to say w/o seeing how bad it's stained.I know of a product called Bright Boy that's got a small amount of "grit" to it that may work if the staining is bad.

It couldn't have been on more than 60 seconds. And I rinsed it as instructed...with a "forceful spray".

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07-21-2002, 08:12 AM

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I did spray it on cold wheels. Any recommendation on metal polish? Pisses me off to hear about just using soap and water. I wish I would have known that before buying that "wheel kit". Anyway, one good thing. The Black Opal tire spray is tits! Damn tires look like mirrors. Unfortunately, I'm sure this stuff will end up all over the side of my car.

Polishes may contain an abrasive, be careful. boiler said to treat your wheels just like the painted surfaces of your car, that's very good advise. Wash and wax the mags. I use Meguiar's Final Inspection on the car for quick clean-ups and that "just waxed" look. I also use it on my mags, spray it on a towel, wipe on and take a clean towel to wipe off. I use nothing but Microfiber towels, no swirl marks.

Never spray any type of tire dressing on the tire, the over spary may get on your rotors. Most tire dressings have silicone in them and that will contaminate your brake pads reducing your braking ability. Spray the dressing on an old rag or sponge then apply to the tire.

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07-25-2002, 02:53 AM

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When I detail my s2 I use just a regular car wax on the wheels. But then again I don't let the brake dust sit on the wheels for more than a few days. You could eat off my rims.