iDomN8U

I have a set of powercoated rims, I used some wax on them thinking it would be easier to remove brake dust from, but I believe this works well on Clear coated painted rims only.

Reason being it left a white residue which is painful to remove. I tried Dawn dishsoap and it helped a bit... a tiny bit, I have to use my finger to rub back and forth to get it off. At this pace I will have knobs for fingers.

I used a scrub pad (one used for my ceramic oven) tested a small area on the back and it didn't leave and marks, so I tried the whole rim and it didn't even put a dent in the wax.

Next step is to use a acid based cleaner, but I want to leave that for the last resort. Anyone else have any ideas?

CHRIS_HONDA

Spray some AP on them and let it sit?

slanguage

Trys some p21s wheel cleaner or meguiars apc diluted 4:1.

rinse the wheels, spray the cleaner on, let it dwell for about 5 minutes and clean with a wheel brush, then rinse thoroughly. might take a couple tries.

Good protection for wheels would be SV autobahn, smartwax rimwax, or duragloss 105. Apply in thin coats. 2 thin coats is better than one thick coat, and these products wont turn white or be too difficult to remove.

iDomN8U

Any OTC suggestions?

I will be weary of waxes on powercoated rims, but I will try a spot in the back if I do

Thank you for the help!

slanguage

otc you could try meguiar's aluminum wheel cleaner. its safe for powdercoated wheels. cleans pretty good. i used it before.

jlb85

try some simple green if you can't get APC. Also, if you have access, try using warm water. As a last resort I would try Wheel Brightener at a lower concentration like 6:1 and be careful with the uncoated wheels. Don't use the scouring pad if you can avoid it. If you haven't already, try a few different brushes.

Will clay do anything on them?

iDomN8U

Update:

used Goo Gone Automotive Spray Gel, it worked but it took a few tries and ALOT of elbow grease with a plastic scrub pad
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Au...%2BGoo-Gone.jsp



I think i'll try Rubbing Alcohol/Water 50% diluted on the front rims to see if it makes it any easier.

iDomN8U

It's good for removing brake dust, but not wax it seems.

slanguage

Hmm. Eagle 1 wheel cleaner maybe? I dont use over the counter wheel cleanersall that often, so I dont really know whats out there in your area.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

iDomN8U

[QUOTE=slanguage,Aug 31 2009, 03:52 PM] Hmm.