Wheel Dilemma.. How to get this stuff off??
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Wheel Dilemma.. How to get this stuff off??
Hey guys after my truck sat for over 2 months my wheels were in bad shape. I have tried to scrub this stuff off but the spots remain. There are no pits. What do I use to get this stuff off??? Help.. It looks like crap.. Here's the wheel
And here's what I have tried so far to get it off with. I scrubbed with a sponge.. was afraid to try steel wool.. Any ideas??
And here's what I have tried so far to get it off with. I scrubbed with a sponge.. was afraid to try steel wool.. Any ideas??
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Joey,
Are those wheels clearcoated? I had that happen to my custom Celica wheels I had. I ended up stripping them and polishing them. I hope it doesn't come to that for you.
I'd check to see if you can use the Mothers on clear coat (if they are clear coated). It might end up replacing those spots with scrathes. What about toothpaste? or softscrub?
Are those wheels clearcoated? I had that happen to my custom Celica wheels I had. I ended up stripping them and polishing them. I hope it doesn't come to that for you.
I'd check to see if you can use the Mothers on clear coat (if they are clear coated). It might end up replacing those spots with scrathes. What about toothpaste? or softscrub?
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I have used Mothers on polished, steel, aluminum, clear coated, etc. No problems.
As with anything, you should test a small area first. You shouldnt be disappointed.
Let us know what you think.
As with anything, you should test a small area first. You shouldnt be disappointed.
Let us know what you think.
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Originally posted by UKMyers
Cebby I have no idea. I just ordered some of the stuff 96 Runner posted.. Hope it works
Cebby I have no idea. I just ordered some of the stuff 96 Runner posted.. Hope it works
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Those are 15x7. I can't remember the backspacing, but I think its 3.75"
EDIT: My wheels say "OFFSET 8" on them. I think that means 8cm of offset = 3.14" (a little over 3 1/8")
EDIT: My wheels say "OFFSET 8" on them. I think that means 8cm of offset = 3.14" (a little over 3 1/8")
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back on subject, I get that crap on my wheels a lot and I've found that at a certain carwash (Mike's Carwash...but I think they are just an Indiana chain) You can get a wheel brite, and that stuff takes it off, and makes em shine like no other. Maybe next time I will ask them what wheel brite they use!
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Originally posted by 4runner4lyfe
ok, well my truck is on 30X9.50 tires..so im assuming my rims are 15X8 atleast..and my offset on my rims do say 8cm aswell. thanks
ok, well my truck is on 30X9.50 tires..so im assuming my rims are 15X8 atleast..and my offset on my rims do say 8cm aswell. thanks
Thanks for the inputs guys I hope the mothers work. I been needing something to get them shiny again. The winter here really took it's toll. I think when I get back to the states I'll start putting my stockers back on for winter.
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Hey guys I think I found a solution. Bought this stuff today from a recommendation by a couple of my British Friends seems to do wonders
I just tried it out on the bottom and the it's a night and day difference. Going to take alot of work but I think it'll be worth it
I just tried it out on the bottom and the it's a night and day difference. Going to take alot of work but I think it'll be worth it
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