black stuff

lowcherrydime · 10-08-2008, 08:15 PM

i have this black crap on one of my wheels and i'm not sure what it is or how to remove it. here's a pic. any help with this matter is greatly appreciated.

sykominitrkr · 10-09-2008, 12:54 AM

Looks like it's either tar,or brake dust... either way, just clean the wheel with soap, and water, and then polish it.

layinlow88 · 10-09-2008, 01:11 AM

agreed...once you wash them...you can start polishing...that should take care of it

s10cyncrvr has a how to on here...bout time you started working on these

RustyButTrusty · 10-09-2008, 05:02 PM

Looks like baked on brake dust... try some Comet (sink cleaner) on the back of a 'scrubby sponge' - not like a ScotchBrite pad, the rough backed sponges. If that doesn't work try getting ^^that^^ combo wet with some brake dust cleaner, just be sure to do it outside incase any fumes buid up from mixing the two.

OneLowSdime · 10-09-2008, 05:06 PM

i would say some heavy duty automotive degresor and finer grit like 00 or 000 steel wool

sykominitrkr · 10-10-2008, 08:43 PM

Degreasers on polished wheels isn't a very good idea, unless he wants to spend about an hr., or 2 polishing each one. Degreasers ruin the finish, and I certainly wouldn't recomend using ANYTHING abrasive on them. Not that it couldn't be polished out... it's just a pain in the ass. Trust me, soap, and water, then rinse, then polish.

Here's a detailers tip I found on the web,concerning the use of degreasers on wheels.....

"Most degreasers are pretty harsh, so wear gloves while you're doing this. Oh yeah, and if the wheel is polished alloy without any clear protective coat, take great care or the cleaner will stain the metal."

sykominitrkr · 10-10-2008, 08:57 PM

I found a thread for you to read. I agree with just about everything they say in it... except for what they said about the Hot Rims Chemical, because I've never used it. So, I couldn't agree, or disagree. Anyway, the thread is pretty short. So just take the time to read the whole thing... it's only 16 posts long, with very short answers....

http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=172644

96blazer · 10-10-2008, 09:11 PM

Don't use those cleaners/degreasers. They may stain the rims.

BTW: God damn Eric, you should know this shlt.

lowcherrydime · 10-10-2008, 10:06 PM

thanks for the tips fellas.

sykominitrkr · 10-13-2008, 04:59 PM

Did you clean your wheels yet?... we want pics!

96blazer · 10-13-2008, 05:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sykominitrkr

Did you clean your wheels yet?... we want pics!

evandonald · 11-05-2008, 07:27 PM

Use a tube of Autosol, You can get it at any autoparts stores. it is a metal polish. Works very well. Its from germany and ive used it on aluminum to polish it to a mirror like finish.

10-08-2008, 08:15 PM	#1
lowcherrydime truth Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23,799 Location: arkansas User is: OffLine	black stuff i have this black crap on one of my wheels and i'm not sure what it is or how to remove it. here's a pic. any help with this matter is greatly appreciated.
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10-09-2008, 12:54 AM	#2
sykominitrkr Minitruckin' 4 life!!! Age: 31 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,018 Location: S.A. TX. User is: OffLine	Re: black stuff Looks like it's either tar,or brake dust... either way, just clean the wheel with soap, and water, and then polish it.
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10-09-2008, 01:11 AM	#3
layinlow88 GET LAYED!! Age: 19 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,915 Location: Camden, AR User is: OffLine	Re: black stuff agreed...once you wash them...you can start polishing...that should take care of it s10cyncrvr has a how to on here...bout time you started working on these
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10-09-2008, 05:02 PM	#4
RustyButTrusty The Blue Pwns Joo! Age: 22 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,320 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: black stuff Looks like baked on brake dust... try some Comet (sink cleaner) on the back of a 'scrubby sponge' - not like a ScotchBrite pad, the rough backed sponges. If that doesn't work try getting ^^that^^ combo wet with some brake dust cleaner, just be sure to do it outside incase any fumes buid up from mixing the two.
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10-09-2008, 05:06 PM	#5
OneLowSdime I SHIT BRICKS Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,382 Location: Oshkosh WI 54901 User is: OffLine	Re: black stuff i would say some heavy duty automotive degresor and finer grit like 00 or 000 steel wool
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10-10-2008, 08:43 PM	#6
sykominitrkr Minitruckin' 4 life!!! Age: 31 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,018 Location: S.A. TX. User is: OffLine	Re: black stuff Degreasers on polished wheels isn't a very good idea, unless he wants to spend about an hr., or 2 polishing each one. Degreasers ruin the finish, and I certainly wouldn't recomend using ANYTHING abrasive on them. Not that it couldn't be polished out... it's just a pain in the ass. Trust me, soap, and water, then rinse, then polish. Here's a detailers tip I found on the web,concerning the use of degreasers on wheels..... "Most degreasers are pretty harsh, so wear gloves while you're doing this. Oh yeah, and if the wheel is polished alloy without any clear protective coat, take great care or the cleaner will stain the metal." Last edited by sykominitrkr : 10-10-2008 at 08:51 PM.
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10-10-2008, 08:57 PM	#7
sykominitrkr Minitruckin' 4 life!!! Age: 31 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,018 Location: S.A. TX. User is: OffLine	Re: black stuff I found a thread for you to read. I agree with just about everything they say in it... except for what they said about the Hot Rims Chemical, because I've never used it. So, I couldn't agree, or disagree. Anyway, the thread is pretty short. So just take the time to read the whole thing... it's only 16 posts long, with very short answers.... http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=172644
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10-10-2008, 09:11 PM	#8
96blazer ::::::::::::::::::::: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 23,777 Location: Los Angeles, CA User is: OffLine	Re: black stuff Don't use those cleaners/degreasers. They may stain the rims. BTW: God damn Eric, you should know this shlt.
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10-10-2008, 10:06 PM	#9
lowcherrydime truth Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23,799 Location: arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: black stuff thanks for the tips fellas.
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10-13-2008, 04:59 PM	#10
sykominitrkr Minitruckin' 4 life!!! Age: 31 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,018 Location: S.A. TX. User is: OffLine	Re: black stuff Did you clean your wheels yet?... we want pics!
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10-13-2008, 05:08 PM	#11
96blazer ::::::::::::::::::::: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 23,777 Location: Los Angeles, CA User is: OffLine	Re: black stuff Quote: Originally Posted by sykominitrkr Did you clean your wheels yet?... we want pics!
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11-05-2008, 07:27 PM	#12
evandonald Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 198 Location: PEI Canada User is: OffLine	Re: black stuff Use a tube of Autosol, You can get it at any autoparts stores. it is a metal polish. Works very well. Its from germany and ive used it on aluminum to polish it to a mirror like finish.
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