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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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just used a name brand tire and wheel cleaner and it spotted my rims, used a small amount of laqure thinner nothing wax cleaner still spottie but nit as bad any ideas , they look like water spots .. thanks
 
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Originally Posted by steve harris
just used a name brand tire and wheel cleaner and it spotted my rims, used a small amount of laqure thinner nothing wax cleaner still spottie but nit as bad any ideas , they look like water spots .. thanks
You could start with some punctuation.

Do the wheels have a clear coat? If it ate the clear, you're hosed. You can try a polish like mothers and use a high speed buff to see if it helps. If it does not, you can look into sanding. However, if you're not experienced with sanding or polishing alloys, I would have a professional shop take care of it. Generally doesn't run more than $100 for a whole wheel.
 
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Also, I use P21S for wheel cleaning. The pH balance keeps it from eating through clear or staining metals.
 
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I have been using scrubbing bubles bath cleaner with very good results.
 
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What name brand? Is it a LABELED for use on clearcoated wheels?
 
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Originally Posted by steve harris
just used a name brand tire and wheel cleaner and it spotted my rims, used a small amount of laqure thinner nothing wax cleaner still spottie but nit as bad any ideas , they look like water spots .. thanks
Steve, I used some name brand cleaner that left huge spots on my Fikse lips -had to repolish each section as nothing else would take it off. What type of finish is on your wheels (painted, clear coat, polished?)

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You could start with some punctuation.
FYI... https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...y-returns.html
 
Old Aug 21, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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Steve, I used some name brand cleaner that left huge spots on my Fikse lips -had to repolish each section as nothing else would take it off. What type of finish is on your wheels (painted, clear coat, polished?)



FYI... https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...y-returns.html

FYI steve never used punctuation even years before his stroke....it's just the way he rolls
 
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FYI steve never used punctuation even years before his stroke....it's just the way he rolls
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