From: Mat on
On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:32:34 -0400, Nate Nagel wrote:

> On 07/31/2010 07:14 PM, Mat wrote:
>> On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:05:56 -0400, Scott Dorsey wrote:
>>
>>> Anne Onime<anonymous(a)rip.ax.lt> wrote:
>>>> I bought a car with the "sports pack" including alloy wheels
>>>> and slotted disc brakes.
>>>> I have to wash the wheels every 2 weeks, as they become
>>>> very dirty. Does this mean
>>>> a) the brake pads are too soft?
>>>> b) I drive like Lewis Hamilton?
>>>
>>> It means you're too picky. Just let them go black, it won't hurt anything.
>>>
>>> Some brake pads will throw more dust than others; you can try a few
>>> different aftermarket brands and see if you can find one that is less
>>> dusty.
>>>
>> Is there a shortage of soap and water there???? Takes< 5 mins to clean
>> them
>
> You've never owned a car where the previous owner never washed the
> wheels, have you? Sometimes they are impossible to salvage.
>
> nate
VIM or any cream cleaner, paint thinner, solvent
From: Hachiroku ハチロク on
On Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:40:55 +0000, Mat wrote:

> On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:32:34 -0400, Nate Nagel wrote:
>
>> On 07/31/2010 07:14 PM, Mat wrote:
>>> On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:05:56 -0400, Scott Dorsey wrote:
>>>
>>>> Anne Onime<anonymous(a)rip.ax.lt> wrote:
>>>>> I bought a car with the "sports pack" including alloy wheels
>>>>> and slotted disc brakes.
>>>>> I have to wash the wheels every 2 weeks, as they become
>>>>> very dirty. Does this mean
>>>>> a) the brake pads are too soft?
>>>>> b) I drive like Lewis Hamilton?
>>>>
>>>> It means you're too picky. Just let them go black, it won't hurt anything.
>>>>
>>>> Some brake pads will throw more dust than others; you can try a few
>>>> different aftermarket brands and see if you can find one that is less
>>>> dusty.
>>>>
>>> Is there a shortage of soap and water there???? Takes< 5 mins to clean
>>> them
>>
>> You've never owned a car where the previous owner never washed the
>> wheels, have you? Sometimes they are impossible to salvage.
>>
>> nate
> VIM or any cream cleaner, paint thinner, solvent

Here's one way:

http://www.ehow.com/how_5469643_refinish-aluminum-wheels.html

THis method is not quite so easy. I did a set of wheels for my Corolla GTS
this way, and I got rid of the "machining marks" mentioned in the article.
I was selling used cars and it was slow, and it took about 40 hours per
wheel! They come out REALLY GOOD.

http://www.fierofocus.com/articles/Tech%20Tip%20-%20Fiero%20Wheel%20Polishing.htm



From: Scotty on

"Mat" <mxxx(a)nowherexcv.net> wrote in message news:pan.2010.08.01.02.40.49.221000(a)nowherexcv.net...
: On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:32:34 -0400, Nate Nagel wrote:
:
: > On 07/31/2010 07:14 PM, Mat wrote:
: >> On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:05:56 -0400, Scott Dorsey wrote:
: >>
: >>> Anne Onime<anonymous(a)rip.ax.lt> wrote:
: >>>> I bought a car with the "sports pack" including alloy wheels
: >>>> and slotted disc brakes.
: >>>> I have to wash the wheels every 2 weeks, as they become
: >>>> very dirty. Does this mean
: >>>> a) the brake pads are too soft?
: >>>> b) I drive like Lewis Hamilton?
: >>>
: >>> It means you're too picky. Just let them go black, it won't hurt anything.
: >>>
: >>> Some brake pads will throw more dust than others; you can try a few
: >>> different aftermarket brands and see if you can find one that is less
: >>> dusty.
: >>>
: >> Is there a shortage of soap and water there???? Takes< 5 mins to clean
: >> them
: >
: > You've never owned a car where the previous owner never washed the
: > wheels, have you? Sometimes they are impossible to salvage.
: >
: > nate
: VIM or any cream cleaner, paint thinner, solvent
:

You can by Acid wheel cleaner from the Grooming suppliers. Cant use on clear coated wheels though.
Spray on, give a small scrub with old nail brush and water blast off. Come up real well. Work even
better with allow bars/steps etc. Just need to be careful of paint work.


From: atec77 on
On 1/08/2010 12:40 PM, Mat wrote:
> On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:32:34 -0400, Nate Nagel wrote:
>
>> On 07/31/2010 07:14 PM, Mat wrote:
>>> On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:05:56 -0400, Scott Dorsey wrote:
>>>
>>>> Anne Onime<anonymous(a)rip.ax.lt> wrote:
>>>>> I bought a car with the "sports pack" including alloy wheels
>>>>> and slotted disc brakes.
>>>>> I have to wash the wheels every 2 weeks, as they become
>>>>> very dirty. Does this mean
>>>>> a) the brake pads are too soft?
>>>>> b) I drive like Lewis Hamilton?
>>>>
>>>> It means you're too picky. Just let them go black, it won't hurt anything.
>>>>
>>>> Some brake pads will throw more dust than others; you can try a few
>>>> different aftermarket brands and see if you can find one that is less
>>>> dusty.
>>>>
>>> Is there a shortage of soap and water there???? Takes< 5 mins to clean
>>> them
>>
>> You've never owned a car where the previous owner never washed the
>> wheels, have you? Sometimes they are impossible to salvage.
>>
>> nate
> VIM or any cream cleaner, paint thinner, solvent
bluelu cleaner works very well BUT apply brush and wash quickly

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From: Nate Nagel on
On 08/01/2010 12:06 AM, Scotty wrote:
> "Mat"<mxxx(a)nowherexcv.net> wrote in message news:pan.2010.08.01.02.40.49.221000(a)nowherexcv.net...
> : On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:32:34 -0400, Nate Nagel wrote:
> :
> :> On 07/31/2010 07:14 PM, Mat wrote:
> :>> On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:05:56 -0400, Scott Dorsey wrote:
> :>>
> :>>> Anne Onime<anonymous(a)rip.ax.lt> wrote:
> :>>>> I bought a car with the "sports pack" including alloy wheels
> :>>>> and slotted disc brakes.
> :>>>> I have to wash the wheels every 2 weeks, as they become
> :>>>> very dirty. Does this mean
> :>>>> a) the brake pads are too soft?
> :>>>> b) I drive like Lewis Hamilton?
> :>>>
> :>>> It means you're too picky. Just let them go black, it won't hurt anything.
> :>>>
> :>>> Some brake pads will throw more dust than others; you can try a few
> :>>> different aftermarket brands and see if you can find one that is less
> :>>> dusty.
> :>>>
> :>> Is there a shortage of soap and water there???? Takes< 5 mins to clean
> :>> them
> :>
> :> You've never owned a car where the previous owner never washed the
> :> wheels, have you? Sometimes they are impossible to salvage.
> :>
> :> nate
> : VIM or any cream cleaner, paint thinner, solvent
> :
>
> You can by Acid wheel cleaner from the Grooming suppliers. Cant use on clear coated wheels though.
> Spray on, give a small scrub with old nail brush and water blast off. Come up real well. Work even
> better with allow bars/steps etc. Just need to be careful of paint work.
>

I have some of the Mercedes-Benz factory wheel cleaner which is the best
I've found. But if the brake dust has actually eaten into the paint
you're still done.

nate


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