i try to remove it BUT, should i take it to the shop? or DIY?
10-10-14, 10:16 AM
#1
i try to remove it BUT, should i take it to the shop? or DIY?
sup people? When i used to have my 2gen IS i had my aftermarket rims, when i trade in my car car for the F I kept my aftermarket rims and wanted to put on the F. Here's the problem, i try to remove some tar that is on the lip, but I see other black stuff and maybe some abrasion that i couldn't remove. is there anything would work? I read something about IRONX, is that OK to use? another thing, i believe some of the black stuff are coming of when i repolished the rims about 3 years ago. pix provided for more details... THNX
10-10-14, 10:27 AM
#2
Does not look like tar. That looks like built up brake dust and oxidation.
Depending on how bad it is, you will need to use IronX to remove bonded contamination, and then some degree of metal polishing and possibly even sanding to completely refinish the lips. The faces appear to be painted, therefore you can most likely polish those out with any traditional compound and polish.
Routine maintenance is absolutely key with all parts of your vehicle... it is clear that you do not clean the wheels often enough. I would recommend cleaning them once a week to prevent this type of buildup from happening in the future.
Depending on how bad it is, you will need to use IronX to remove bonded contamination, and then some degree of metal polishing and possibly even sanding to completely refinish the lips. The faces appear to be painted, therefore you can most likely polish those out with any traditional compound and polish.
Routine maintenance is absolutely key with all parts of your vehicle... it is clear that you do not clean the wheels often enough. I would recommend cleaning them once a week to prevent this type of buildup from happening in the future.
10-10-14, 11:26 AM
#3
Does not look like tar. That looks like built up brake dust and oxidation.
Depending on how bad it is, you will need to use IronX to remove bonded contamination, and then some degree of metal polishing and possibly even sanding to completely refinish the lips. The faces appear to be painted, therefore you can most likely polish those out with any traditional compound and polish.
Routine maintenance is absolutely key with all parts of your vehicle... it is clear that you do not clean the wheels often enough. I would recommend cleaning them once a week to prevent this type of buildup from happening in the future.
Depending on how bad it is, you will need to use IronX to remove bonded contamination, and then some degree of metal polishing and possibly even sanding to completely refinish the lips. The faces appear to be painted, therefore you can most likely polish those out with any traditional compound and polish.
Routine maintenance is absolutely key with all parts of your vehicle... it is clear that you do not clean the wheels often enough. I would recommend cleaning them once a week to prevent this type of buildup from happening in the future.
10-11-14, 04:19 PM
#4
Best of luck with it!
ivan @ DI
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