Stained Miro CSL Reps

Bimmer335i07 · 05-08-2008, 10:35 AM

Hey guys, I need your help.

I got some nasty stains on one of my MiRo CSL reps and it won't come off with soap and water. What can I use to get it off, without taking the finish off the wheel?

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Scott

328i · 05-08-2008, 11:40 AM

What do the stains look like, do you know what caused them? Have you tried clay? If clay doesn't work I would imagine hand polishing would be necessary.

Ryan323i · 05-08-2008, 01:04 PM

i have stains on my wheels too, it looks like brake dust that wont come off.

Bimmer335i07 · 05-08-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 328i

What do the stains look like, do you know what caused them? Have you tried clay? If clay doesn't work I would imagine hand polishing would be necessary.

I'm not sure what it is. It's black and if you run your finger across the wheel, you can barely feel that it's there. Not sure if that makes any sense. I haven't tried clay. Where can I pick it up? At any auto store, like Pep Boys?

Thanks!

And if that doesn't work. What's hand polishing them? What will I need to use?

theDude · 05-08-2008, 03:16 PM

I had something very similar happen to my wheel...do you use a tire cleaner/gloss?

I recently found a blackmagic tire product, called titanium. I HATE shiny tires, and this claimed to be matte, so I gave it a shot.

It looked great, but there was some overspray (totally clear) that combined with my brake dust and made a huge mess after a bit of driving. I had these black rivulets that were very smooth to the touch, but almost impossible to remove with soap and water.

Denatured or alcohol worked to remove the black streaks, but I still have these light colored streaks in some spots. Looks like I have a weekend project on my hands now.

Bimmer335i07 · 05-08-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by theDude

I had something very similar happen to my wheel...do you use a tire cleaner/gloss?

I recently found a blackmagic tire product, called titanium. I HATE shiny tires, and this claimed to be matte, so I gave it a shot.

It looked great, but there was some overspray (totally clear) that combined with my brake dust and made a huge mess after a bit of driving. I had these black rivulets that were very smooth to the touch, but almost impossible to remove with soap and water.

Denatured or alcohol worked to remove the black streaks, but I still have these light colored streaks in some spots. Looks like I have a weekend project on my hands now.

Yeah, it probably happened when I took my car to a hand car wash. They used tire shine on my car and I bet they probably let some leak on the rims.

What you described above is EXACTLY what the black stuff on my wheels look like.

Plain alcohol will remove the stains? Will it remove the finish?

ScheerSpeed · 05-08-2008, 05:09 PM

try a wheel cleaner like P21s gel

Sal@AUTOcouture · 05-08-2008, 05:11 PM

try a toothbrush

theDude · 05-08-2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

Yeah, it probably happened when I took my car to a hand car wash. They used tire shine on my car and I bet they probably let some leak on the rims.

What you described above is EXACTLY what the black stuff on my wheels look like.

Plain alcohol will remove the stains? Will it remove the finish?

Denatured alcohol is better than rubbing alcohol, but neither will remove your finish. I use it from time to time on my paint, if I was hit with something particularly nasty.

Feel free to try the P21s, but if it's what I had, it won't do a thing, since that's what I tried after soap and water.

L~R~G nor cal · 05-08-2008, 05:45 PM

I have had a similar problem on a clients vehicle before. Here is what I did to get the stain off:

1. CG Citrus Wheel Cleaner (let is sit for a bit and then agitate with a soft brush)
2. CG CWC (come back and wash again with a soft brush)
3. CG Ball Buster and a light polish (i ended up doing to to all the wheels because it brought back a TON of shine)
4. CG JetSeal 109 for protection

Granted this is a long process and takes some energy, but if you really care about your wheels and want to prevent this from happening in the future; its a great idea!

328i · 05-08-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

I'm not sure what it is. It's black and if you run your finger across the wheel, you can barely feel that it's there. Not sure if that makes any sense. I haven't tried clay. Where can I pick it up? At any auto store, like Pep Boys?

Thanks!

And if that doesn't work. What's hand polishing them? What will I need to use?

Since you're saying that u can slightly feel the contamination it must be above the surface so polishing shouldn't be necessary. If you'd like to come by my area I can probably help you out. I have plenty of wheel cleaners and clay so I'm sure I can find something to take it off.

Gtrain · 05-09-2008, 05:19 PM

Try Mother's Chrome and Wire Wheel Cleaner. This was suggested by a BMW Tech at the VDC during last month's visit

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