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All of my rims are badly stained and I have tried several recommended cleaning products which have made no difference � the wheels were acquired in this condition and I can only assume it is from a continued buildup of break dust (14,000 miles).
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All of my rims are badly stained and I have tried several recommended cleaning products which have made no difference � the wheels were acquired in this condition and I can only assume it is from a continued buildup of break dust (14,000 miles).
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All of my rims are badly stained and I have tried several recommended cleaning products which have made no difference � the wheels were acquired in this condition and I can only assume it is from a continued buildup of break dust (14,000 miles).
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Anyone care to comment on their experience on having wheels refinished. All of my rims are badly stained and I have tried several recommended cleaning products which have made no difference � the wheels were acquired in this condition and I can only assume it is from a continued buildup of break dust (14,000 miles). The outside finish is in acceptable condition but the inside lips are badly stained. My choice is to either have them refinished or to purchase a new set.

POST 2Original post

have you attempted claybar on the wheels? I did that and it removed a lot of the brake dust yellowing.

POST 3Original post

Another low-risk thing to try is tar remover. Very good at difficult organic stains (as well as tar, of course). Great for touchup on exhaust tips too.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks guys - among other cleaners, I have tried tar remover and a product called Never-Dull with no noticeable change. Never considered claybar but I'm willing to try that given the alternative.

POST 5Original post

Try WD-40 for some of the junk you pick up from the roadways, and anything else you can think of to avoid refinishing the wheels. No one refinishes wheels as well as the original manufacturer. Once you do get them up to speed, you have to stay on top of them. With your brake dust contributing daily, you have to have a daily regiment at keeping them clean. Also, wax the entire wheel inside and out to extend the time between thorough cleanings. I got so fed up with brake dust that I went the PCCB route this time.

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