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    Do you have wheel corrosion or just they are PITA to clean?

    Figured most of you are struggling to get every little dirt, etc. off of the wheels due to brake dust, dirt, etc.

    Well, first of all, I dont know if this is a known method. I just decided to give it a shot and it worked like champ.

    due to work training, the car sat for 4 months and the wheels got kind of ruined. I couldnt get rid of the corrosion with the traditional cleaning. I tried so hard but only some came off.. So I gave up....

    Until today. I decided to clay the damn wheels and holy cow. I wouldnt even put any pressure on the wheels and any corrosion, dirt, etc. came right off and wheels look like brand new. This is with clay spray (it looks like water to me) and a clay bar.

    Here is a pic of my wheel after the traditional cleaning:






    I know, it looks like I didnt really clean it, but I wiped it with a cleaner, etc. that was pretty much the best i could do.kit would fog up for some reason. I am sure with a little more elbow grease, I could take more out, give it more shine, but definitely not much more.


    here is a quick shot of after the clay bar:






    P.S. I am not even done with them. once I am done with wiping them with microfiber towel, they should shine and smoothen more.

    Again, not sure if it is a known technic, but i figured I would share with you folks.

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    I also tried on my girlfriend's car's wheels, which are ALLOY and have NOT been cleaned for 6 months or more. everytime i attempt to clean her wheels, i only get some of it out due to shitty factory brake pads. I did this in the dark, on my driveway.

    I am amazed how well claybar works! WOW! this is under 60 seconds job. Check it out:

    Before ( the darker areas are on the wheels like glue ):



    After (I even went a little inside the wheel to see if it would take it off and holy cow, it took most of it out and I think i rubbed there once or twice) :


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    interesting, you may be on something. I'll try it on my wheels next time.

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    I think I may give that a whirl myself.

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    Agree interesting..heard of clay bar for auto paint but not wheels..looks good!! Do you use it with water or straight clay bar?

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    First I had heard of this. Looks like you achieved great results.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SuperSSguy View Post
    Agree interesting..heard of clay bar for auto paint but not wheels..looks good!! Do you use it with water or straight clay bar?
    He said he used clay spray.

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    Did this years ago on the GTP's wheels. Heard its a common trick amongst detailing nuts

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    That might help when at a show when you need to clean up from the drive in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KahanaReef View Post
    He said he used clay spray.
    Oh yeah and clay bar. never knew there was a clay spray?

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    I use Meguiar's Quik Detailer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KahanaReef View Post
    I use Meguiar's Quik Detailer.
    Thats my favorite,Like to use it on my car between polish and waxes keeps the paint nice and hydrated slippery and smooth!

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    After a quick check, it looks like using a clay bar on wheels isn't a new idea. Some brands even recommend it for brake dust, rail dust, etc... particular removal for wheels.

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    wow, looks like it worked great! i haven't used a clay bar on wheels, but did use it to remove tar/crap from my magnaflow exhaust tips..

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