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01-30-2012, 06:20 AM
#761
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You said that the stuff comes off if you scrub real hard. That may be your only option. It is hard for someone to suggest what you should use without testing it themselves. What you have to keep in mind is that those wheels are coated with chrome. Chrome is NOT a material that wheels are made out of. Thus, I may suggest something that would not only clean the wheels, but would also start the chrome to peeling. Thus, I don't feel confident suggesting anything. Someone else may feel differently.
01-30-2012, 07:03 AM
#762
Did you even read what I said? Did you look at the pics that you asked for? They are PAINTED black with a polished lip not Chrome. And the first time I asked you clearly didn't read the whole question because you were telling me to replace brake pads when I clearly said I bought the wheels that way and was asking how to remedy it not what brake pads to use.
I am sure you have helped some people but honestly if you are not going to read the whole question maybe you shouldn't be giving answers. Just sayin...
Can the OP help me out please.
Not trying to be an ******* but if you look on page 38 you can see the question I asked and the answers I got them you will understand.
I am sure you have helped some people but honestly if you are not going to read the whole question maybe you shouldn't be giving answers. Just sayin...
Can the OP help me out please.
Not trying to be an ******* but if you look on page 38 you can see the question I asked and the answers I got them you will understand.
Last edited by evilz99; 01-30-2012 at 07:15 AM. Reason: spelling errors
01-30-2012, 08:15 AM
#766
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Did you even read what I said? Did you look at the pics that you asked for? They are PAINTED black with a polished lip not Chrome. And the first time I asked you clearly didn't read the whole question because you were telling me to replace brake pads when I clearly said I bought the wheels that way and was asking how to remedy it not what brake pads to use.
I am sure you have helped some people but honestly if you are not going to read the whole question maybe you shouldn't be giving answers. Just sayin...
Can the OP help me out please.
Not trying to be an ******* but if you look on page 38 you can see the question I asked and the answers I got them you will understand.
I am sure you have helped some people but honestly if you are not going to read the whole question maybe you shouldn't be giving answers. Just sayin...
Can the OP help me out please.
Not trying to be an ******* but if you look on page 38 you can see the question I asked and the answers I got them you will understand.
01-30-2012, 09:35 AM
#767
its ok but you should read all of what people write before replying to them for advice. Not trying to be offensive or rude in anyway. I am using meguiars a to z wheel cleaner with a toothbrush and it is coming off pretty good but we will see how the paint survives if worse comes to worse I will just strip them and have them powdercoated.
01-30-2012, 12:23 PM
#768
Junkman - What on earth did you use to clean those ports on your cylinder heads?!? I'm getting ready to swap in an LS6 valley cover and Intake, and I'd love to clean out the deposits in the heads. Please advise!!
EvilZ - Sounds to me at least like you'll need a really heavy duty wheel cleaner to get that caked brake dust off. I'd suggest trying brown royal wheel cleaner. It's a safe yet very effective product.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEhR3e35ZBE
The audio is shitty, but take a look at all the crap coming off the wheel!
EvilZ - Sounds to me at least like you'll need a really heavy duty wheel cleaner to get that caked brake dust off. I'd suggest trying brown royal wheel cleaner. It's a safe yet very effective product.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEhR3e35ZBE
The audio is shitty, but take a look at all the crap coming off the wheel!
Last edited by Rare96LT1Formula; 01-30-2012 at 12:29 PM.
01-30-2012, 12:30 PM
#769
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I used brake parts cleaner, some towels and a toothbrush. It took awhile. Also, don't get any cleaner on any of the rubber parts or gaskets. I have never had an issue with that stuff but as well as it works, it can't be good for either. Just wipe off the major dirt first, being careful not to get a drop into any cylinder holes (I taped mine off with painters tape), then dampen a towel with brake parts cleaner and wipe away the majority of the rest (don't use paper towels). Last of all, break out the tooth brush and go at the attention to detail. That's how I do it. I'm going to be doing a more thorough job here soon as I'm changing my head gaskets. I'm really going to do some cleaning then!
01-30-2012, 03:03 PM
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Junkman - What on earth did you use to clean those ports on your cylinder heads?!? I'm getting ready to swap in an LS6 valley cover and Intake, and I'd love to clean out the deposits in the heads. Please advise!!
EvilZ - Sounds to me at least like you'll need a really heavy duty wheel cleaner to get that caked brake dust off. I'd suggest trying brown royal wheel cleaner. It's a safe yet very effective product.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEhR3e35ZBE
The audio is shitty, but take a look at all the crap coming off the wheel!
EvilZ - Sounds to me at least like you'll need a really heavy duty wheel cleaner to get that caked brake dust off. I'd suggest trying brown royal wheel cleaner. It's a safe yet very effective product.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEhR3e35ZBE
The audio is shitty, but take a look at all the crap coming off the wheel!
01-31-2012, 12:37 PM
#772
There are also some really good other wheel cleaners that I haven't mentioned. Only reason I mentioned brown royal is because I can confirm its effect on poorly maintained wheels.
02-01-2012, 12:19 AM
#774
I was trying to think of how to organize it myself since I came back to this thread and spent quite a few minutes searching for it. The only solution I came up with was to have the OP update the original post with specific items....for example:
1. General car care wish list
a
b
c
d
e
f
~z
2. Headlight restoration
a
b
c
d
e
f
3. Tire dressing/wheel cleaners
Use a,b,c,d
4. Etc
It's tough though since it would require a good amount of time to keep updating the post.
1. General car care wish list
a
b
c
d
e
f
~z
2. Headlight restoration
a
b
c
d
e
f
3. Tire dressing/wheel cleaners
Use a,b,c,d
4. Etc
It's tough though since it would require a good amount of time to keep updating the post.
I will try to set aside some time to do that soon.
Thanks Junkman for answering so many questions! Things have been busy and I haven't been on much.
02-01-2012, 12:24 AM
#775
Every brand does it. Guess its just the crazy humidity. The worst is Zaino....that stuff is terrible. Its like glue. I'll never use it again.
I use that new Meguires Polish.....excellent durability.
I've just been washing my car after I polish it to get it off. It washes right off with light soap and water. So I don't remove polish anymore with a dry towel after applying it. Much easier to just take 5-8 minutes and wash it real fast....then to use a towel the polish off.
Works great and every bit of polish comes off in that quick wash. Zaino actually told me to do this when I called to complain about their polish not coming off.
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I use that new Meguires Polish.....excellent durability.
I've just been washing my car after I polish it to get it off. It washes right off with light soap and water. So I don't remove polish anymore with a dry towel after applying it. Much easier to just take 5-8 minutes and wash it real fast....then to use a towel the polish off.
Works great and every bit of polish comes off in that quick wash. Zaino actually told me to do this when I called to complain about their polish not coming off.
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02-01-2012, 12:28 AM
#776
What would you guys do with a black daily driver in the pacific northwest, where if you aren't familiar, it rains all day long 6 days out of the week for 10 months out of the year. I would like to polish out all the swirls and what not and then put on the longest lasting wax/sealant known to man.
02-01-2012, 12:30 AM
#777
Remember polish is like compound but more fine. It's like a fine sand paper dissolved in solution. When you wash a car after polishing you're just removing residue. If you "polish" a car then have the ability to wash it away revealing swirls, then it isn't a true polish. That would be a glaze used to hide imperfections of a clear coat. This is why zaino said to wash the car, it's an actual polish.
02-01-2012, 12:39 AM
#778
On a side note.....the email notification system failed!! Tonight was the first time I've gotten an email indicating a response to this thread in like 10-12 days I think. I guess I'll have to be more proactive about it. After saturday I'll be able to get more active again on here. Just finished a few BIG detail trips on some very special cars and am in the middle of a 70+hr restoration detail on a Z06 that will go up this weekend.
Thanks for being patient guys!
Thanks for being patient guys!
02-01-2012, 02:14 AM
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02-01-2012, 02:52 AM
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Apologize if already asked as this can't be an isolated occurrence. The previous owner had a dash pad/mat and held it on with some type of glue or adhesive. The remnants of it is hard and clear so I am guessing super glue? Is there something out there that will remove the spots without discoloring the dash? Oh and it is on both sections, hard plastic by the windshield and softer dash pad.