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Black marks on Alloys?
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Black marks on Alloys?
Hi Fellow Z'd
This may be more of a detailing question but I thought I would start here as I always get good advise from you guys.
Todays problem relates to annoying marks Ive found on my wheel after the first wash of the year. At first I thought they were tar marks so I ordered some Auto Finesse OliTARate expecting to lift the marks right off easily enough. Sadly no joy! ObliTARate didn't touch the marks. My normal Iron Out didn't have any impact either unsurprisingly!
So Im hoping someone might have some suggestions as to what I could try and use to remove the marks or whether Im going to have to look at full on reconditioning to get rid of them.
Cheers All
Ren
This may be more of a detailing question but I thought I would start here as I always get good advise from you guys.
Todays problem relates to annoying marks Ive found on my wheel after the first wash of the year. At first I thought they were tar marks so I ordered some Auto Finesse OliTARate expecting to lift the marks right off easily enough. Sadly no joy! ObliTARate didn't touch the marks. My normal Iron Out didn't have any impact either unsurprisingly!
So Im hoping someone might have some suggestions as to what I could try and use to remove the marks or whether Im going to have to look at full on reconditioning to get rid of them.
Cheers All
Ren
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Is the problem just on one wheel or on others ?
I looks like tar picked up from the road but it's usually quite easy to remove with white spirit or the stuff you have already tried.
Have you had the wheel (s) off to see extent of the damage?
If it turns out to be tar I've had problems leaving a stain mark which needed polishing out. Not much help I'm afraid but good luck with it.
I looks like tar picked up from the road but it's usually quite easy to remove with white spirit or the stuff you have already tried.
Have you had the wheel (s) off to see extent of the damage?
If it turns out to be tar I've had problems leaving a stain mark which needed polishing out. Not much help I'm afraid but good luck with it.
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That's burnt on brake dust not tar. I'm willing to bet you don't have the same problem on the back where the heat is less. Not sure how you get it off, normally I've only experienced it when the wheel paint is too worn and it gets embedded.
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Clay bar?
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Black marks on Alloys?
Would do exactly what touchless products do but harsher.Geezah wrote:Clay bar?
As has been suggested above, it's either oil/tar that has been thrown up by the road or contamination from brake dust. I'd suggest that due to the way in which it has marked, it's something thrown up by the road.
I have to admit, I find TarX to be mildly less effective than Tardis, so would point you in that direction first. Followed up by IronX (paste if necessary).
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@OP in retrospect having looked at the photo more closely, it looks like baked on brake dust. Take no offence from this, but your wheels really need a refurb. Obvious signs of lacquer peel, chips, and general degradation of the paint surface, meaning even if well protected they will not come up well after use.
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That's definitely accumulated brake dust. This will get it off : Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141522881066
Remove each wheel, spray on the acid, work it in with a brush and pressure wash it off.
Remove each wheel, spray on the acid, work it in with a brush and pressure wash it off.
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As well as get under the already loose paint and see the true end of the alloy wheel finishpatriot66 wrote:That's definitely accumulated brake dust. This will get it off : Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141522881066
Remove each wheel, spray on the acid, work it in with a brush and pressure wash it off.
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I use clay bar or WD40 for the tricky black stuff. It looks pretty burnt on so will take some elbow grease.
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The acid wheel cleaner won't remove the paint even if it is loose. However, the pressure washer may. Obviously some discretion is advised.JAD wrote:As well as get under the already loose paint and see the true end of the alloy wheel finishpatriot66 wrote:That's definitely accumulated brake dust. This will get it off : Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141522881066
Remove each wheel, spray on the acid, work it in with a brush and pressure wash it off.
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Cheers guys, some good suggestions as always. I had a quick call with a refurb business and they were giving an initial estimate of £90 per wheel.
There are similar marks on all wheels but the front wheels are by far the worst which would back up the argument that its burnt on brake dust.
Once Ive decided how to move forward or if I find out any more I'll get back to you all and let you know how it pans out.
Thanks again
Ren
There are similar marks on all wheels but the front wheels are by far the worst which would back up the argument that its burnt on brake dust.
Once Ive decided how to move forward or if I find out any more I'll get back to you all and let you know how it pans out.
Thanks again
Ren
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Black marks on Alloys?
It will dull it, unfortunately, and will also get under the paint due to the current imperfections. Fine to get them looking better for a while but being acid, it will eventually eat away at the finish (not that the finish is brilliant!).patriot66 wrote:The acid wheel cleaner won't remove the paint even if it is loose. However, the pressure washer may. Obviously some discretion is advised.JAD wrote:As well as get under the already loose paint and see the true end of the alloy wheel finishpatriot66 wrote:That's definitely accumulated brake dust. This will get it off : Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141522881066
Remove each wheel, spray on the acid, work it in with a brush and pressure wash it off.
Black marks on Alloys?
That sounds rather expensive... I would suggest getting quotes elsewhere, or finding a local powder coat company. City Powder Coaters in Birmingham used to be able to do sets of wheels for £20 a wheel + £5/10 if they had tyres on.MrRenF wrote:Cheers guys, some good suggestions as always. I had a quick call with a refurb business and they were giving an initial estimate of £90 per wheel.
There are similar marks on all wheels but the front wheels are by far the worst which would back up the argument that its burnt on brake dust.
Once Ive decided how to move forward or if I find out any more I'll get back to you all and let you know how it pans out.
Thanks again
Ren