cottoneg

These are on my street and road race car. The last HPDE left some black residue. I used a wheel cleaner (Sonix) that was non-acid.

Anyway, I sprayed, scrubbed and they are better but far from good. What do the experts recommend? Polishing compound? Rouge? Other?

Went to Advanced Auto parts. The kid said he recommeded Adams. Giving it a try tomorrow. Still may have to use a Rouge and buffing wheel.

cottoneg

I should add that that after the HPDE, the car went into the shop for paint. So it had been on there for some time. My Michelins finally came off back-order and I wanted to mount new tires and balance them. So I want the rims clean before the weights go on.

hdrider1

Did you try gasoline or kerosene or brake cleaner-- looks like it needs a good solvent.

capevettes

Try Easy Off oven cleaner. I use it when all else fails. It works. Just don't leave it on too long.

cottoneg

I am giving mineral spirts a try.

cottoneg

Just a note to share. The Adams worked pretty good at removing the deposits left. On the flip side, it is aggressive. And while I took care to rinse the rims well and dry them, a small spot got etched.

I took some rouge and buffed it out. If you try the Adams, use with care.

slowtealz28

I’ve never heard bad things about the adams wheel cleaner. It can be diluted 1:1 and still works good. You must have left it on too long?

Gixxerman

I spent many years polishing aluminum, done quite a few wheels, Easy off a good trick for anodizing and some paint removal, but it will definitely etch into aluminum if left slightly too long. If you were to go down polishing road, I recommend getting a portable buffer to keep polishing it, eventually you will achieve a point it maintains its shine and becomes more resistant to environment. It is a lot of work. Possibly get it polished up and send them out to be clear powder coated to promote longevity. I polished a ton of Motorcycles back in the 90's wheels, frames, etc. etc.