HELP, I messed up my new wheels - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Sketti · 06-27-2010, 03:22 PM

The other day I went through the touchless car wash and it stained my wheels (I didn't know that this was bad for the wheels so plz refrain from criticizing me)

I got some of it off with Whenol, Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish, and Mother's Power Ball but some stains are still there. Anyone know what else I can do to get the stains out?

I have Polished Aluminum wheels.

Thanks

Darth_Emma · 06-27-2010, 03:33 PM

Pictures might help.

67 Convertible · 06-27-2010, 04:22 PM

What kind of staining? I used a local touchless car wash a few times last winter (mines a DD) no stains at all, wheels look just fine.

Pics??

2010 SSRS · 06-27-2010, 04:25 PM

that sux

code3 ss · 06-27-2010, 04:35 PM

YOU WENT THROUGH WHATTT???? that's why I only trust myself to wash my baby

se7en · 06-27-2010, 04:59 PM

come on now... he asked not to criticize him and asked for legitimate help. At the least you guys can do is respect his wishes and try to help him out! (hence the reason why he made the post in the first place)

I dont have an answer for you right off the bat, but i will do some research to help you out and see what i can come up with. Hopefully i can help........

skuttduck · 06-27-2010, 05:08 PM

You could try a claybar see if it removes the contaminents. Throw out that piece of clay when done though.

Another option is using goof off. It will strip touch up paint but not factory cured paint.

Big Brunsy · 06-27-2010, 08:20 PM

I use the touchless between real wash/polishes all of the time. I have never experianced this, and I have the same wheels you do.

g-townmach · 06-28-2010, 08:17 AM

Don't use those kind of carwashes. The soap many of them use is caustic. If it doesn't get completely rinsed off a polished wheel it will corrode.

Try using some standard aluminum polish compound and a very light cutting pad.

Sketti · 06-28-2010, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Pictures might help.

I tried but you can't see the stains in the pics. I don't have a real camera so I had to use my phone. :(

Sketti · 06-28-2010, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

What kind of staining? I used a local touchless car wash a few times last winter (mines a DD) no stains at all, wheels look just fine.

Pics??

It's milky white and kinda looks like water spots.

Sketti · 06-28-2010, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by code3 ss

YOU WENT THROUGH WHATTT???? that's why I only trust myself to wash my baby

Darth_Emma · 06-28-2010, 12:20 PM

If they are water spots, using a clay bar might help.

JB @ C and L Machine · 06-28-2010, 01:38 PM

06-27-2010, 03:22 PM	#1
Sketti Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sacto, CA Posts: 901 View My Garage	HELP, I messed up my new wheels The other day I went through the touchless car wash and it stained my wheels (I didn't know that this was bad for the wheels so plz refrain from criticizing me) I got some of it off with Whenol, Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish, and Mother's Power Ball but some stains are still there. Anyone know what else I can do to get the stains out? I have Polished Aluminum wheels. Thanks __________________ Added Mods -------------------- Installed: Tinted Windows; EiBach Lowering Springs; Custom Exhaust; Lloyd Carpets; AirRaid CAI; Heritage Grill; Razzi GFX; Light Blackout Kit; MPD1 Dovetail Spolier; SS Badges from DefenderWorxs; T-Rex Bumper Grill; Bowtie & Tail Light Bezel Re-Coloring; Stealth Bulbs; Magg Wheels 22" (Nitto INVO tires Fronts: 255/35-22 - Rears: 285/30-22) When money Available: Brake Calipers Painted; Clear Car Cover; Custom Pedals; Custom Dash Plaque from EmblemPros.com; Double Din GPS/Stero Unit

06-27-2010, 04:22 PM	#3
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	What kind of staining? I used a local touchless car wash a few times last winter (mines a DD) no stains at all, wheels look just fine. Pics?? __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

06-27-2010, 04:25 PM	#4
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	that sux __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

06-27-2010, 04:59 PM	#6
se7en Drives: 10 Procharged SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The creek at the end of the dead end road Posts: 1,857	come on now... he asked not to criticize him and asked for legitimate help. At the least you guys can do is respect his wishes and try to help him out! (hence the reason why he made the post in the first place) I dont have an answer for you right off the bat, but i will do some research to help you out and see what i can come up with. Hopefully i can help........ __________________ 10 Camaro: Built 376, LSA Heads, BTR valve train and Stage III Camshaft. F1A 12 Rib-3.75 pulley (17psi), Squash Dual Fuel System with Return (Dual Walbro 450LPH on a Hobbs Switch), Aeromotive regulator, Holley Fuel Rails, ID1300's. RMVB 4L80, 4K Stall, and Trans-brake. 9" IRS, 3.50 gears with a full spool

06-27-2010, 05:08 PM	#7
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	You could try a claybar see if it removes the contaminents. Throw out that piece of clay when done though. Another option is using goof off. It will strip touch up paint but not factory cured paint. __________________ Check out my Camaro http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84133

06-27-2010, 03:33 PM	#2
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Pictures might help.

06-27-2010, 04:35 PM	#5
code3 ss Drives: SW,SS1 RS,GRND EFFCS,ORNG STRPS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 76 View My Garage	YOU WENT THROUGH WHATTT???? that's why I only trust myself to wash my baby

06-27-2010, 08:20 PM	#8
Big Brunsy Drives: 2010 supercharged LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Le Mars, Iowa Posts: 2,235 View My Garage	I use the touchless between real wash/polishes all of the time. I have never experianced this, and I have the same wheels you do.

06-28-2010, 08:17 AM	#9
g-townmach I FARTED Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: cen-tex Posts: 870	Don't use those kind of carwashes. The soap many of them use is caustic. If it doesn't get completely rinsed off a polished wheel it will corrode. Try using some standard aluminum polish compound and a very light cutting pad. __________________

06-28-2010, 12:20 PM	#13
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	If they are water spots, using a clay bar might help.

06-28-2010, 01:38 PM	#14
JB @ C and L Machine Drives: Ordered 2011 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 342

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