[WaarrEagle]

I have discoloration around the edges of my OEM wheels. I am pretty sure it was caused by various tire shines which I no longer use. Can anyone recommend some wheel polish that is safe for the wheel? I am in the process of buying some Sonax but I doubt it will take this stuff off (maybe I am wrong).

[jopa489]

That's there after you thoroughly wash the wheel? You could try some clay and maybe a fine finishing polish. It looks like the contamination is embedded though, so the edges might need to be completely refinished if the clay/light polish doesn't work. I'd try something like Menzerna PO106FA or M205 gently by hand for polish.

[WaarrEagle]

Yeah, it doesn't come off when I wash the wheels. If I scrub REALLY hard, you can see where it starts to come off in certain spots. That is why I think it might come off with some good polish.

Would some aluminum polish not work better than the products you listed? I have Mothers Aluminum Polish in stores before but was wondering what the detailing experts on here thought of it: http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-5101-A.../dp/B0009H519Y

[jopa489]

The wheels are clearcoated, which is why I suggested the same stuff you would use on the paint. The Mag/Aluminum polish might be safe, but I'm not confident enough to recommend you try. Someone else will chime in with an opinion though.

[Jim D.]

The Mag polish wouldn't be the best product, as it would be considered too harsh and will easily remove the clearcoat if you polish too hard.

Try a plastic polish, and if that doesn't work, try a scratch remover, and work your way up.

Try it by hand, first, but a PowerBall Mini or PowerCone will likely save you some effort.

[fisherbln]

I would use some old clay (or new if you don't have any). Don't re-use the clay on your paint after you use it on wheels though. I keep a special ball of old clay for my wheels only. It does wonders for the spots that don't come off easily.

[BlackMagic]

I use this, some crazy stuff takes off everything. I have the same thing happen to my wheels every month or so. Auto zone got it its like 6, 7 bux

[WaarrEagle]

Thanks BlackMagic! I bought some of that stuff and the discoloration came right off. Here are pictures from my cleaning. I used Sonax, Eagle One NEVR-DULL, and then finished them off with some wax.

I am slightly concerned about the ingredients of NEVR-DULL. The only listing on the can says "petroleum distillates." I hope this doesn't hard the finish on the wheels over time.

[BlackMagic]

looks great, no dont worry about the never dull Im using it for a year already looks perfect still. just maybe wax them after

[TOGWT]

MSDS No: 510.0336582-001.002I, aliphatic hydrocarbons (Stoddard type) is a strong petrolchemical solvent similar to Mineral spirits, Turpentine substitute and WD-40

[LuisBoston]

I have this on one wheel...do you think it would work the same? For some reason all the other wheels the dirt washed right off...

This was taken after a hard scrubbing!

[WaarrEagle]

From my experience yesterday, I am pretty darn confident that it will come off with NEVR-DULL. Again, my only concern is what affect (if any) it will have on the finish of your wheel over time.

[jopa489]

I wouldn't use Nevr-Dull every time you wash, but for occasional stains or stubborn spots you'll be fine. I'd say the stains posted above will come off with Nevr-Dull.

[Sooners335i]

I'd be hesitant to use Nevr-Dull on OEM wheels since their painted. Nevr-Dull is a metal polish. The wheels are painted/cleared and should be treated like your the paint on your car. Would you use Nevr-Dull on the car's paint? If not, I would suggest being careful when using it on the wheels.