Cleaning rims - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

rodo · 05-15-2009, 06:40 AM

Hey guys, I ran my CSL reps in winter, which caused the finish to get stained. It also seems to have light surface rust, which I can remove by rubbing my finger on it. In any case, I need a cleaner that will bring the original shine back, the finish seems dull now due to the staining. Any ideas what I may use? Needs to be something I can buy locally, i.e. can't buy online, wait for shipping, etc. Thanks.

JeepJeep · 05-15-2009, 07:12 AM

You should probably try the cleaning section. Either that or search. Either one helps.

canucklion · 05-15-2009, 07:33 AM

two very good suggestions Jeep.

mwarsh1 · 05-15-2009, 08:33 AM

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/ga...MultiPiece.jpg

rodo · 05-15-2009, 09:04 AM

I have searched and read that P21S might work, but I don't know where to buy it.

jlstyle · 05-15-2009, 09:37 AM

Clean it with a wheel cleaner and wax it.
You are good to go now.

rodo · 05-15-2009, 12:20 PM

I understand, but I'm asking for advice on wheel cleaners. It has to be something rather powerful. I've tried what I have which usually works well, but not in this case, they are stubborn stains.

JeepJeep · 05-15-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

two very good suggestions Jeep.

thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodo

I understand, but I'm asking for advice on wheel cleaners. It has to be something rather powerful. I've tried what I have which usually works well, but not in this case, they are stubborn stains.

Did you even read my post? it was probably the best one in here.

UncleWede · 05-15-2009, 03:38 PM

P21 can often be found at Harley dealers.
clay is available at most auto stores.

rodo · 05-15-2009, 03:46 PM

clay as in a clay bar used to detail paint? I think what I need is a strong acid cleaner. Any suggestions?

UncleWede · 05-15-2009, 03:49 PM

If your finger can remove it, clay can remove it with less chance of inducing further marring.

808MGuy · 05-15-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodo

clay as in a clay bar used to detail paint? I think what I need is a strong acid cleaner. Any suggestions?

You don't want to use an acid based cleaner. My suggestion would be to wash it with a fairly strong degreaser. Even something like Dawn dishwashing liquid will work. Then do the clay bar to get off any other contaminents and follow with a couple coats of a synthtic wax. Don't use a carnauba based wax because your wheels get too hot and will melt the carnauba off in no time. There are a lot of synthetic based waxes available through local auto parts stores.

rmorin49 · 05-15-2009, 09:42 PM

Why can't alloy wheels be clear coated to help them repel brake dust and resist rusting?

808MGuy · 05-15-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rmorin49

Why can't alloy wheels be clear coated to help them repel brake dust and resist rusting?

They can be. Some just choose the bare polished finish. I had my brushed finished iForged wheels on my last car clear powdercoated but I left the polished lips bare. The advantage to leaving them bare is that it's easy to refinish. With a clearcoat, to refinish you'd have to strip the clear and paint it again. With a bare finish, you just polish.

twinturboa51 · 05-16-2009, 07:29 AM

you can get the p21s here. you would be amazed how much crap a clay bar can remove off of rims but it will be junk afterwards. definitely apply some Poorboys Wheel Sealant to them so this doesn't happen again, all you have to do is wash them with your regular car wash and a soft bristle brush.
Detailed image has a sale right now too

ECSTuning · 05-20-2009, 07:50 AM

We also have the p21s available here on the website:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...aign=postreply

rtfd241 · 05-20-2009, 06:15 PM

I just picked up some P21S from detailed image great stuff. Try it out.

05-15-2009, 06:40 AM	#1
rodo Private Drives: 2010 328i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 80 iTrader: (0)	Cleaning rims Hey guys, I ran my CSL reps in winter, which caused the finish to get stained. It also seems to have light surface rust, which I can remove by rubbing my finger on it. In any case, I need a cleaner that will bring the original shine back, the finish seems dull now due to the staining. Any ideas what I may use? Needs to be something I can buy locally, i.e. can't buy online, wait for shipping, etc. Thanks.
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05-15-2009, 07:12 AM	#2
JeepJeep ಠ_ಠ Drives: everywhere Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 818 / 805 Posts: 1,959 iTrader: (0)	You should probably try the cleaning section. Either that or search. Either one helps. __________________

05-15-2009, 07:33 AM	#3
canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 10,454 iTrader: (9)	two very good suggestions Jeep. __________________

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jlstyle Major Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nj Posts: 1,190 iTrader: (0)	Clean it with a wheel cleaner and wax it. You are good to go now. __________________ 09 E92 335i Coupe Jet Black/Coral Red/Sports Pkg/Prem Pkg/Cold Weather/Navi/PDC/Ipod/6MT

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rmorin49 Major Drives: 11 335d/10 Z4 s30i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 1,159 iTrader: (1)	Why can't alloy wheels be clear coated to help them repel brake dust and resist rusting? __________________ Colonel (Retired), US Army/Hagerstown, MD ED-01-10 2010 Z4s30i AW/Beige/Burl/ 6MT/SP/PP/CWP/NAV/ipod/USB/CA 2011 335d BS/Oyster/PP/CWP/NAV/ipod/USB(Daily Driver) 30+ mpg 1988 635CSi black/tan/5MT/Dinan chip/B&B exhaust/RD sway bars/Bavauto stress bar

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05-15-2009, 09:04 AM	#5
rodo Private Drives: 2010 328i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 80 iTrader: (0)	I have searched and read that P21S might work, but I don't know where to buy it.

05-15-2009, 12:20 PM	#7
rodo Private Drives: 2010 328i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 80 iTrader: (0)	I understand, but I'm asking for advice on wheel cleaners. It has to be something rather powerful. I've tried what I have which usually works well, but not in this case, they are stubborn stains.

05-15-2009, 03:38 PM	#9
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner Drives: E90 325i Arctic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 2,259 iTrader: (0)	P21 can often be found at Harley dealers. clay is available at most auto stores.

05-15-2009, 03:46 PM	#10
rodo Private Drives: 2010 328i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 80 iTrader: (0)	clay as in a clay bar used to detail paint? I think what I need is a strong acid cleaner. Any suggestions?

05-15-2009, 03:49 PM	#11
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner Drives: E90 325i Arctic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 2,259 iTrader: (0)	If your finger can remove it, clay can remove it with less chance of inducing further marring.

05-16-2009, 07:29 AM	#15
twinturboa51 Captain Drives: Montego Blue 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bawston Posts: 621 iTrader: (0)	you can get the p21s here. you would be amazed how much crap a clay bar can remove off of rims but it will be junk afterwards. definitely apply some Poorboys Wheel Sealant to them so this doesn't happen again, all you have to do is wash them with your regular car wash and a soft bristle brush. Detailed image has a sale right now too __________________

05-20-2009, 07:50 AM	#16
ECSTuning BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Independent Tuning Specialists Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,303 iTrader: (18)	We also have the p21s available here on the website: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...aign=postreply __________________ *Have questions? Need answers? Live Chat us! 8:30am to 12:00am Midnight EST* sales@ecstuning.com \| customerservice@ecstuning.com Customer Service Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm EST\|Sales Team Hours: 8:00am - 11:00pm EST 800.924.5172\|Facebook \| YouTube

05-20-2009, 06:15 PM	#17
rtfd241 Private First Class Drives: 09 335i x-drive Join Date: May 2008 Location: Johnstown PA Posts: 114 iTrader: (0)	I just picked up some P21S from detailed image great stuff. Try it out.

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