Wheel mess up - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

fireline43 · 12-23-2012, 07:56 AM

So my friend was not very smart one day cleaning his car and grabbed a bottle of what he thought was wheel cleaner, but it ended up being clear coat spray. On top of that, he said he let "it soak in" so that the brake dust would come off easy when all he did was let it dry good. He now has wheels that are permanently dirty. He took his car over yesterday so we could see what we could do. Never Dull metal polish works, but it's incredibly time consuming. I got one spoke done in like 30 mins. Wanted to see what other ideas people had here on products or if the wheels are easier to just get resprayed or something.
What we tried:
Never Dull metal polish
Mothers wheel polish
rubbing compound with DA polisher
Mother's ball with the products listed above.
Mineral spirits( was getting frustrated at that point)

Here are the pics:
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resi...3AB6ED3183!206
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resi...3AB6ED3183!205

Otruba_843 · 12-23-2012, 06:37 PM

Use clay, and if that doesn't work, use Meguiars wheel Brightener as a last resort

PR3CI5N · 12-23-2012, 06:46 PM

Can't see the pics. Load them as attachments not links

fireline43 · 12-23-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PR3CI5N

Can't see the pics. Load them as attachments not links

ill work on loading the pics. They just looks like normal dirty wheels though, you just can't clean them

PR3CI5N · 12-23-2012, 07:07 PM

Then powder coat them for $75. Last forever

fireline43 · 12-24-2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by PR3CI5N

Then powder coat them for $75. Last forever

Is it $75 each wheel or $75 for all 4 usually? If it's each wheel, I'd probably recommend more saving up and getting new wheels.

ChuckBMW3 · 12-24-2012, 05:55 PM

My best guess is that the wheels will need to be refinished. Even if you find a product that "strips" clear coat, it will most likely take off the factory clear coat as well....GL

Otruba_843 · 12-24-2012, 06:59 PM

^ +1

fireline43 · 12-24-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckBMW3

My best guess is that the wheels will need to be refinished. Even if you find a product that "strips" clear coat, it will most likely take off the factory clear coat as well....GL

yea id say the same also

Kramzz335i · 01-05-2013, 01:43 AM

try using sonax wheel cleaner, it usually takes off everything. But if that doesnt work, you can try a degreaser like optimum power clean. Last resort could be an acidic cleaner, but then you risk stripping the clear coat, if you do use an acidic cleaner, use it very sparingly and dilute it down 1:1 (1 part cleaner, 1 part water)

Amini77 · 01-05-2013, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by fireline43

Is it $75 each wheel or $75 for all 4 usually? If it's each wheel, I'd probably recommend more saving up and getting new wheels.

I think it's like $300-500 to get them powdercoated but I'd get new wheels instead.

fireline43 · 01-05-2013, 09:56 AM

He brought the car to a detailer that got it off for $50. Didn't ask what he used thoghh which I wanted to know

Bobble · 01-07-2013, 10:40 AM

Agrressive compound will do it. Since he sprayed clear coat over the dirt it probsbly did not bond well/ I'd strongly suggest he get all his supplies in some order so that does not happen anymore. BTW $50 is a good deal.

Wolf 335 · 01-13-2013, 03:21 PM

thats like me when i thought the leather conditioner was a polish.

Pete Schweaty · 01-14-2013, 08:51 AM

Sounds like a good excuse to buy new wheels.

12-23-2012, 07:56 AM	#1
fireline43 Lieutenant Drives: 2013 Mercedes C250 Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 487 iTrader: (0)	Wheel mess up So my friend was not very smart one day cleaning his car and grabbed a bottle of what he thought was wheel cleaner, but it ended up being clear coat spray. On top of that, he said he let "it soak in" so that the brake dust would come off easy when all he did was let it dry good. He now has wheels that are permanently dirty. He took his car over yesterday so we could see what we could do. Never Dull metal polish works, but it's incredibly time consuming. I got one spoke done in like 30 mins. Wanted to see what other ideas people had here on products or if the wheels are easier to just get resprayed or something. What we tried: Never Dull metal polish Mothers wheel polish rubbing compound with DA polisher Mother's ball with the products listed above. Mineral spirits( was getting frustrated at that point) Here are the pics: https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resi...3AB6ED3183!206 https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resi...3AB6ED3183!205
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12-23-2012, 06:37 PM	#2
Otruba_843 Captain Drives: 2009 E90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 866 iTrader: (0)	Use clay, and if that doesn't work, use Meguiars wheel Brightener as a last resort __________________ 2009 E90 328i Monaco Blue premium/idrive/convience/logic-7/cold weather/ xenons/ saddle brown interior

12-23-2012, 06:46 PM	#3
PR3CI5N need4speed Drives: 2010 E90 M 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 952 iTrader: (8)	Can't see the pics. Load them as attachments not links __________________ PERFORMANCE: JB4 G5 ISO, DCI, BMW performance exhaust, BMS 3" catless downpipes, H&R sport springs, Koni yellow shocks...E-85 COSMETICS: CF performance diffuser, CF kidney grille, CF wrapped interior, CF 335i, CF license plate frame, 12mm BMS spacers front/rear, Rear fenders rolled, Mtec white LED angel eyes, GP Thunder white fogs, Clear reflectors, Blacked out roundels

12-23-2012, 07:07 PM	#5
PR3CI5N need4speed Drives: 2010 E90 M 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 952 iTrader: (8)	Then powder coat them for $75. Last forever __________________ PERFORMANCE: JB4 G5 ISO, DCI, BMW performance exhaust, BMS 3" catless downpipes, H&R sport springs, Koni yellow shocks...E-85 COSMETICS: CF performance diffuser, CF kidney grille, CF wrapped interior, CF 335i, CF license plate frame, 12mm BMS spacers front/rear, Rear fenders rolled, Mtec white LED angel eyes, GP Thunder white fogs, Clear reflectors, Blacked out roundels

12-24-2012, 05:55 PM	#7
ChuckBMW3 Lieutenant Drives: e90 328i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 406 iTrader: (0)	My best guess is that the wheels will need to be refinished. Even if you find a product that "strips" clear coat, it will most likely take off the factory clear coat as well....GL __________________ e90 328i: Monaco Blue, Tan Dakota Leather, Premium, Sport, CW Package, Nav, Comfort Access, Xenons, Logic7, PDC, Rear Sunshade, 20% Tint, Clear Bra

12-24-2012, 06:59 PM	#8
Otruba_843 Captain Drives: 2009 E90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 866 iTrader: (0)	^ +1 __________________ 2009 E90 328i Monaco Blue premium/idrive/convience/logic-7/cold weather/ xenons/ saddle brown interior

01-05-2013, 01:43 AM	#10
Kramzz335i Private Drives: Le Mans Blue BMW 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 99 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E90 335i [2.50]	try using sonax wheel cleaner, it usually takes off everything. But if that doesnt work, you can try a degreaser like optimum power clean. Last resort could be an acidic cleaner, but then you risk stripping the clear coat, if you do use an acidic cleaner, use it very sparingly and dilute it down 1:1 (1 part cleaner, 1 part water) __________________ Keepin' it Flashy while Keepin' it Classy 2011 Le Mans Blue 335i M-Sport Oyster

01-05-2013, 09:56 AM	#12
fireline43 Lieutenant Drives: 2013 Mercedes C250 Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 487 iTrader: (0)	He brought the car to a detailer that got it off for $50. Didn't ask what he used thoghh which I wanted to know

01-07-2013, 10:40 AM	#13
Bobble Major Drives: E90 335i/RIP E46 323Ci Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,178 iTrader: (1)	Agrressive compound will do it. Since he sprayed clear coat over the dirt it probsbly did not bond well/ I'd strongly suggest he get all his supplies in some order so that does not happen anymore. BTW $50 is a good deal. __________________ 08 E90 335i Monaco Blue Gray Dakota ZPP ZSP Heated Seats CA Step w/Paddles iPod

01-13-2013, 03:21 PM	#14
Wolf 335 First Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: GTA Posts: 339 iTrader: (0)	thats like me when i thought the leather conditioner was a polish.

01-14-2013, 08:51 AM	#15
Pete Schweaty Lieutenant Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MD Posts: 512 iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a good excuse to buy new wheels.

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