Tar On Rims

Big Sheesh · 04-19-2003, 03:50 PM

It's the first time I cleaned the rims in 3 months. I noticed speakles of tar that's hardened onto them. What products can I use to remove them without damaging the rims?

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dmatre · 04-19-2003, 04:40 PM

I had the same problem.

After cleaning completely with soap & water, used Klasse All-In-One, and it completely removed all of the tar spots (easily).

cliffybabe · 04-19-2003, 05:41 PM

I used a bit of petrol on a cloth the tar come of fine

Matt230K · 04-19-2003, 11:12 PM

That's not tar. That is brake dust that has started to become part of the wheel since you left it on there so long. A good strong wheel cleaner should work, but the longer it stays on there, the harder it is to remove. You need to get to a car wash more often, if you're not willing to clean it yourself more than once every 3 months.

SOC320 · 04-19-2003, 11:18 PM

If you wax your rims, the dust will be a little easier to get off.

Big Sheesh · 04-20-2003, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SOC320
If you wax your rims, the dust will be a little easier to get off.

It's too late for that now. The tar/brake dust is hardened onto the rims. What stuff do you recommend to take it off?

dmatre · 04-20-2003, 06:24 AM

Even if the brake dust is baked in, try the Klasse All-In-One. It'll just take a little longer.

My wife's Passat has the worst brake dust problems. Somehow this stuff just seems to clean anything (it's also fantastic at getting bug residue off of the front of the car, including the chrome grill).

Be certain to turn your cloth often, so that you're not polishing your rims with the brake dust you just removed. It'll work.

SOC320 · 04-20-2003, 02:40 PM

In addition to my comment on waxing your wheels... When cleaning, you can use a soft brush. Just spraying the wheel cleaners on, waiting, and then flushing with water is a waste (of cleaner, time, and water).

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Matt230K MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,145 Drives: 2010 C300 4matic	That's not tar. That is brake dust that has started to become part of the wheel since you left it on there so long. A good strong wheel cleaner should work, but the longer it stays on there, the harder it is to remove. You need to get to a car wash more often, if you're not willing to clean it yourself more than once every 3 months. __________________ 2010 C300 4matic Steel Grey/Black 15% tint X-pipe

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SOC320 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northeast US Posts: 89 Drives: 2003 C320 4Matic	If you wax your rims, the dust will be a little easier to get off. __________________ *- SOC320*

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SOC320 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northeast US Posts: 89 Drives: 2003 C320 4Matic	In addition to my comment on waxing your wheels... When cleaning, you can use a soft brush. Just spraying the wheel cleaners on, waiting, and then flushing with water is a waste (of cleaner, time, and water). __________________ *- SOC320*

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04-19-2003, 04:40 PM	#2
dmatre MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,045 Drives: '03 C230 Sport Sedan	I had the same problem. After cleaning completely with soap & water, used Klasse All-In-One, and it completely removed all of the tar spots (easily).

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cliffybabe Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: England, Surrey Posts: 690 Drives: CLK Coupe 200 Komp 53 Plate	I used a bit of petrol on a cloth the tar come of fine

04-20-2003, 06:24 AM	#7
dmatre MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,045 Drives: '03 C230 Sport Sedan	Even if the brake dust is baked in, try the Klasse All-In-One. It'll just take a little longer. My wife's Passat has the worst brake dust problems. Somehow this stuff just seems to clean anything (it's also fantastic at getting bug residue off of the front of the car, including the chrome grill). Be certain to turn your cloth often, so that you're not polishing your rims with the brake dust you just removed. It'll work.

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