WD-40 on Stock Wheels?
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,158
Likes: 0
From: asdfasdf
One with 4 wheels
WD-40 on Stock Wheels?
Hey guys,
I STFF and found one topic regarding spraying WD-40 on a cloth, then spot-wiping the car down to remove grease/tar stains on the paint. I recently had new tires installed on my C, and the stealership mucked on grease stains all over my stock wheels during the installation. I came across the WD-40 thread, but none of the replies there stated if it actually worked or not.........
Is spraying WD-40 on a cloth and wiping the grease off my wheels going to work without damaging the clearcoat/paint on the wheels, or is there a better solution?
Thanks!
I STFF and found one topic regarding spraying WD-40 on a cloth, then spot-wiping the car down to remove grease/tar stains on the paint. I recently had new tires installed on my C, and the stealership mucked on grease stains all over my stock wheels during the installation. I came across the WD-40 thread, but none of the replies there stated if it actually worked or not.........
Is spraying WD-40 on a cloth and wiping the grease off my wheels going to work without damaging the clearcoat/paint on the wheels, or is there a better solution?
Thanks!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,848
Likes: 15
From: Orange County
2005 C Wagon (No snickering please!)
WD-40 is a good product, and is a mild solvent. It is good for removing stickers, displacing water from connectors, and chasing squeaks from patio doors, but it leaves a residue.
For cleaning tar, grease and oils from my car I get this stuff from an automotive paint supply shop. (Bob Downey & Sons West Whittier Paint Co.)
It comes in a liter can and is called Sure Solv. Mostly Naptha and Xyelne, a great no residue solvent. Sinks a bit, but does not linger if you remove a grease spot from the carpet.
http://dominionsureseal.com/products...id=15&catid=25
For cleaning tar, grease and oils from my car I get this stuff from an automotive paint supply shop. (Bob Downey & Sons West Whittier Paint Co.)
It comes in a liter can and is called Sure Solv. Mostly Naptha and Xyelne, a great no residue solvent. Sinks a bit, but does not linger if you remove a grease spot from the carpet.
http://dominionsureseal.com/products...id=15&catid=25
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,140
Likes: 1
From: Long Island, NY
C3Twon AWD Jumpofffff
i think personally black magic makes the best tire/wheel products.... i usually go thru the black magic tire shine quick too mmmmmmm i love that shiny look on those tires 
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 6,211
Likes: 2
From: Laguna Niguel, CA
I used WD40, works well for removing stuck on tar, grease, stickers, etc. Safer on paint than using an extreme product like Goof Off that etches into the paint and makes it dull. Just use the WD40 to get the stain off and then wash it with regular car wash soap to clean off the WD40 residue.
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 309
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey, USA
Black 04 C230 Kompressor SS
The wheels should be treated as ny painted body part. I scrub with brush, wash with mitt then dry with chamois & paper towel - all using Meguiars Gold class.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,480
Likes: 1
From: Central NJ
C230K Coupe/Orion/C4/C5/CD/AMG Spoiler/V60/TeleAid, 2 MGB's
Just use SimpleGreen....it's a mild, organic soap/solvent that won't damage the finish....then wax the wheel's with Meguire's or a similar quality product.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,158
Likes: 0
From: asdfasdf
One with 4 wheels
