Anyone know how to get road tar stains off wheels???
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From: New Jersey
2002 C230 Kompressor
Anyone know how to get road tar stains off wheels???
Does anyone know how to clean road tar off of chrome wheels??? I think thats what it is...it's small black dirt that doesn't come off with normal amount of cleaning or rubbing or normal wheel cleaner...tell me if I'm wrong.
My lil brother just got new chrome wheels and they have such a dirt mark...it's bothering the hell outta him and I don't want to ruin the wheels by using the wrong chemical or cleaning it wrong.
It's on the corner where the lip meets the wheel. There is a very small one but it's bothing him.
Does anyone know a good way or chemical to clean it without damaging the chrome finish???
My lil brother just got new chrome wheels and they have such a dirt mark...it's bothering the hell outta him and I don't want to ruin the wheels by using the wrong chemical or cleaning it wrong.
It's on the corner where the lip meets the wheel. There is a very small one but it's bothing him.
Does anyone know a good way or chemical to clean it without damaging the chrome finish???
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I'm not sure about chrome, but I was able to get all of the junk off my wheels by using Klasse on them. An added benefit was that they are pretty slick now and the brake dust doesn't stick to them as quickly.
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Originally posted by Peench
I'm not sure about chrome, but I was able to get all of the junk off my wheels by using Klasse on them. An added benefit was that they are pretty slick now and the brake dust doesn't stick to them as quickly.
I'm not sure about chrome, but I was able to get all of the junk off my wheels by using Klasse on them. An added benefit was that they are pretty slick now and the brake dust doesn't stick to them as quickly.
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Q:what is Klasse?
Klasse All-In-One contains a chemical (solvent) cleaner that removes imbedded dirt, light oxidation, which occurs when paint loses it’s natural oils, tree sap, road film and old wax plus it provides an tough acrylic protection. The foundation of the Klasse line this is a true one-step product. It cleans, polishes and protects in one easy step. All-in-one is the first component of a two-part system; by adding the SG to the base coat of AIO it enhances protection, durability and the paints appearance.
~Hope this helps~
Klasse All-In-One contains a chemical (solvent) cleaner that removes imbedded dirt, light oxidation, which occurs when paint loses it’s natural oils, tree sap, road film and old wax plus it provides an tough acrylic protection. The foundation of the Klasse line this is a true one-step product. It cleans, polishes and protects in one easy step. All-in-one is the first component of a two-part system; by adding the SG to the base coat of AIO it enhances protection, durability and the paints appearance.
~Hope this helps~
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From: McLean, VA
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Originally posted by TOGWT
Q:what is Klasse?
Klasse All-In-One contains a chemical (solvent) cleaner that removes imbedded dirt, light oxidation, which occurs when paint loses it’s natural oils, tree sap, road film and old wax plus it provides an tough acrylic protection. The foundation of the Klasse line this is a true one-step product. It cleans, polishes and protects in one easy step. All-in-one is the first component of a two-part system; by adding the SG to the base coat of AIO it enhances protection, durability and the paints appearance.
~Hope this helps~
Q:what is Klasse?
Klasse All-In-One contains a chemical (solvent) cleaner that removes imbedded dirt, light oxidation, which occurs when paint loses it’s natural oils, tree sap, road film and old wax plus it provides an tough acrylic protection. The foundation of the Klasse line this is a true one-step product. It cleans, polishes and protects in one easy step. All-in-one is the first component of a two-part system; by adding the SG to the base coat of AIO it enhances protection, durability and the paints appearance.
~Hope this helps~
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is this something like rubbing compound??!!
You can buy it at the MBZ dealership or online at various places. If you are local to San Diego I'll bring some to our meet on the 25th of April in Coronado and you can try it out there if you want.
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For road tar on a chrome wheel, just use some paint thinner, WD40 or some other solvent to get it off.
After that some good wax will help protect the finish and make them easier to clean later.
After that some good wax will help protect the finish and make them easier to clean later.
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I posted this before, but you can use clear coat body scrub from Meguairs on 'em. I did that when I ran into a bunch of tar on the interstate coming home from San Antonio. It worked like a charm. Of course, I waxed them after using it, though.
