Pitted wheels + tar spots

Shifty · 07-04-2008, 13:43

I have a set of OZ super T's, which I have neglected with not having had the car for months, and also because they are a nightmare to clean. Having used wonder wheels which normally brings them up a treat - they are still looking grubby, with black deposits where the spokes meet the rim at the edges. Could be tar, but looks like its also a little pitted. Can anyone recommend a product or method for getting my wheels to look like new again ?

symonevans · 07-04-2008, 13:47

Use a clay bar, but it will take forever!!!

bigal rallyred · 07-04-2008, 13:50

Meguiars Wheel Brightner is fantastic stuff.

It may have been the Wonder Wheels which has caused the pitting it fairly nasty stuff.

Shifty · 07-04-2008, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by symonevans

Use a clay bar, but it will take forever!!!

The words "**** that" spring to mind on that one. That sounds like a day per wheel

Thanks bigal, i'll check that out.

Bigw2069 · 07-04-2008, 13:52

Wheel brightner is great, but take care with it,

For the tar spots either a clay bar or Autosmart Tardis is the daddy of tar removal, Autosmart Tardis - Autosmart Car Care and Detailing Products

If you have WD40 this will dissolve the tar spots too but take alot longer.

Beretta · 07-04-2008, 13:52

Get them re-furbed and take proper care of them next time.............LOL

Once they start pitting they are a lost cause as a DIY job.

Shifty · 07-04-2008, 13:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beretta

Get them re-furbed and take proper care of them next time.............LOL

It's a genuine thought as I love the wheels, but I'd lose the "OZ Racing" from around the centres, and as we all know, thats worth 20bhp.

Beretta · 07-04-2008, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shifty

It's a genuine thought as I love the wheels, but I'd lose the "OZ Racing" from around the centres, and as we all know, thats worth 20bhp.

On a serious note, once they start to pit there is not a lot a you can do youirself as you can never rub them down and get them back to as new in the same way a re-furb shop can.

As for the Oz-Racing sticker........................................... ...Tart......LOL

mathepac · 07-04-2008, 14:14

This process worked best for me, with the wheels off the car and away from the brakes

1) Powerwash the wheels, front and back, to get rid of as much loose gunk as possible

2) Dry wheels with leaf-blower

3) With an old paint brush, paint on Jizer or other water-soluble tar / grease remover and leave for 5 minutes or so to soften the tar / grease

4) Wipe off softened tar / grease with old newspaper or rag

5) Repeat steps 1 and 2

6) Apply white spirit (sparingly on a rag) to remove any residual crud

7) Repeat steps 3 4 and 5

8) Unfortunately, the pitting which I think is corrosion caused by brake dust is tougher. After trying almost everything else under the sun, the best results I got were from Mer polish, again applied sparingly with a clean rag, concentrating on the critical junction between rim and spokes

9) Polish wheels with a soft rag

10) Hang wheels on garage / shed wall to be admired in strong sunlight, never to go back on the car again.

Shifty · 07-04-2008, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by mathepac

10) Hang wheels on garage / shed wall to be admired in strong sunlight, never to go back on the car again.

I was intently interested up to point 10

AlexMechanic · 07-04-2008, 14:51

I would say refurb is best. £50 a wheel at worst I would imagine. I got a full cutback, prime & respray for £50 + vat per wheel.

**GAFF** · 07-04-2008, 19:31

I have found this type of pitting on mine aswell. I figure its due to a time when I didn't get a chance to wash car for a few weeks and the brake dust got a chance to get well stuck on. Must give them a good going over, @Shifty if ya find a good technique please let me know

mattbeef · 07-04-2008, 22:58

Sorry but clay is the only real way to remove them and yea its pain in ***.

Mate has Turini's on his 106 and seams to do them once every 2 months to keep them looking good

Loz · 08-04-2008, 12:40

I'll clean them for you if I can have them.........

Bigw2069 · 08-04-2008, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattbeef

Sorry but clay is the only real way to remove them and yea its pain in ***.

Mate has Turini's on his 106 and seams to do them once every 2 months to keep them looking good

Tardis Will remove tar with the minimum of effort.

quick pic I could find of what it does

**GAFF** · 18-04-2008, 21:39

I used Wonder wheels for the first time ever today, wow its amazing. I took some pics for Shifty but just realise now that you've already tried that. Btw did you try rubbing them with a cloth when the wonder wheels is on? I used the brush nut did need to give them a good rub before the stuff came off.

1st pic shows prior to cleaning
2nd pic shows after washed
3rd shows after Tar removed
4th shows wheel with Wonder Wheels on part of it
5th shows after it was Wonder Wheels and waxed

Baker21 · 19-04-2008, 21:45

Tardis, Megs Wheel Brightner, Clay bar in any combination and you will get some cracking results...........

gillywibble · 20-04-2008, 02:23

Claying doesn't take that long. Much easier if you remove the wheels though.

07-04-2008, 13:43	#1
Shifty Cereal Killer Join Date: May 2005 Location: The home of witty banter™ Posts: 6,195 Thanks: 69 Thanked 141 Times in 80 Posts	Pitted wheels + tar spots I have a set of OZ super T's, which I have neglected with not having had the car for months, and also because they are a nightmare to clean. Having used wonder wheels which normally brings them up a treat - they are still looking grubby, with black deposits where the spokes meet the rim at the edges. Could be tar, but looks like its also a little pitted. Can anyone recommend a product or method for getting my wheels to look like new again ? __________________ Official 0 to 60 mph - 5.85 seconds. Standing 1/4 mile - 14.3 seconds. 251.5 BHP and 400 lbs/ft of torque. Oh - and 55 mpg on a run Everyone knows someone called Dave. And here I am

07-04-2008, 13:47	#2
symonevans Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,064 Thanks: 8 Thanked 41 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Pitted wheels + tar spots Use a clay bar, but it will take forever!!!

07-04-2008, 13:50	#3
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 739 Thanks: 31 Thanked 40 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Pitted wheels + tar spots Meguiars Wheel Brightner is fantastic stuff. It may have been the Wonder Wheels which has caused the pitting it fairly nasty stuff.

07-04-2008, 13:52	#5
Bigw2069 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosyth,Scotland Posts: 5,382 Thanks: 201 Thanked 200 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Pitted wheels + tar spots Wheel brightner is great, but take care with it, For the tar spots either a clay bar or Autosmart Tardis is the daddy of tar removal, Autosmart Tardis - Autosmart Car Care and Detailing Products If you have WD40 this will dissolve the tar spots too but take alot longer. __________________

07-04-2008, 13:52	#6
Beretta "COFFIN DODGER" Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South East Posts: 2,358 Thanks: 25 Thanked 52 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Pitted wheels + tar spots Get them re-furbed and take proper care of them next time.............LOL Once they start pitting they are a lost cause as a DIY job. __________________ Performance like this, it's "IMPOSSIBLE".. Gerry

07-04-2008, 14:14	#9
mathepac Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kilkenny, Ireland Posts: 1,089 Thanks: 34 Thanked 58 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Pitted wheels + tar spots This process worked best for me, with the wheels off the car and away from the brakes 1) Powerwash the wheels, front and back, to get rid of as much loose gunk as possible 2) Dry wheels with leaf-blower 3) With an old paint brush, paint on Jizer or other water-soluble tar / grease remover and leave for 5 minutes or so to soften the tar / grease 4) Wipe off softened tar / grease with old newspaper or rag 5) Repeat steps 1 and 2 6) Apply white spirit (sparingly on a rag) to remove any residual crud 7) Repeat steps 3 4 and 5 8) Unfortunately, the pitting which I think is corrosion caused by brake dust is tougher. After trying almost everything else under the sun, the best results I got were from Mer polish, again applied sparingly with a clean rag, concentrating on the critical junction between rim and spokes 9) Polish wheels with a soft rag 10) Hang wheels on garage / shed wall to be admired in strong sunlight, never to go back on the car again.

07-04-2008, 14:51	#11
AlexMechanic Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Incestershire Posts: 123 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Pitted wheels + tar spots I would say refurb is best. £50 a wheel at worst I would imagine. I got a full cutback, prime & respray for £50 + vat per wheel.

07-04-2008, 19:31	#12
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,754 Thanks: 25 Thanked 64 Times in 62 Posts	Re: Pitted wheels + tar spots I have found this type of pitting on mine aswell. I figure its due to a time when I didn't get a chance to wash car for a few weeks and the brake dust got a chance to get well stuck on. Must give them a good going over, @Shifty if ya find a good technique please let me know __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

07-04-2008, 22:58	#13
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,349 Thanks: 38 Thanked 116 Times in 115 Posts	Re: Pitted wheels + tar spots Sorry but clay is the only real way to remove them and yea its pain in ***. Mate has Turini's on his 106 and seams to do them once every 2 months to keep them looking good __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

08-04-2008, 12:40	#14
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19-04-2008, 21:45	#17
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 3,123 Thanks: 2 Thanked 94 Times in 87 Posts	Re: Pitted wheels + tar spots Tardis, Megs Wheel Brightner, Clay bar in any combination and you will get some cracking results........... __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

20-04-2008, 02:23	#18
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 6,187 Thanks: 217 Thanked 206 Times in 169 Posts	Re: Pitted wheels + tar spots Claying doesn't take that long. Much easier if you remove the wheels though. __________________ I drink, therefore I spam.

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