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How to clean off corrosion from 2016 trd pro wheels

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Echoesineternity, May 2, 2022.

  1. May 2, 2022 at 9:17 AM
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    Echoesineternity

    Echoesineternity [OP] New Member

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    My wheels have some dirt/corrosion caked on the back wheels and I can’t seem to get it off. Does anyone have an idea on how I can do this without damaging the wheel?

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  2. May 2, 2022 at 11:13 AM
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    TL TRDPro LR

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    Try researching Chemical Bros as they have something
     
  3. May 2, 2022 at 11:18 AM
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    I think @TL TRDPro LR is referring to Chemical Guys

    Also, hard to tell from the pictures but are you sure that isn't pitting instead of buildup?
     
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  4. May 2, 2022 at 6:58 PM
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    Yea it might be? A lot of it came off with a wet towel which is why I’m thinking it might not be. They’re only from 2016 too.
     
  5. May 3, 2022 at 3:54 AM
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    I haven't used Chemical Guys products but I hear nothing but good things about them, I did just buy there undercarriage spray but haven't used it just yet. I do used several SudzBox products and really like them. They sell a couple rim cleaners, first is called Ambiance which is an iron remover and the other is Crimson which is strong and can be diluted to make 4 bottles. They also sell a general purpose cleaner called Absolute that can be used at full strength for really dirty jobs or diluted to make up to 10 bottles I believe, I use that stuff on everything lol.
     
  6. May 3, 2022 at 5:15 AM
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    I'm not sure who you're hearing good things about Chemical Guys from, but troll any detailing forum and you will not get that impression. Their polish line is garbage....I've used it. I ended up throwing it away because I could not give it away. If those wheels are clearcoated, and I'm guessing they are, a mild polish, after a good cleaning and clay bar, should take care of that. Go to Autozone and pick up some Meguiars Ultimate Polish and have at it.
     
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  7. May 3, 2022 at 5:22 AM
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    That will not buff out. Hopefully you have ceramic pads back to help lessen further damage.
     
  8. May 3, 2022 at 9:43 AM
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    If they are indeed pitted, then I'd have a tendency to agree with you. Not being able to physically inspect the wheels puts both of us at a distinct disadvantage. The OP stated that a lot came off with a wet towel, so I'm hoping against hope that he may indeed be able to improves his situation some with a slightly more aggressive approach. I've not had a customer with these wheels, so I've not run into this situation. I'll be interested to see how it works out for him.
     
  9. May 3, 2022 at 9:57 AM
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    Oh, that's definitely pitted, IMO. I have enough of it on my original star wheels to confirm as a result of ceramic pads not being originally available in the first few years of production and dealing with asbestos brake dust and cold winters which just accelerates the damage.
     
  10. May 12, 2022 at 2:26 PM
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    Could be surface rust. If it’s not, sand then spot repair with t/u paint. Then clear coat that section.
     
  11. May 22, 2022 at 6:49 AM
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    Whatever that is it looks raised so it should come off especially if you took some off with a wet rag already. Hit that shit with an iron remover/ wheel cleaner and see what ya get. Spray off with PW or coin-op self serve wash. Read the instructions don't let it dry or you'll be polishing more than the scuffs on those wheel out.
     

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