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LeoVampire
05-07-2011, 03:52 PM
Well getting ready to put the new brakes on so it was time to jack up the Marauder and prep her for the work.
I hadn't touched the inside of my rims that I know of since I bought her in 2004. So it was no surprise seeing what they looked like.
I got some 3m ultra fine scotch pads and used my Turtle wax bug and tar remover and coated the inside of the rims with the stuff and let it sit on the rims till the tar started to get soft. Then I took a scraper and freed up the heavy large deposits as well as left over tape from old stick on weights positions.
Then applied more bug and tar remover to the 3m pads and started to scrub like crazy till I got them cleaned up. Then used paper towels and cleaned every thing off.
Here are the before and after pictures.
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I plan to get the deep wells clean as well just needed to knock off for the day my back is killing me just from doing this.
Anyways thought you might be interested.
Blackened300a
05-07-2011, 03:57 PM
Looks great Dave. I do the same process except I use a de-greaser and let it soak, then use a coarse sponge to remove the heavy grime, then finish it off with a scotch brite pad.
You may need to get your tires rebalanced with the pound of grime you removed. :D
MMBLUE
05-07-2011, 04:01 PM
Are those nittos? I like the tread design.
LeoVampire
05-07-2011, 04:07 PM
Are those nittos? I like the tread design.
Nope all Good Years
Goodyear Eagle F1 Performance Allseason 235x50zrx18 Fronts
Goodyear Eagle Performance Touring 255x55zrx18 Rears
LeoVampire
05-07-2011, 04:15 PM
Looks great Dave. I do the same process except I use a de-greaser and let it soak, then use a coarse sponge to remove the heavy grime, then finish it off with a scotch brite pad.
You may need to get your tires rebalanced with the pound of grime you removed. :D
Ya I have lifetime balancing with Good year where I bought the tires so I plan to take it there before Carlisle.
But thanks for the suggestion
LeoVampire
05-07-2011, 05:25 PM
I almost have the reflection where I want it to be as well what do you think?
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Zim Hosein
07-04-2011, 12:40 AM
used my Turtle wax bug and tar remover and coated the inside of the rims with the stuff and let it sit on the rims till the tar started to get soft.
About how long did you let them sit w/ the B&T remover? The rims I'd like to shine like yours are way worse and likely have not been "detailed" for lack of a better word since new! :o
Thanks in advance LeoVampire! :beer:
loud2004marquis
07-04-2011, 04:42 AM
Looks great! Just clayed and waxed mine and now your making me think I missed something!
LeoVampire
07-09-2011, 12:44 PM
About how long did you let them sit w/ the B&T remover? The rims I'd like to shine like yours are way worse and likely have not been "detailed" for lack of a better word since new! :o
Thanks in advance LeoVampire! :beer:
Sorry for the slow reply. I used an extra fine 3m scotch pad with the bug and tar remover to clean them up and I did not let the stuff totally dry and added more as needed to soften up the tar to make it easier for removal.
One of these days I am going to pick up some aluminum polish and shine the insides up as much as the outside then clear coat them to protect the finish.
tbone
07-09-2011, 12:50 PM
I painted mine black. I love the look and the paint is sticking like glue.
Jesse
07-09-2011, 01:28 PM
Man you can't beat that shine. But I should do my wheels like that too.
Bigdogjim
07-09-2011, 03:08 PM
Hey that looks great!! Now came do mine I gots lots of free beer:)
Zim Hosein
07-11-2011, 01:09 AM
Sorry for the slow reply. I used an extra fine 3m scotch pad with the bug and tar remover to clean them up and I did not let the stuff totally dry and added more as needed to soften up the tar to make it easier for removal.
One of these days I am going to pick up some aluminum polish and shine the insides up as much as the outside then clear coat them to protect the finish.
No worries for the delay :) ; I asked about the time frame needed because I don't really have a place where I can work for a long period of time w/ the car on a jack :(
Also, where did you pick up the extra fine 3M Scotch Pad? I used your PIC and typed in the model number at the 3M website and couldn't find it! :o
Thanks in advance LeoVampire! :beer:
shawn.criswell
07-11-2011, 02:16 AM
Hey that looks great!! Now came do mine I gots lots of free beer:)
Beer?? From the looks of the bags he has his shoes resting against, you might want to offer him whiskey and COKE. Just a detail observation.
LeoVampire
07-12-2011, 12:02 PM
No worries for the delay :) ; I asked about the time frame needed because I don't really have a place where I can work for a long period of time w/ the car on a jack :(
Also, where did you pick up the extra fine 3M Scotch Pad? I used your PIC and typed in the model number at the 3M website and couldn't find it! :o
Thanks in advance LeoVampire! :beer:
I got them from my local car parts store that sells the VHT paint I use for the parts. But try the number 3M pad 7448 or type in 3m scotch-brite ultra fine It is basically $1.17 per pad and I use them to clean all of my car parts before painting and you can get them @ all different scuff grades.
You can easily do this in an hour or so max just be liberal with the tar and bug remover to make it easier.
BTW a parts store that specializes in selling automotive paint and buffing suplies will definatly cary these because it is used on clear coat finishes for light polishing.
Zim Hosein
07-13-2011, 06:11 PM
I got them from my local car parts store that sells the VHT paint I use for the parts. But try the number 3M pad 7448 or type in 3m scotch-brite ultra fine It is basically $1.17 per pad and I use them to clean all of my car parts before painting and you can get them @ all different scuff grades.
You can easily do this in an hour or so max just be liberal with the tar and bug remover to make it easier.
BTW a parts store that specializes in selling automotive paint and buffing suplies will definatly cary these because it is used on clear coat finishes for light polishing.
I feel so dumb! :o When I looked at your PIC, I was typing in 07448 and for some reason, results we nonexistentt, dropping the zero solved that issue! :)
An hour or so max sounds doable, perhaps I'll just do one wheel at a time using thdonutut so she's still drivable, since the only place I think I can do this is in front of an active driveway.
Again, thank you for your assistance LeoVampire! :beer:
LeoVampire
07-14-2011, 12:16 PM
I feel so dumb! :o When I looked at your PIC, I was typing in 07448 and for some reason, results we nonexistentt, dropping the zero solved that issue! :)
An hour or so max sounds doable, perhaps I'll just do one wheel at a time using thdonutut so she's still drivable, since the only place I think I can do this is in front of an active driveway.
Again, thank you for your assistance LeoVampire! :beer:
No problem always willing to answer any questions I can and have the knowledge needed to get it done.
And I was talking about an hour for all 4 wheels if you can jack up the car and get them all off.
Next time I do it I am going to get a buffing pad attachment for the drill to make it easier LOL!
Zim Hosein
07-14-2011, 05:49 PM
And I was talking about an hour for all 4 wheels if you can jack up the car and get them all off.
Next time I do it I am going to get a buffing pad attachment for the drill to make it easier LOL!
Unfortunately, I don't have a lift available, so I have to do 'em one at a time. :(
Do they make a buffing pad drill attachment for the 3M 7448 pads? :confused:
Again, thanks for your assistance LeoVampire! :beer:
1stMerc
07-14-2011, 06:30 PM
Looking good Leo, Thanks a lot.:D
I was just thinking i need to do mine last weekend but it was just to hot. Now i gotta get em done. I got some tarnish in sections on all four, that's going to make it take a little more elbow grease.
BTW, make sure you put a little a anti-seize on the mating surfaces before remounting.
Zim Hosein
07-15-2011, 06:46 PM
make sure you put a little a anti-seize on the mating surfaces before remounting.
Anti-Seize on the mating surfaces? What do you mean by that 1stMerc? :confused:
1stMerc
07-15-2011, 07:31 PM
Where the wheels meets the hub. They are dissimilar metals and over time rust or a slight chemical reaction causes the wheels to fuse to the hub. Once that happens they can be a bear to remove. Can you say BFH required. Can be a big surprise in the event of having change a flat.
Zim Hosein
07-16-2011, 07:26 PM
Where the wheels meets the hub. They are dissimilar metals and over time rust or a slight chemical reaction causes the wheels to fuse to the hub. Once that happens they can be a bear to remove. Can you say BFH required. Can be a big surprise in the event of having change a flat.
Now I understand! :o Any suggestions on what anti-seize product to use?
Thanks in advance 1stMerc! :beer:
1stMerc
07-17-2011, 05:36 AM
I use the one by Permatex, easily purchased at flaps. Others may us other brands.
Zim Hosein
07-18-2011, 12:06 AM
I use the one by Permatex, easily purchased at flaps. Others may us other brands.
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Thanks for the input 1stMerc! :beer:
btvollmuth
07-18-2011, 07:54 AM
I painted mine black. I love the look and the paint is sticking like glue.
As did I; got the idea from you. I'll clean them up and put up some pics I guess.
Zim Hosein
07-18-2011, 05:58 PM
As did I; got the idea from you. I'll clean them up and put up some pics I guess.
Please do, I'd like to see 'em painted! :)
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