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Columbus, GA Feb/15/09 1998 GS User ID: 97974 Name: Lania
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The rims have these black spots, almost like mildew, on them that I just can't get off. I'm tryin to slowly get my car lookin better and I just don't know what to do bout the rims.
Here's what I'm talkin about.
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Chicago, IL Apr/16/06 1998 LS User ID: 66133 Name: Steve
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looks like corrosion to me, but it should be fixable.
try to pick up a bottle of some meguiars's wheel cleaner, the one that's made for alloy wheels.
meguiar's wheel care
apply it heavily, let it soak in. the stuff is potent and pretty strong so you can literally hear it working somewhat.
get a good brush, nothing too abrasive, and then use some elbow grease. repeat as necessary until they're squeaky clean.
source: my bro has the same wheels on his teg and i used that stuff and it worked wonders, they look 10x better.
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silvera98
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Columbus, GA Feb/15/09 1998 GS User ID: 97974 Name: Lania
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I'll def try it, thanks :) I eventually wanna just get a new set of rims, but waitin on the $$ do so n all that
~Lania
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Chicago, IL Apr/16/06 1998 LS User ID: 66133 Name: Steve
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no problem, let me know when you do it and how it all works out.
yeah aftermarket/new rims are nice but it's always nice to have your car looking as clean as it can be no matter what wheels you have 
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Columbus, GA Feb/15/09 1998 GS User ID: 97974 Name: Lania
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Didn't work too well :( still black mildew lookin spots all over the place.
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Wheelspin, IN Jul/23/07 1995 LS User ID: 79981 Name: Malhon
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Try a mag polish like the mothers mag polish. Rub it in, let it dry and then buff it off. If that doesn't take care of it, then I would get some 2000 grit sandpaper (auto paint places should have it) and wetsand the rims followed by the compound to shine them up.
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Columbus, GA Feb/15/09 1998 GS User ID: 97974 Name: Lania
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I'm willing to try anything. It's really startin to irritate me.
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I've also had a lot of luck claying wheels to remove contaminates such as etched in brake dust...if you have an old kit sitting around break off a small piece and go to town, but remember to toss that piece after you've finished the wheels.
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Jacksonville, NC Apr/04/06 1995 GSR User ID: 65835 Name: Michael
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id say strip them down and polish the back up...zoop seal or clear coat and then polish that....or you could strip and paint some other color.
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Whitby, ON Jan/14/09 1994 LS User ID: 97023 Name: Cory
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i use the mr cleam magic eraser on mine and it works out good...scour pads are good too but just use the fabric kind not the steel unless you want scratches
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silvera98
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Columbus, GA Feb/15/09 1998 GS User ID: 97974 Name: Lania
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Ok. I'll try any n everything.
Clay? As in like. Play doh kind or clay clay?
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Wheelspin, IN Jul/23/07 1995 LS User ID: 79981 Name: Malhon
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as in claybar your car kindof clay. It is designed to remove surface contaminants etc.
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Columbus, GA Feb/15/09 1998 GS User ID: 97974 Name: Lania
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/blush never heard of it, sorry. Still learnin. I'll look into it tho :)
Thanks,
Lania
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Florissant, MO Aug/01/09 1997 LS User ID: 102340 Name: Corey
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usually those are bubbles of peeling paint, rust or burnt on brake dust. Some of that stuff is near impossible to remove. I detail cars and those are a common sight, and usually dont come off completely. All the guys have given you the proper answers to try to get it off.
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