I have EVO 5 rims that somehow have black specs all over them. I keep my rims waxed pretty regularly, so I don't understand how these little specs got there. I have tried the clay bar, but that didn't work. Will a compound, or polish get rid of these specs better than a clay bar? Is it possible that my cv boots ripping and spilling out axle grease all over my rims may have something to do with this? Any help would be appreiciated.

 

probably road tar... try one of these:

http://store.auto-geek.net/detpridbugta.html
http://store.auto-geek.net/megoclbugtar1.html
http://store.auto-geek.net/tarminator.html

http://store.yahoo.com/autopia/1z-913910.html
http://store.yahoo.com/autopia/ag-19325.html
http://store.yahoo.com/autopia/wus-89026.html

 

Cool, I'll give some bug and tar remover a shot. I got some sittin in my detailing cabinet.

 

Yeah try tar remover (solvent) or wheel cleaner first. It may be embedded brake dust if it's been a long time since the last cleaning, but it sounds like you take care of them so HOPEFULLY it's just "dirt" of some kind that can be chemically removed.

If not, you'll have to move up to mild paint polishes.

 

I clean my car at LEAST once a week, and wax my rims as regularly as I wax my car, so hopefully the chemicals will do it. When I install my Tein Basic coilovers, I'm going to have a detailing day, so I'll work on them then if the bug and tar doesn't work.

 

so what ended up happening? did the bug/tar remover work?

 

I haven't cleaned my car yet this week, so today I'm due. I'll let you know later.

 

Just curious....what type of wax are you using on your wheels? Is it just normal wax, or is it something special for wheels (due to the heat buildup)?

 

I use meguiars gold class wax. Nothing special about it.

 

I have the same problem w/ my evos. Last spring I was getting them ready to put them on for the summer. I used 1Z polish by Einszett followed up with Klausse all-in-one and then the Highgloss. Spots are still there after using polish. Dammed if I know what it is, just know I have them and can't get rid of them.

 

Bug and Tar wouldn't remove my spots. Does any one else have this problem with Evo's?

 

I've got those specs on mine

Just washed the car again today (hopefully last one of the year.) This time they're not coming off.

 

You may be a bit apprehensive about trying this out, but if the aforementioned don't work I suggest using #0000 steel wool and lightly going over the spots while they're wet and/or soapy. If you're careful, it shouldn't harm the wheel.

 

can you take some pictures of the problem areas? it may help if we can actually see what we're dealing with here.

 

Try claying the spots.
I dunno if the evos are clearcoated or not, but wont steel wool destory it? Doesnt wetsanding wheels remove the clearcoat?

 

Fine grade steel wool (#0000) is pretty soft, respectively speaking, and I don't think it would remove clearcoat. I've used steel wool as well as scrubby pads (those rough, green pads used for cleaning bathrooms, sinks, dishes, etc.) on wheels in extreme cases and they've always been fine. I'd actually recommend the scrubby pad over the steel wool, it's even softer but just as effective.

 

Yep I completely forgot about the green scrub pads. I used them on the stock wheels and they removed the specs fine.

 

Steel wool makes fine scratches in the clearcoat. Id try claybarring before I resort to that.

 

Claybar didn't work either. I'm convinced that this is some type of road acid that ate away my clearcoat or something.

 

oh thats it time for new rims, wanna sell them? J/K I would love some evo5's.

 

LOL, I wouldn't mind some 19X10 ADR's with a 2" lip on them.

 

if your ever sellin the evo's then you got a local buyer!

 

You sure those aren't chips in the paint or whatever that is.

 

Like I said before, I think it's some kind of road corrosion or something.

 

I have them too. I think its from the roadwork on the turnpike.