Any hope for these rims?

[Mless5]

Is it oxidation or what? Regular soap and brush won't do a thing, but I am not sure what kind of chemicals can I use on these. Is there a hope?

Thanks!

[Thejoyofdriving]

Re: Any hope for these rims?

It looks like some type of oxidation, i would suggest that you use some VERY fine steel wool, the fine steel wool is gentle enough to not scratch the rims but i will really do a good job at cleaning, also try using the fine steel wool with some sort of cleaning agent. That is going to be your best bet from what i can see. try it on a small test area, some where inconspicuous.

[Mless5]

Re: Any hope for these rims?

I am actually thinking about using SafeDegreaser with a toothbrush, but not sure what ratio would be ok, or should I go straight Degreaser?

Thanks!

[ramphonic]

Re: Any hope for these rims?

To me it looks like they are painted and they blistering

I don't think you will be able to do anything but have them repainted

[veedub Mike]

Re: Any hope for these rims?

I'd say that these are too far gone.
Looks like they have been re-sprayed some time ago without proper preparation first.
From the pics they look like 3-piece BBS.
So they might be pretty much worth a complete make-over.

[Mless5]

Re: Any hope for these rims?

I'd say that these are too far gone.
Looks like they have been re-sprayed some time ago without proper preparation first.
From the pics they look like 3-piece BBS.
So they might be pretty much worth a complete make-over.

Prices for refinishing 3 piece rims are sky high. Plus 2 already have been welded.

[Thejoyofdriving]

Re: Any hope for these rims?

Are those audi rims on a bimmer?

[Mless5]

Re: Any hope for these rims?

Those are bbs rs. I know a lot of vw people use them. Old school classic aka "pimpin' eightees".

[Ryan L.]

Re: Any hope for these rims?

Have you tried the Mr. Clean magic eraser's yet???? They make one for tires and rims, and they work great, not sure if they will completly remove the grime on those rims, but they will certainly help!!


Hope this helps!

[Mless5]

Re: Any hope for these rims?

Have you tried the Mr. Clean magic eraser's yet???? They make one for tires and rims, and they work great, not sure if they will completly remove the grime on those rims, but they will certainly help!!


Hope this helps!

Are they available through chain stores?

[Blaze]

Re: Any hope for these rims?

I just saw some at Wal-Mart a couple of days ago.

[Joenok]

Re: Any hope for these rims?

Well, are they painted??
Some old BBS are not. In that case i would bring a lot of elbow grease and a box of all metal polysh.

[Ryan L.]

Re: Any hope for these rims?

Are they available through chain stores?

As Blaze said, Wal-Mart has them as well as Target, I have only seen the wheel and tire ones at Target though...

[big G.]

Re: Any hope for these rims?

Those are bbs rs. I know a lot of vw people use them. Old school classic aka "pimpin' eightees".

yo!!!..............big g her that bemer looks fine to me.I have a e34 that rooks. You can paint thoes wheel but that will be lots of mo-la$$$$$ .Go to this site www.uswheelnuts.com good luck.