Dario

My wheels are nice and clean by using Zymol wheel cleaner - but I can't seem to get the black dots off the insides of the wheel - you can see them through the spokes - anybody got any ideas.

Regards

Lee

RON

Step 1. Take wheel off.
Step 2. Use wire brush on elelctric drill to remove all crud.
Step 3. mask up outer wheel.
Step 4. Prime inner wheel with aluminium primer.
Step 5. Spray inner wheel what-ever colour takes your fancy.
Step 6. Replace wheels.

A bit long winded I know, but it worked on my wheels, it stops them corroding further, and makes it easier to clean them.
Ron.

SteveB

iTrader: (1)

I use some stuff called "Tar spot remover", bought in Halfords if I remember. Works o.k for me.

Steve.

DaveW

Ron,

Thats extreme mate... Sounds too much like hard work.

Dario,

Take the wheels of and wash them then use a clay bar from Wax Wizard to take off the tar etc.. Dry the wheels and wax them with a good quality wax. Makes them easier to clean next time.

DaveW

RON

Ah yes Dave, but have you ever tried waxing raw aluminium as is on the inside of the standard wheels. you can do it with aftermarket ones cos they're painted, but good ole subaru give us a raw machined surface which corrodes like hell!

DaveW

RON,

Forgot the standard alloys aren't laquered on the inside. Should have really as I've got 2 sets of 16s in the garage that need attention.

Guess I might have to do some hard work after all

DaveW

Ratman

I've just done this to my std 16" wheels as per RON. Points to note:

Step 2) Use a face mask while wire-brushing - lots of nasty brake dust around.
Step 4) I used Hammerite Special Metals Primer
Step 5) I painted with Hammerite Smooth Finish, in silver, 3 coats (and you need to allow max. 3 hours between coats).
Step 7) 'Cos of my complete lack of painting ability, I needed to get the wheels balanced after, too. This was the most expensive step of the lot!! But on the plus side, the weights are now hidden and not stuck out on the rims.
Step 8) The Hammerite takes 6 weeks to cure - then I intend to lacquer (maybe) and wax 'em.

They do look MUCH better now!