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What's this stain on rims?
Last week scored a nice set of OZ Racing Futura 18" wheels off a ZR-1, so I removed the '90 Saladshooter wheels and prepared them for storage. Removed pressure sensors and washed rims with 1/3 diluted wheel cleaner and gentle brush. Then a second wash with Green Soap Tincture and warm water, which is a fantastic degreaser. The fronts have a few stains, rears cleaned up nicely.
Any idea what caused this? Something leaking on to the rim? How best to gently clean?
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Re: What's this stain on rims?
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Re: What's this stain on rims?
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Re: What's this stain on rims?
It might have been brake fluid.
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Re: What's this stain on rims?
I agree with Jeff, first guess is brake fluid.
Second guess is a combo of brake dust and perhaps dog pee? The latter combination eats the clear coat right off of a coated aluminum wheel. If brake fluid, should be easily confirmed if currently leaking. Do you have a pup? Good luck! Marty |
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Re: What's this stain on rims?
Hey George...May be dog pee...I have the same stain on one of my wheels on my 73.....Can't get it off...
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Re: What's this stain on rims?
So, a doggie that only prefers the front wheels, and has a key to the garage, yet she won't give a leg up towards A-molds...interesting!
Still good info, didn't know about the brake dust urine damaging effects. Previous owner did have a dog, but she was a good girl and wouldn't do that. Front rims have Wilwood's behind them, so I'll give a close inspection there. What type of fluid are the shocks filled with?
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Re: What's this stain on rims?
Mouse pee?
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