How to remove marking from Volk CE28

scorcher · 05-21-2011, 07:03 AM

I've just purchased some 2nd hand Volks, which were left standing for three years clad in brake dust.

I've given them three applications of Bilberry Safe Wheel Cleaner, which has removed most of the crud, but I'm still left with these marks.

Is the finish damaged, or will these marks come out?

Have been recommended to try Iron X, but wondered if there are any other suggestions?

Ta!

Bimmer^Hue · 05-21-2011, 10:22 AM

try a roof tar remover. if not you may need to sand then respray

scorcher · 05-21-2011, 12:48 PM

Wonder if it might be salt corrosion?

Penguin Koolaid · 05-22-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by scorcher

Wonder if it might be salt corrosion?

That or brake dust can sometimes eat through clear coats if left on.

scorcher · 05-22-2011, 12:28 PM

Reckon they are going to need a repaint - have stuck a couple of coats of Poor Boys Wheel Sealant to protect them until I can get them done

VMRWheels · 05-23-2011, 01:11 PM

That looks like they need to be refinished. The brake dust corroded through the paint, or seriously damaged it.

TalkingToilet · 05-25-2011, 10:39 AM

YEah, I've had that before and I had to get the whole wheel refinished :/

scorcher · 05-25-2011, 11:58 AM

Thanks guys - will be getting them repainted in a month or two - seems like it may have been caused by a combo of acidic wheel cleaner, brake dust and winter salt!

Hopefully the new finish will protect them a little more against the English climate, and whilst in my ownership they will only have non-acidic cleaners used on them

05-21-2011, 07:03 AM	#1
scorcher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Croydon Posts: 13 My Ride: 330ci View My Garage	How to remove marking from Volk CE28 I've just purchased some 2nd hand Volks, which were left standing for three years clad in brake dust. I've given them three applications of Bilberry Safe Wheel Cleaner, which has removed most of the crud, but I'm still left with these marks. Is the finish damaged, or will these marks come out? Have been recommended to try Iron X, but wondered if there are any other suggestions? Ta! Last edited by scorcher; 05-21-2011 at 07:09 AM.

05-21-2011, 10:22 AM	#2
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05-21-2011, 12:48 PM	#3
scorcher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Croydon Posts: 13 My Ride: 330ci View My Garage	Wonder if it might be salt corrosion?

05-22-2011, 12:28 PM	#5
scorcher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Croydon Posts: 13 My Ride: 330ci View My Garage	Reckon they are going to need a repaint - have stuck a couple of coats of Poor Boys Wheel Sealant to protect them until I can get them done

05-25-2011, 10:39 AM	#7
TalkingToilet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: United States Posts: 21 My Ride: estoril e46 View My Garage	YEah, I've had that before and I had to get the whole wheel refinished :/

05-25-2011, 11:58 AM	#8
scorcher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Croydon Posts: 13 My Ride: 330ci View My Garage	Thanks guys - will be getting them repainted in a month or two - seems like it may have been caused by a combo of acidic wheel cleaner, brake dust and winter salt! Hopefully the new finish will protect them a little more against the English climate, and whilst in my ownership they will only have non-acidic cleaners used on them