whitescrew77

I have a new 2012 xlt 4wd with 1200 miles on it. Today when washing it, i found sticky something on the front rims, but nothing on the back rims. It looks like the wheel was spinning when it got there because it is flung all over different spokes of the wheel. Odd because i have been very careful over the last 3 weeks, no tar roads or anything. Does anyone know what to use to clean these wheels without destroying them? Thx.

scorpio333

Start with the most gentle cleaner and work your way up. If it were me I'd use a clay bar with detail spray. Once you get it off polish them up and put a coat of Collinite 845 on them. That will make cleaning them 10x easier.

whitescrew77

Here is what i am facing.

whitescrew77

Thanks for the tip. Where do you get collinite stuff, parts store?

whitescrew77

Anyone know how to clean these rims?

WrestlingCoach

Wd40

Neil_FX4

Most likely Cosmoline. They use it to protect cast iron rotors from rusting. A little brake clean on a rag will take care of it. Just wash and wax after.

H-60 Electrician

Try Goo Gone, and I had to order Collinite Wax online. I bought 915 for my Mustang.

rgpwr

This. It'll take it right off.

whitescrew77

Thanks. I knew i could find some experts!!