i noticed 1 of my beloved white SSR Type Cs turned yellowish around the face of the wheel (not the rim itself though) after a long lapping session.

i left probably about 4 days worth of Axxis Ultimates dust on the wheels prior, then collected some more after switching to Cobalt GT Sports for a full lapping day (my odo read about 85 miles of lapping)

i've tried soaking it with both wheel cleaner and gasoline but to no avail

any suggestions?

 

Yikes. I was going to mention simple green, but you already soaked it in gas. What kind of warranty did they come with?

 

Wear it like a badge of Honor.
If anybody gives you any lip just say back to them, "It got discolored at the track. You mean your rims have never got discolored from the heat? I guess you aren't driving hard enough then." <------- You can have that one.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fuko &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i've tried soaking it with both wheel cleaner and gasoline</TD></TR></TABLE>

WTF?

Simple Green, Mr Clean Magic Eraser, Clay bar. All <U>much</U> better options than gasoline...

 

I would try everything that has been suggested. If nothing will work, try using MEK (methyl ehtyl ketone). I have yet to run in to something that MEK will not remove.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bradstard &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> I have yet to run in to something that MEK will not remove.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Even CW paint? Actually, the wheels look whiter than the bodies of '96-'98s.

Axxis Ultimate's dust =

I can wash my car and Simple Green the wheels and by the time I drive to work I can see specks of dust already. The stopping power rules though.

 

This seems to be a relatively common issue with white wheels (even the factory ones), and can be attributed to the high heat generated while tracking the car. I don't think it's something that can be "removed" short of repainting the wheels, since it's not simply residue on the surface of the wheels but is actually the paint itself changing shade.

 

don't clean them

 

paint them black. what's brake dust?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Haleiwa-Brando &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yikes. I was going to mention simple green, but you already soaked it in gas. What kind of warranty did they come with?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i brought them over from japan and i doubt they'll give me any warranty


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by get RIGHT &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Wear it like a badge of Honor.
If anybody gives you any lip just say back to them, "It got discolored at the track. You mean your rims have never got discolored from the heat? I guess you aren't driving hard enough then." &lt;------- You can have that one. </TD></TR></TABLE>



<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mugen Mike &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Simple Green, Mr Clean Magic Eraser, Clay bar. All <U>much</U> better options than gasoline...</TD></TR></TABLE>

i've tried everything you've said above and still nothing. i've used gasoline on really stubborn stains with good results before so i figure i'd give it a try

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Utilitarian &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Axxis Ultimate's dust =

I can wash my car and Simple Green the wheels and by the time I drive to work I can see specks of dust already. The stopping power rules though.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i highly recommend the Cobalts for an aggressive street pad. its better than the Ultimates i had <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Padawan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This seems to be a relatively common issue with white wheels (even the factory ones), and can be attributed to the high heat generated while tracking the car. I don't think it's something that can be "removed" short of repainting the wheels, since it's not simply residue on the surface of the wheels but is actually the paint itself changing shade. </TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hooch’n &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">don't clean them </TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by itr1244 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">paint them black. what's brake dust?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i was thinking about painting them dark blue

 

We toasted the powdercoating on our Volks at CMP. Discolored wheels are tough.

 

thats how mine looks

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GRM Scott &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">We toasted the powdercoating on our Volks at CMP. Discolored wheels are tough.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Nicely done.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by itr1244 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">paint them black. what's brake dust?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Reddish-brown brake dust shows up pretty well on black wheels.

 

i'd try using some cleaner wax, worked fine on my white ssr's, though i could never remove the yellow discoloration near the tire valve

 

Paint them. My CRV steelies are christmas green with a christmas red lip. Been that way for a year now.

I think I'm going to try to do a vintage rust look on them next.

 

magic clean eraser