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Frank in MD · 03-09-2012, 06:07 PM

Kinda explains my issue in the thread title. Looking for some advice, I used some tire shine from McGuires that was messy and it got on my rims. I thought I wiped it off before it set, but now I see residue. I've tried a mild cleaner, but this stuff isn't coming off.

Any suggestions on how to get this crap off my rims w/o damaging it? Goo Gone?

koj · 03-09-2012, 06:41 PM

What kind of rims. Have you tried a wheel cleaner or maybe clay bar?

Shu71 · 03-09-2012, 06:44 PM

Car wash with the prewash soap and follow with regular wash should take it right off. Option 2 is drive in a few rain storms. I wouldn't use anything too strong on these wheels. Clearcoat safe wheel foam should work, nothing stronger though and apply only to cold wheels in the shade.

Frank in MD · 03-09-2012, 07:53 PM

I rewashed yesterday, and no dice. These are the RS midnight silver finish.

koj · 03-10-2012, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank in MD

I rewashed yesterday, and no dice. These are the RS midnight silver finish.

I would try some detail spray and clay bar, then follow up with a good sealant.

cosmos366 · 03-10-2012, 03:21 PM

Did you use that Endurance stuff? I had the same problem. I talked to a Meguires guy at a car show and he said he'd never heard of this problem. So I'm glad to see someone else has the same issue. He gave me a few sample packets of their pre-wax cleaner which did the trick. After using that I put a good coat of wax on the wheels, hopefully that will cure the problem. Although I'm not planning on using that Endurance stuff again, or if I do I'll be MUCH more careful to not get any on the wheels.

Frank in MD · 03-10-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmos366

Did you use that Endurance stuff? I had the same problem. I talked to a Meguires guy at a car show and he said he'd never heard of this problem. So I'm glad to see someone else has the same issue. He gave me a few sample packets of their pre-wax cleaner which did the trick. After using that I put a good coat of wax on the wheels, hopefully that will cure the problem. Although I'm not planning on using that Endurance stuff again, or if I do I'll be MUCH more careful to not get any on the wheels.

YES! That's the very one. Right, he never heard of it before.... He knew exactly how to fix it though, right?

and I was careful but that stuff just sucks, it's messy.

What was that pre wax cleaner called?

fldrummer · 03-10-2012, 05:27 PM

Are you guys talking about that purple crap in a spray bottle? I tried that several months ago and had the same problem. ' Took goo gone and lots of elbow grease to get it off. ' Even had to use a magic eraser pad here in there, which probably wasn't good for the finish. Months later I'm still finding more that residue showing up now on then. Do NOT use this stuff! Stick to their older tire shine products. At least those don't stick when they get on your rims and paint!

cosmos366 · 03-10-2012, 07:19 PM

The product he gave me was their deep crystal system paint cleaner. It's step 1 of a 3 part system. Cleaner, polish, wax. It still took a fair amount of elbow grease to get it off.
He did say to ONLY spray the Endurance on an applicator then carefully apply it to the tire. Well no kidding, that's what I did to start with! I won't be using that stuff again...

IrocJack · 03-12-2012, 11:22 AM

How about Adams Green Wheel cleaner?

03-09-2012, 06:07 PM	#1
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,683	Tire shine on rims Kinda explains my issue in the thread title. Looking for some advice, I used some tire shine from McGuires that was messy and it got on my rims. I thought I wiped it off before it set, but now I see residue. I've tried a mild cleaner, but this stuff isn't coming off. Any suggestions on how to get this crap off my rims w/o damaging it? Goo Gone? __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

03-09-2012, 06:44 PM	#3
Shu71 Drives: 2011 Camaro RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 795	Car wash with the prewash soap and follow with regular wash should take it right off. Option 2 is drive in a few rain storms. I wouldn't use anything too strong on these wheels. Clearcoat safe wheel foam should work, nothing stronger though and apply only to cold wheels in the shade. __________________

03-09-2012, 07:53 PM	#4
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,683	I rewashed yesterday, and no dice. These are the RS midnight silver finish. __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

03-10-2012, 03:21 PM	#6
cosmos366 Drives: 2004 GTO Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mooresville, IN Posts: 84	Did you use that Endurance stuff? I had the same problem. I talked to a Meguires guy at a car show and he said he'd never heard of this problem. So I'm glad to see someone else has the same issue. He gave me a few sample packets of their pre-wax cleaner which did the trick. After using that I put a good coat of wax on the wheels, hopefully that will cure the problem. Although I'm not planning on using that Endurance stuff again, or if I do I'll be MUCH more careful to not get any on the wheels. __________________ 1SS/RS IOM 6-M

03-10-2012, 05:27 PM	#8
fldrummer "Black Ace" Drives: Supercharged 2010 SS, 2016 Golf R Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,352	Are you guys talking about that purple crap in a spray bottle? I tried that several months ago and had the same problem. ' Took goo gone and lots of elbow grease to get it off. ' Even had to use a magic eraser pad here in there, which probably wasn't good for the finish. Months later I'm still finding more that residue showing up now on then. Do NOT use this stuff! Stick to their older tire shine products. At least those don't stick when they get on your rims and paint! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009 Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq

03-09-2012, 06:41 PM	#2
koj Drives: 2006 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Somewhere down south Posts: 66	What kind of rims. Have you tried a wheel cleaner or maybe clay bar?

03-10-2012, 07:19 PM	#9
cosmos366 Drives: 2004 GTO Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mooresville, IN Posts: 84	The product he gave me was their deep crystal system paint cleaner. It's step 1 of a 3 part system. Cleaner, polish, wax. It still took a fair amount of elbow grease to get it off. He did say to ONLY spray the Endurance on an applicator then carefully apply it to the tire. Well no kidding, that's what I did to start with! I won't be using that stuff again... __________________ 1SS/RS IOM 6-M

03-12-2012, 11:22 AM	#10
IrocJack Drives: 2010 2LT/RS RJT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,683 View My Garage	How about Adams Green Wheel cleaner?

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