Dub911

Hello,

After washing my rims last night with Sonax wheel cleaner I noticed streaking on the platinum satin finish that I have been unable to remove.

I'm surprised because I've used the same cleaner on the same rims previously and never had a problem. Anyway, I am hoping there is a way to remove these marks, pics below. Advice appreciated.

seattle_sun

That sucks.
I've heard that if you use regular wheel cleaner, that it's pretty easy to stain matte/satin finish wheels. I always use matte soap on my matte wheels.
I wonder if Sonax would help you out.

detailersdomain

what have you tried?

Dub911

I've tried clay and rubbing compound. Neither had any effect.

I plan on contacting them to ask. I've used many of their products on numerous cars over the years and have never had a problem until now.

detailersdomain

got to ask this was it hot when you applied it to the wheels?
that is strange.

Dub911

No, it wasn't. The car wash I used (I only use it for the hoses and water, car is washed by hand otherwise) is only a mile from my house and the car hadn't been driven all day.

I agree its strange. Ive used the same cleaner on the same rims twice before with no problem. In general, I've probably used it over a 100 times in the past 10 years without ever having a problem.

detailersdomain

drop them a call.

ckarlos

Using a wheel polish might work. Try it next time

Marine Blue

I'm not sure any type of polish is a good idea, polish tends to make things less matte so it would essentially change the surface finish if you polish.

ClintonM3

I have seen milky/streaky plastic trims where I've used a heat gun to evaporate whatever was embedded. Done carefully of course.

I've never done it on matte wheels. I wonder if a heat gun can evaporate whatever was embedded.

Bxstr

Thats very weird, considering I haven't experienced the same on my matte BBS. But I am glad you posted, since I might consider using a less harsh cleaner, or just soap and water in the future. Definitely contact Sonax like others have recommended to see that they say.

Anuj Chokshi

detailersdomain

that looks like areas that were not completely rinsed off. you can take a detail spray to that and it should come off.