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**ERIK D** · 04-05-2009, 08:10 PM

i was cruisin today w/ my brother and we drove by one of them charity carwashes and so i decided to help out by having my truck washed by teenagers(no harm intended) and by the time i noticed ,a kid was already spraying some mag cleaner on my billet wheels!!!!!!!!!!!!!.to make the long story short,the shine is ruined on all 4 wheels,they are foged up.i already tried the mothers w/ the mini cone and got no real rasults.i need to find a wheel polisher here in the charlotte area or some one from the board to help me out w/ this mess($$).i can deliver them anywhere in north and south carolina.

Sinister · 04-05-2009, 08:11 PM

Ouch, sorry to hear that.

**70cst** · 04-05-2009, 08:24 PM

Sorry to hear this. These things happpen and I bet all involved feel bad. Hope you get your issue resolved.

**lolife99** · 04-05-2009, 09:11 PM

Wow,... I would be upset,... but it sounds like you are taking it OK.
Good luck, I hope everything works out OK.

**ERIK D** · 04-05-2009, 09:17 PM

well , i cant do much about it,whats done is done;i just want someone to fix this ($$) for me,i dont have time and i am due to leave for tx next thursday.
anyone??

thirdstreettito · 04-05-2009, 09:17 PM

I'd go find out who the charity was and make them pay to replace or polish the wheels. Yeah, it was a charity, but still, they messed up some EXPENSIVE wheels. Plus, with a truck as nice as yours, why did you let amateurs wash it?

jbristo67 · 04-05-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

I'd go find out who the charity was and make them pay to replace or polish the wheels. Yeah, it was a charity, but still, they messed up some EXPENSIVE wheels. Plus, with a truck as nice as yours, why did you let amateurs wash it?

Come on now you cant do that

*Shane* · 04-05-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

I'd go find out who the charity was and make them pay to replace or polish the wheels. Yeah, it was a charity, but still, they messed up some EXPENSIVE wheels. Plus, with a truck as nice as yours, why did you let amateurs wash it?

How are you going to make them pay for it?

entourageguy · 04-05-2009, 11:45 PM

They could have a car wash ......

69chevybmx · 04-06-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

I'd go find out who the charity was and make them pay to replace or polish the wheels. Yeah, it was a charity, but still, they messed up some EXPENSIVE wheels. Plus, with a truck as nice as yours, why did you let amateurs wash it?

You can't expect a charity organization to pay for them. I'm sure the kid who cleaned them had no idea what acid based cleaners do to polished aluminum.

If I were to go to one of these charity car washes, I would drive up, give them my donation, and drive off without getting the car washed. That way, you do your good deed and leave feeling good without paint that is scratched up by a sponge that was just used to wash the muddy wheel well of the car before you.

**ERIK D** · 04-06-2009, 05:27 PM

problem solved.thank you all for all the great

info.

t&tkennels · 04-05-2009, 09:19 PM

Try going to a truck stop that washes and details big rigs,some of these places can really bring back the shine on aluminum. somties @ the truck stops there is someone there that go's around detailing wheels & fuel tanks on the trucks for a reasonable price.Had it done on the kenworth i use to drive, & was very pleased.

**ERIK D** · 04-05-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by t&tkennels

Try going to a truck stop that washes and details big rigs,some of these places can really bring back the shine on aluminum. somties @ the truck stops there is someone there that go's around detailing wheels & fuel tanks on the trucks for a reasonable price.Had it done on the kenworth i use to drive, & was very pleased.

thats the idea,i just need to know who can do this around here.

19673ontree · 04-05-2009, 09:30 PM

I will let you in on a little trick I learned a long time ago , auto paint rubbing compound will work on those wheel's as long as they are not clear coated , and it take's less effort ,

Painter D · 04-05-2009, 09:55 PM

There's some stuff out there called ,"Xtreme ". I used it alot on my Boyd Coddingtons, and it took off just about anything that ever got on them. It was always kind of hard for me to find though not alot of places carry it. It's kind of pricey as well but it might do the job for you. Hope this helps.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-05-2009, 09:56 PM

Pm mudder on here he uses some californina purple or something like that and its the bomb..

**ERIK D** · 04-05-2009, 11:05 PM

any takers?

killer71 · 04-05-2009, 11:57 PM

WOW what a shame!

CG · 04-06-2009, 12:22 AM

Yeah its a bummer this happened, but I really like how you're handling it. Nice to see you didnt go berserk on some young people who are just out there trying to help make a difference in the world.

**El Jay** · 04-06-2009, 01:15 AM

I'm afraid I can't help you with your question

But, looking at your Avatar, "THANK YOU!"

**jerry moss** · 04-06-2009, 09:17 AM

sorry to hear about your wheels. hope it gets dealt with so you're happy with them again. i drove by one of those type car washes last week in my old beater and towing my longbed trailer. i really don't hear so good but as i drove by my g/f asked if i heard what one of the girls said, of course i didn't hear, but i guess the little biotch yelled for me to keep going and not stop. after i unloaded the trailer i really thought about going back out of spite but i was scared they might need a tetnus(sp) shot with all the surface rust on my old turd.lol.

lowbucktruck · 04-07-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jerry moss

sorry to hear about your wheels. hope it gets dealt with so you're happy with them again. i drove by one of those type car washes last week in my old beater and towing my longbed trailer. i really don't hear so good but as i drove by my g/f asked if i heard what one of the girls said, of course i didn't hear, but i guess the little biotch yelled for me to keep going and not stop. after i unloaded the trailer i really thought about going back out of spite but i was scared they might need a tetnus(sp) shot with all the surface rust on my old turd.lol.

LOL

That would have been too funny! My old beater work truck didn't have a show quality paintjob; it was lucky if it got pressure-washed once in a blue moon!

**ERIK D** · 04-07-2009, 11:20 AM

Sorry about the b4 and after pics.i didnt even think about it.i didnt take any of the b4.i will of the after,later today.

So.Cal.Super · 04-06-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by El Jay

I'm afraid I can't help you with your question

But, looking at your Avatar, "THANK YOU!"

Sorry to hear what happened. I think calling the manufacture is a great place to start. I have never had good luck with mothers for wheels not already in good shape. it doesn't have any grit to really deep polish aluminum (my .02)
In the past when I had my Camaro that was custom painted and I wanted to help out certain car washes I would just donate the cash for the peace of mind I wouldn't end up drowning someone in a bucket of soap who trashed my paint.

I hope they can buff out.

Sport/Truck · 04-06-2009, 09:38 AM

Try calling the manufacture and explain what happened and see what they say.

AFA making the charity pay….. I’d rather pitch in some money for you to by new wheels. With the stipulation you donate your old ones for the charity to sell. Shine or no shine they sell and make money for the charity.
s/t

04-05-2009, 08:10 PM	#1
ERIK D Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: EAGLE PASS,TX Posts: 269	wheel tragedy i was cruisin today w/ my brother and we drove by one of them charity carwashes and so i decided to help out by having my truck washed by teenagers(no harm intended) and by the time i noticed ,a kid was already spraying some mag cleaner on my billet wheels!!!!!!!!!!!!!.to make the long story short,the shine is ruined on all 4 wheels,they are foged up.i already tried the mothers w/ the mini cone and got no real rasults.i need to find a wheel polisher here in the charlotte area or some one from the board to help me out w/ this mess($$).i can deliver them anywhere in north and south carolina. __________________ MY BUILD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=282815

04-05-2009, 08:11 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: wheel tragedy Ouch, sorry to hear that. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

04-05-2009, 08:24 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: wheel tragedy Sorry to hear this. These things happpen and I bet all involved feel bad. Hope you get your issue resolved. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 04-05-2009 at 08:24 PM.

04-05-2009, 09:11 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: wheel tragedy Wow,... I would be upset,... but it sounds like you are taking it OK. Good luck, I hope everything works out OK. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-05-2009, 09:17 PM	#5
ERIK D Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: EAGLE PASS,TX Posts: 269	Re: wheel tragedy well , i cant do much about it,whats done is done;i just want someone to fix this ($$) for me,i dont have time and i am due to leave for tx next thursday. anyone?? __________________ MY BUILD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=282815

04-05-2009, 09:17 PM	#6
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: wheel tragedy I'd go find out who the charity was and make them pay to replace or polish the wheels. Yeah, it was a charity, but still, they messed up some EXPENSIVE wheels. Plus, with a truck as nice as yours, why did you let amateurs wash it? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

04-05-2009, 11:45 PM	#9
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: wheel tragedy They could have a car wash ...... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

04-06-2009, 05:27 PM	#11
ERIK D Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: EAGLE PASS,TX Posts: 269	Re: wheel tragedy problem solved.thank you all for all the great info. __________________ MY BUILD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=282815

04-05-2009, 09:19 PM	#12
t&tkennels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: creedmoor n.c. Posts: 188	Re: wheel tragedy Try going to a truck stop that washes and details big rigs,some of these places can really bring back the shine on aluminum. somties @ the truck stops there is someone there that go's around detailing wheels & fuel tanks on the trucks for a reasonable price.Had it done on the kenworth i use to drive, & was very pleased.

04-05-2009, 09:30 PM	#14
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: wheel tragedy I will let you in on a little trick I learned a long time ago , auto paint rubbing compound will work on those wheel's as long as they are not clear coated , and it take's less effort , __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC Last edited by 19673ontree; 04-05-2009 at 09:31 PM.

04-05-2009, 09:55 PM	#15
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: wheel tragedy There's some stuff out there called ,"Xtreme ". I used it alot on my Boyd Coddingtons, and it took off just about anything that ever got on them. It was always kind of hard for me to find though not alot of places carry it. It's kind of pricey as well but it might do the job for you. Hope this helps. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

04-05-2009, 09:56 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: wheel tragedy Pm mudder on here he uses some californina purple or something like that and its the bomb.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-05-2009, 11:05 PM	#17
ERIK D Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: EAGLE PASS,TX Posts: 269	Re: wheel tragedy any takers? __________________ MY BUILD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=282815

04-05-2009, 11:57 PM	#18
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: wheel tragedy WOW what a shame! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

04-06-2009, 12:22 AM	#19
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: wheel tragedy Yeah its a bummer this happened, but I really like how you're handling it. Nice to see you didnt go berserk on some young people who are just out there trying to help make a difference in the world. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …



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04-06-2009, 01:15 AM	#20
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: wheel tragedy I'm afraid I can't help you with your question But, looking at your Avatar, "THANK YOU!" __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

04-06-2009, 09:17 AM	#21
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,915	Re: wheel tragedy sorry to hear about your wheels. hope it gets dealt with so you're happy with them again. i drove by one of those type car washes last week in my old beater and towing my longbed trailer. i really don't hear so good but as i drove by my g/f asked if i heard what one of the girls said, of course i didn't hear, but i guess the little biotch yelled for me to keep going and not stop. after i unloaded the trailer i really thought about going back out of spite but i was scared they might need a tetnus(sp) shot with all the surface rust on my old turd.lol. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

04-07-2009, 11:20 AM	#23
ERIK D Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: EAGLE PASS,TX Posts: 269	Re: wheel tragedy Sorry about the b4 and after pics.i didnt even think about it.i didnt take any of the b4.i will of the after,later today. __________________ MY BUILD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=282815

04-06-2009, 09:38 AM	#25
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: wheel tragedy Try calling the manufacture and explain what happened and see what they say. AFA making the charity pay….. I’d rather pitch in some money for you to by new wheels. With the stipulation you donate your old ones for the charity to sell. Shine or no shine they sell and make money for the charity. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

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