WTF!!! P&S Brake Buster stains

D2enigma · 07-02-2017, 09:18 PM

This is freakin awful.
Just went through cleaning my wheels using brake buster and it stained all 4 of my wheels.

This is brand new wheels that I bought 2 weeks ago. Sprayed on, waited 1 min and cleaned it off and now I am left with stains. First I thought it was water spot of some sort (which i thought was ofd because i use spotless wash) and I couldn't get it off. I freaked out and tried to buff it off with meguires 105 and this stain doesn't go away.

I think I am totally screwed. I guess it was stupid of me to believe things I watch on youtube.

This sucks....

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wrankin · 07-02-2017, 09:31 PM

You're right, that sucks. I have the OEM black painted wheels that GM replaced because the paint was starting to peel off. The dealership told me to only use soap and water on the replacements, rather than wheel cleaning chemicals. I treated them with CQuartz and Reload soon after I got the car back from the dealership. Just moving them around in my garage and leaning them against stuff, I scuffed them slightly here and there. I swear the paint on the OEM wheels is more delicate than the paint on the car itself.

What kind of wheels are those? I wonder if you have any recourse with P&S. I would bet they have some sort of disclaimer that says "try it on some inconspicuous spot first", which nobody ever does. Good luck, I hope you get this squared away.

Bill

DougCBJ · 07-03-2017, 12:03 AM

just dont' look at the wheels any more...that stinks.

D2enigma · 07-04-2017, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by wrankin

You're right, that sucks. I have the OEM black painted wheels that GM replaced because the paint was starting to peel off. The dealership told me to only use soap and water on the replacements, rather than wheel cleaning chemicals. I treated them with CQuartz and Reload soon after I got the car back from the dealership. Just moving them around in my garage and leaning them against stuff, I scuffed them slightly here and there. I swear the paint on the OEM wheels is more delicate than the paint on the car itself.

What kind of wheels are those? I wonder if you have any recourse with P&S. I would bet they have some sort of disclaimer that says "try it on some inconspicuous spot first", which nobody ever does. Good luck, I hope you get this squared away.

Bill

These are MRR 1LE replica. Yeah there was a warning that sayid try it on small spot first which I ignored because i have seen this used on exact same wheel with no problems.

I guess i will need to get it powder-coated if I can't stand it any longer

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leadfoot93 · 07-05-2017, 11:26 AM

Good to know, I was going to buy this stuff last week too! I have the MRR M228.

Curr · 07-05-2017, 06:03 PM

Heh, I know this feeling all too well. Also have MRR wheels.

wrankin · 07-05-2017, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by D2enigma

I guess i will need to get it powder-coated if I can't stand it any longer

When my painted wheels started peeling, I asked around to see if I could buy powder coated after-market wheels. I didn't look very hard but I did not find any. Is that true?

Bill

Glen e · 07-05-2017, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrankin

When my painted wheels started peeling, I asked around to see if I could buy powder coated after-market wheels. I didn't look very hard but I did not find any. Is that true?

Bill

.MMR will powdercoat any wheel they sell for 100 per. Just bought a set from them that way.

MSboy91 · 07-06-2017, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D2enigma

This is freakin awful.
Just went through cleaning my wheels using brake buster and it stained all 4 of my wheels.

This is brand new wheels that I bought 2 weeks ago. Sprayed on, waited 1 min and cleaned it off and now I am left with stains. First I thought it was water spot of some sort (which i thought was ofd because i use spotless wash) and I couldn't get it off. I freaked out and tried to buff it off with meguires 105 and this stain doesn't go away.

I think I am totally screwed. I guess it was stupid of me to believe things I watch on youtube.

This sucks....

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Sucks bro. Let me know if you want to sell them

SixgenSix · 07-06-2017, 03:17 PM

That sucks. Exactly the reason I never use any type of wheel cleaner. They are not safe. Soap and water for my wheels.

DefiantXSoldier · 07-07-2017, 10:29 PM

Try pressure washing with hot water at a car wash place. Idk if will work but I would give it a try.

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07-02-2017, 09:18 PM	#1
D2enigma Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 201	WTF!!! P&S Brake Buster stains This is freakin awful. Just went through cleaning my wheels using brake buster and it stained all 4 of my wheels. This is brand new wheels that I bought 2 weeks ago. Sprayed on, waited 1 min and cleaned it off and now I am left with stains. First I thought it was water spot of some sort (which i thought was ofd because i use spotless wash) and I couldn't get it off. I freaked out and tried to buff it off with meguires 105 and this stain doesn't go away. I think I am totally screwed. I guess it was stupid of me to believe things I watch on youtube. This sucks.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-02-2017, 09:31 PM	#2
wrankin Camaros Of Northwest Ohio Drives: 2023 Red Hot 2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Perrysburg OH Posts: 880 View My Garage	You're right, that sucks. I have the OEM black painted wheels that GM replaced because the paint was starting to peel off. The dealership told me to only use soap and water on the replacements, rather than wheel cleaning chemicals. I treated them with CQuartz and Reload soon after I got the car back from the dealership. Just moving them around in my garage and leaning them against stuff, I scuffed them slightly here and there. I swear the paint on the OEM wheels is more delicate than the paint on the car itself. What kind of wheels are those? I wonder if you have any recourse with P&S. I would bet they have some sort of disclaimer that says "try it on some inconspicuous spot first", which nobody ever does. Good luck, I hope you get this squared away. Bill __________________ 2023 2SS 1LE Red Hot 2016 2SS Black / Black & Arenaline Red (sold) 2023 GMC Canyon Denali 2013 2SS / RS - AGM / Jet Black (sold) 1970 1/2 Z/28 Classic Copper / Tan (sold many years ago)

07-05-2017, 11:26 AM	#5
leadfoot93 Camaro Fan Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Garnet Red Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NY Posts: 1,254 View My Garage	Good to know, I was going to buy this stuff last week too! I have the MRR M228. __________________ Ordered: Garnet Red Tint coat 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS, Auto, NPP 1100 Status: 8/6/15 3800 Status: 10/13/15 VIN #116519 4200 Status: 12/19/15 Delivered : 12/28/15

07-05-2017, 06:03 PM	#6
Curr Probably doesn't like you Drives: 2022 WCT ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Boston-ish Posts: 1,384	Heh, I know this feeling all too well. Also have MRR wheels. __________________ I hope the 6th gen Camaro has a melodious horn trumpet. I'll tootel it at the ladies, yelling out "Hi hi." - RenegadeXR كافر ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ железобетонное очко Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur. There is an unequal amount of good and bad in most things, the trick is to work out the ratio and act accordingly.

07-03-2017, 12:03 AM	#3
DougCBJ Drives: 2016 Blue 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 612	just dont' look at the wheels any more...that stinks.

07-06-2017, 03:17 PM	#10
SixgenSix Drives: 2020 SHOCK SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Southern California Posts: 384	That sucks. Exactly the reason I never use any type of wheel cleaner. They are not safe. Soap and water for my wheels.

07-07-2017, 10:29 PM	#11
DefiantXSoldier Drives: 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS/1LE NPP Recaros Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 323 View My Garage	Try pressure washing with hot water at a car wash place. Idk if will work but I would give it a try. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

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