Had Tires Replaced--What's on My Wheels?

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DrBlank

Discussion Starter · May 18, 2022

Hi all,

I recently had the original tires replaced on my 08 Bullitt. I also had the shop replace the lowering springs that the original owner had installed with the factory springs to restore the ride height.

Anyhow, when I got the car back I noticed some white marks on one of the wheel lips. Because some white stuff also appears on the tires themselves, I assumed it might be a sealant or grease or something used when the tires were mounted. However, I cannot get the marks off the wheel lips at all and I'm a bit concerned. I want to contact the shop and ask them about it, but I thought getting input here first would be wise. See photo.

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Thanks!
D.B.

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B3NN3TT

· #2 · May 18, 2022

It's basically soap. They use that substance to allow the tires to slide onto the wheels without damaging anything. It'll wash off with a little scrubbing, or wear off in time.

The mark on the lip could be a scuff. I would take a little polishing compound to it and see if it comes out easily.

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mrt2you

· #3 · May 18, 2022

what he said.
the stuff is soap / water based lube. there are a LOT of different brands. the thicker white stuff on your tire is probably the thicker paste type of lube.
a little water and some white wall cleaner, a small scrub brush, like a tooth brush, some elbow grease, and it will be gone asap..

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DrBlank

Discussion Starter · #4 · May 20, 2022

Thanks for the input folks. The mark on the rim itself is what I'm most concerned about. Unfortunately I think it may be a scuff that the shop caused when they were R&Ring the wheels and tires.

I've tried water and a toothbrush, a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol and a small plastic scrub brush, some light polishing wax, and a light polishing compound (Turtle Wax) on it, but it's not coming off :-/

Any other ideas? Maybe a stronger polishing compound?

Thanks much,
D.B.

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mrt2you

· #5 · May 21, 2022

you went against the grooves the white stuff is stuck in.
go WITH them and it should easily scrub out.

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Terlingua

· #6 · May 26, 2022

Maybe the Tire shop scratched the clear coat ? I have it happen on mine & I bought a new wheel & gave em the bill. They griped but payed it 3 months later.

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DrBlank

Discussion Starter · #7 · 12 mo ago

Terlingua said:
Maybe the Tire shop scratched the clear coat ? I have it happen on mine & I bought a new wheel & gave em the bill. They griped but payed it 3 months later.

So I took the car back to the shop, since they volunteered to try to buff out the scuff. They improved the situation somewhat, but they weren't able to remove the scuff entirely. They also seem to have put a tiny nick in the damn gray portion of the wheel. They've offered to completely strip and refinish the wheel, but I dunno how I feel about that at this point. I am tempted to just try to buy another original wheel in good condition and give them the bill.

D.B.

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