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      10-12-2011, 01:38 AM   #1
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OEM x5m WHEELS..anyone get black dots on it?

hey guys recently I've been noticing little black dots on my wheels and its caused by the brake pads..i cant get it out for nothing.ill have pics up soon,but would this be a warranty thing?After i wash the M i pass my fingers over it and its rough..compound and reducer cant get it out.
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      10-12-2011, 05:52 AM   #2
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Get yourself some Sonax wheel cleaner.
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      10-12-2011, 04:51 PM   #3
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Get yourself some Sonax wheel cleaner.
thanks,just ordered some from autogeek. hopefully it works
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      10-12-2011, 07:31 PM   #4
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thanks,just ordered some from autogeek. hopefully it works
It will definitely work. I use it regularly every time I wash my car.
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      10-13-2011, 09:18 AM   #5
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It will definitely work. I use it regularly every time I wash my car.
if it does not work,its another reason for me to paint the rims black
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      10-13-2011, 01:03 PM   #6
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good luck with Sonax wheel cleaner,, but i wanna see black rims on x5m too
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      10-14-2011, 05:28 AM   #7
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good luck with Sonax wheel cleaner,, but i wanna see black rims on x5m too
i hope it works,if you check my threads i have a lil teaser coming from strasse forged up..the wheels are 80% finished..you will see black/blue 22x10.5 in front and 22x12 in the rears
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      10-14-2011, 08:30 AM   #8
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if it does not work,its another reason for me to paint the rims black
I had mine powdercoated black. They look awesome!
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      10-14-2011, 10:01 AM   #9
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sonax Works great on all wheels.
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Use a clay bar and quick lube (such as a meguairs clay bar kit) and it will come off
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      10-14-2011, 07:24 PM   #11
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I had mine powdercoated black. They look awesome!
did u get them done in NJ?
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      10-14-2011, 07:25 PM   #12
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Use a clay bar and quick lube (such as a meguairs clay bar kit) and it will come off
if the sonax does not work ill try that...ty
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