tar/brake pad adhesive on wheels

[Huw Powell]

> I accidentally only rewaxed the passenger side ronals a month or two
> ago, and despite regular cleanings, the left wheels are now covered
> in little black+brown specs.  Wonderful.

have you tried non-abrasive (or minimally abrasive) cleaners like Bon
Ami?  Also, Scotch Brite pads to do the work of your fingernails?

On an inconspicuous spot first!

> I've made -very- little progress(not much is coming off) and I need
> to get the wheels all waxed up so I can actually use the car etc.

Um, it won't run with dirty wheels?

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Huw Powell

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