I have 18" arelli czar wheels. I was forced to park my car for 2 months and the place had a dog. My rims now have green stuff al over where the dog pissed. Does anyone know anything to take this off. I tried soap but thats not working.

there is a cleaning formula especially made for rims. kinda smells like amonia. and is iritable to the skin and eyes. i forgot the name but you can get it at probably any department store.

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damn that suxs

I have 18" arelli czar wheels. I was forced to park my car for 2 months and the place had a dog. My rims now have green stuff al over where the dog pissed. Does anyone know anything to take this off. I tried soap but thats not working.
hey guy.......just use gasoline..rub it on a rag...and then apply..it wont affect any coat or sealant....after you rub it off just spray with a little windex or water....and find the dog and piss on it.....just kidding
hopefully that works...

bytheway that also works really well for removing sticky stuff if you shave your emblem....or little scrapes...my sister scrapes her bumper on just about everything...and paint gets on...gasoline will take it off

gas, the cleaning solution of hicks and rednecks everywere. i use it all the time. works great for de-greasing motors too. and if you didn't know, brake fluid works great as a paint striper.

I shy away from using gas as a cleaner... especially in an enclosed area! Are you guys looking to have a flash fire at the first sign of spark? Honestly, at least use kerosene, it is not *quite* so flamable as gas is... (grill lighter fluid also works extremely well for tar)

And yes, brake fluid works almost too well as a paint stripper, like lets say when you are flushing brakes or clutch and you don't realize that when you topped off the fluid you spilled some? You might not realize now, but you will in a short while if you don't clean it up!!

As a side note I forgot to mention... I have found a product called "Goo Gone" that works well for removing sticker adhesive, tar, etc. without being anywhere near as dangerous as petroleum products. If you guys haven't tried it myabe you should check it out.

Or, you could get out your gas can and rag, start using this el cheapo cleaner, then wait for someone in the general area to light up a cig... Ever burnt all of the hair off of you face? I have! :naughty:

As a side note I forgot to mention... I have found a product called "Goo Gone" that works well for removing sticker adhesive, tar, etc. without being anywhere near as dangerous as petroleum products. If you guys haven't tried it myabe you should check it out.


ya i got the same thing and i have to day it works wonders with everything

look in respose to the man who said that he didnt recommend using gasoline...first of all who says its in a enclosed space..he can do it outside...
your car is not gonna catch on fire....i have to tell you...wash it off after..kerosene wont catch on fire???? what do you think your car drives through on a daily basis.....heinous things....terrible chemicals of every sort..save your money on the goo gone and use the gasoline...and body shop will tell you too probably...oh well

1. I didn't say he was using it in an enclosed space, I was trying to make the point NOT to use it in an enclosed space
2. never said the car would catch on fire, that is just ignorant
3. metal rag? well, I see we think we are funny don't we?

So basically, you would have someone believe that gas is a safe cleaner. Sorry, but this is just not the case. Gas is a FUEL (read burns/explodes well) while Goo Gone and other products are made for cleaning (read not going to burn/explode well) These WILL be much safer. Did you read the second post I made? You don't have to be in an enclosed area to have a flash fire from gas. As I said, someone in area lights cig, gas fumes ignite, hair burns, etc. Maybe one day you will have something similar happen, it is actually quite funny for the first few minutes after the initial surprise! You feel free to use gas, while I will use things for the purpose that they are intended for and stay safe. End of story.

As a side note I forgot to mention... I have found a product called "Goo Gone" that works well for removing sticker adhesive, tar, etc. without being anywhere near as dangerous as petroleum products. If you guys haven't tried it myabe you should check it out.

Or, you could get out your gas can and rag, start using this el cheapo cleaner, then wait for someone in the general area to light up a cig... Ever burnt all of the hair off of you face? I have! :naughty:


dont ever fill up your car near any other humans cause maybe they will light up and your rims will just suddenly turn into a fiery inferno all because of that little drop of gas you spilled on your gas cap.....seriously....no disrespect to you miatracer but do you think your being realistic???

miataracer

i saw your post in the wheels thread you started....i think you should get those team dynamics those are really nice....i have seen someone else with those on the road with a yellow hatchback civic...looked nice.,...

I don't even see that as a valid comparison... its different when you have a rag with gas on it that you are rubbing around getting on your hands wheels, etc than it is when you are putting gas into a tank, but in case you havent noticed the NO SMOKING signs around every gas station in the country, or heard the news stories of people who have had flash fires just from a static spark... hello? Think things like that aren't there for a reason? Like I said before, you do what you want, I will do what I want. Maybe one day you will see where I am coming from with this...

here you go, just an FYI type thing...

"Facts & Figures*

In 1998, there were 4,700 gasoline fires in U.S. homes, resulting in 86 deaths, 463 injuries and $92 million in direct property damage.
53% of home gasoline fires each year between 1994 and 1998 were categorized as incendiary or suspicious. Three-quarters of civilian injuries resulted from unintentional causes such as: fuel spills or releases; using gasoline to wash parts, clean or refinish; gasoline too close to a heat source; children playing; improper storage; using gasoline to kindle a fire; and improper fueling technique.
Matches were the most common ignition source in home gasoline fires.
* From NFPA's U.S. Home Product Report: Forms and Types of Materials First Ignited in Fires, December 2001.

Safety Tips:

Keep gasoline out of children's sight and reach. Children should never handle gasoline.
If fire does start while handling gasoline, do not attempt to extinguish the fire or stop the flow of gasoline. Leave the area immediately, and call for help.
Do not use or store gasoline near possible ignition sources (i.e., electrical devices, oil- or gas-fired appliances, or any other device that contains a pilot flame or a spark).
Store gasoline outside the home (i.e., in a garage or lawn shed) in a tightly closed metal or plastic container approved by an independent testing laboratory or the local or state fire authorities. Never store gasoline in glass containers or non-reusable plastic containers (i.e., milk jugs).
Store only enough gasoline necessary to power equipment and let machinery cool before refueling it.
Never use gasoline inside the home or as a cleaning agent.
Clean up spills promptly and discard clean-up materials properly.
Do not smoke when handling gasoline.
Never use gasoline in place of kerosene.
Use caution when fueling automobiles. Do not get in and out of the automobile when fueling. Although rare, an electrical charge on your body could spark a fire, especially during the dry winter months.
Only fill portable gasoline containers outdoors. Place the container on the ground before filling and never fill containers inside a vehicle or in the bed of a pick-up truck.
Follow all manufacturers instructions when using electronic devices (those with batteries or connected to an electrical outlet) near gasoline. "

as for the wheels, I will get them, but not until summer... right now paying for the b18c and getting it in the car comes first

ok ill let it go....i its not that big of a deal.....he probably has cleaned them long by now....and it looks like he hasnt even got back on his thread.......so i also say use goo gone.....