Hi All,

I have covered 1600 miles in my RRS TDV8 since early Dec 07 and there is a build up on the alloy wheels of what can only be called metal filings that wont come off.

It seems obvious that this is a result of breaking and the break pads/discs wearing, but the problem is this stuff wont come off unless I use something slightly abrasive thereby marking the alloy - I have tried the usual wheel cleaners such as Wonder Wheels etc with a strong brush but the filings seem to be embedded into the alloy - any suggestions would be welcome

Russell. Gas, grass or ass - nobody rides for free!!

If it's all literally embedded in the alloy (whatever it is), then looks like the only solution is to have them refurbed. There's any number of independents that will do this for you.... Wicked Wheels refurbed mine before selling it on, for the princely sum of £60 per wheel. Did a great job too  

shmoogle wrote:

If it's all literally embedded in the alloy (whatever it is), then looks like the only solution is to have them refurbed. There's any number of independents that will do this for you.... Wicked Wheels refurbed mine before selling it on, for the princely sum of £60 per wheel. Did a great job too

Fair point... good luck!  

Hi Japseroony,

I use valeters clay to remove metal specs from my wheels.

If you wander into a bodyshop supply (car paint , filler and such to the trade) and ask for a clay bar.

A bar should cost about £20 but can be cut into several pieces and used again and again.

you then use the clay with soapy water and the clay (like plasticene) picks the iron bits out of the paint.

PM me if you need more details. If you are near the midlands I can probably find you a piece of clay.

BEWARE.....The dealer will probably just soak the wheel in something corrosive, make sure they don't trash your wheels.

Any Q's just pm me.

Good luck.

Mart RRS TDV6 HSE 2006 , Zermatt , Mudflaps , Steps , Privacy glass , Towbar (sometimes), Remap ,JP Stainless Exhaust

Nah, I would be taking it back to LR. Speed Limits! not where I live!

2008.5MY RRS TDV8, Stornoway Grey with Ebony & Rhodium. Stornoway mirror covers, Smoked side repeaters, Supercharger centre caps, chrome boot opener, Stanless steel exhaust ends, and of course RRSPORT.CO.UK rear window sticker.

Did have: Q7 3.0TDi S-Line/Tech/Comms pack
Did Have: Disco3 HSE

Steve in germany wrote:

Nah, I would be taking it back to LR.

Yep get it in to them RRS TDV6 Gone but still around

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Oh and i love the girlzzzzzzzzzz!!!

She is in for an inspection tomorrow as not only are the metal filings sticking and seem to be embedded in the alloy, Strathstones Durham seem to think there is a fault with the alloy or lacker as the wheels are scratching very badly for no apparent reason  Gas, grass or ass - nobody rides for free!!

Mine are doing this too after 8k/6months, I'm going to shove it back at the dealer and get a refurb/replacement under warranty.

Well the dealer has cleaned them and delivered her back but the scratches are still there so I am off back again

They just dont seem to listen at all - even the warranty folk  Gas, grass or ass - nobody rides for free!!

It only took a few hours to get mine all scratched, and I only drove the car onto a grassy track to get some pictures, the 20" wheels are not so tough  Sons of dogs come eat flesh
Clan Cameron

I would take it back m8, get them replaced
Where abouts are you i can have a look . Pro-Detailer

spearsy wrote:

I would take it back m8, get them replaced
Where abouts are you i can have a look .

Tell them exactly what you expect, ie re-furb, and when are they going to do it Speed Limits! not where I live!

2008.5MY RRS TDV8, Stornoway Grey with Ebony & Rhodium. Stornoway mirror covers, Smoked side repeaters, Supercharger centre caps, chrome boot opener, Stanless steel exhaust ends, and of course RRSPORT.CO.UK rear window sticker.

Did have: Q7 3.0TDi S-Line/Tech/Comms pack
Did Have: Disco3 HSE