Removing the grim from takeoffs before installing (1 Viewer)

[Ouray19]

Hey All,

Did some searching on this forum, as well as the great internet, and couldn't really find much information on it. Recently, I found some 18" Tundra Wheels for my 100 Series and picked them up for a great price. My question is, around the rim, where the tire sat, there is leftover residue of what I can only assume is rubber, grime, etc. Whats the easiest way to remove this? It's not a tacky texture, it's pretty hard, but is there a product that I don't know about that does a good job removing it? Here are some pics to help. Thanks for your help in advance.

 

[yonah]

I think I can help you out...

Check out Tacomaworld. There is a member there named Chrom that has a really extensive build thread. He picked up some late 90's 4Runner wheels and cleaned them up really well. I remember he discussed thoroughly the process he developed to remove that caramelized goop - it involved a heat gun and a brass wire brush IIRC. It shouldn't be too hard to find the thread, but the post might be hard to locate.

Best of luck,

 

[Ouray19]

I think I can help you out...

Check out Tacomaworld. There is a member there named Chrom that has a really extensive build thread. He picked up some late 90's 4Runner wheels and cleaned them up really well. I remember he discussed thoroughly the process he developed to remove that caramelized goop - it involved a heat gun and a brass wire brush IIRC. It shouldn't be too hard to find the thread, but the post might be hard to locate.

Best of luck,

hmmmm, I am am member there, but when i search, Chrom doesn't show up as a user?

 

[yonah]

hmmmm, I am am member there, but when i search, Chrom doesn't show up as a user?

It would probably help if I spelled his name correctly, d'oh - it's spelled crom.

Link to the thread I referenced above: The Getaway...Crom's build and adventures

 

[yonah]

More specifically: The Getaway...Crom's build and adventures

 

[Ouray19]

You're the man...

 

[yonah]

You're the man...

 

[FLATU8ER]

How about a sharp putty knife, no gloves, wire wheel on a drill, outside in the rain, with a patched up extension cord, and start drinking early.
That'll give you some focus and perspective.
Or take them down to a local high school auto shop, and let them little bastages mung up their fingers.