Wheel Finish Cleaning

[Rotorhog]

Perhaps some of you other 3rd gen owners out there can help me on this. On my 93 the car has the standard clearcoated wheels that came on the 7. The PO had cats that apparently 'marked' the wheels for their own unknown diabolical purposes. This has left what looks like midew spots to me on the wheels that no amount of car wash soap or wheel cleaner has removed yet. I hate to destroy the finish, if the mildew hasn't already. Any products or techniques anyone can recommend?

Also, I changed the belts Saturday since it wasn't raining, imagine that! I had one squealing and not knowing how old they were I just replaced them both. Dang! It took me almost 2 hours to do that for 2 belts after I removed all the hoses, ducts, etc. The last time I did the 3 belts on my SE I think it took every bit of 25 minutes! Chalk one up for the 1st gen on that!

[Mr.President]

hahaha. I've not had much luck trying to get the grime off my wheels. I thought about getting them professionally cleaned actually.

[DriftHappy]

I would try an acidic wheel cleaner, like Lane's New Aluminum. If that doesn't cut it, I can only suggest stripping and repainting them.

[Rotorhog]

Thanks for the suggestion Drift. Since we had a non rain weekend I was able to tinker with the 93. I had some wheel cleaner, (Meguiars). I tried spraying it on, letting it sit 15 seconds then scrubbed with a rag. I 'd say it was about a 50 - 60% improvement over what I started with. Then I used some paint cleaner (Mothers) and that helped a little more. Still have some stains but all in all it looks better. Followed it up with a healthy coat of wax on the wheels. I may repeat the process with a buffer type attachment on my cordless drill and see if I can get it all off next weekend.

If that doesn't get it I may do the refinish route at aome point.