Is this a clearcoat issue??

[BlackCX-9]

I just purchased a 2008 GT and noticed that the black streaks on the wheels were not comming off - even with rubbing compound. Is this the clearcoat issue - or is this due to something else?
Drivers side wheels are not as bad as passenger's. Very weird.
How do you get rid of it...?

 

[Sleezer1533]

Looks like brake dust, but if rubbing compound wont take it off, I dunno.

 

[GoSpeed3]

try some xenit its an orange based citrus spay that you should be able to get at a local auto parts store.

 

[BlackCX-9]

Thanks
Has anyone had experience refinishing these wheels?
I'm guessing they would need to be stripped and repainted?

 

[BOOSTR]

How often and what do you usually use to clean your wheels? Without seeing them in person, it looks to me that they would come clean w/o repainting.

 

[martispeed]

Truly it just looks like tire shine run off. Im guessing you tried washing them already before posting this right?

 

[BlackCX-9]

I bought the car unseen. Other than the wheels - it is flawless..so I'm not that pissed.
The dark streaks are smooth to the touch - there is no transition from clean to streaked surface..it feels like its under the clearcoat.
I used almost every type of wheel cleaner and finally tried rubbing compund with absolutely no effect.

 

[Davicho]

^^ what SportOwner said x 2.

Painted wheels do not need more then a quality car washing soap and water to remove any grime. Like SportOwner said previously, treat your wheels like you would treat the entire body of your CX-9 and dont clean them with any harsh corrosive chemicals.

 

[BOOSTR]

I'd try to clean that section in slots with a soft toothbrush and barkeepers friend. If that does not get it off then go get 2 cans of duplicor aluminum wheel paint and 1 can of clear coat and redo all 4 wheels yourself.