Cleaning brake fluid

[Jay2D2]

Last fall my front passenger brake line busted and sprayed fluid all over that rim. I tried to wash it with car wash soap but it did nothing and I'm afraid to use anything like brake cleaner or something thats too abrasive because the clear already has some little holes on the rim from the last owner using a wire brush to clean it

any suggestions?

[BlackThorn]

that's easy just get new wheels!

[sunrunner_pei]

Brake fluid is EXTREMELY corrosive, and will damage the finish on paint or on your rims. If you didn't clean it off right away, the finish on your rim may be ruined. Try cleaning it with a soft cleaner like Meguiars Extra or Simple Green. If that doesn't help, the rim may have to be refinished. :(

[Jay2D2]

I got the worse of it off when it happened but it was stained pretty bad, where would I go to get that re finished?

[sunrunner_pei]

Originally posted by Jay2D2
I got the worse of it off when it happened but it was stained pretty bad, where would I go to get that re finished?

There are shops around that specialize in wheel repair. Check your Yellow Pages, or call around to different auto supply stores or body shops.

[99GrandAMSE]

... getting wheels refinished can sometimes be quite expensive :(