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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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Removing that sticky yellow grease that runs down...

the black rubber around the wheels. Yes, this excess yellow grease, when it is hot outside, runs down the black rubber around the tire wells and also on the paint. I have to rub & rub to get it off the paint. I can't get it off the black rubber at all. So, how do I get this stuff off both places? UPDATE. OK, so I understand now that it is Cosmoline. How do I get it off the black rubber? Or do I just take it back to the dealer? NJP
 

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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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Go to a Dollar Tree or Dollar General store and get a cleaning product called, "Amazing". That stuff takes it right off without harming the surface.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Take it back to the Dealer, there are others on here who have had the same issue and the Dealer cleaned it up no questions asked.

You can also use a solution of 50/50 Simple Green and Water. Spray it on the affected areas, wait 5 min. then wipe away the Cosmoline.

Black Wow sold at www.detailersparadise.com is what you want to keep the Black Wheel Wells looking like new.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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you can use a little WD40 to help take it off and then some alcohol. Simple green works too.
 
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