I messed up :(
 

So I have a set of Work Gnossis wheels on my Z, and took them all off to do a detail cleaning on the lips. I bought some Mother's wheel and tire cleaner but did not see the part where it says to not use on aluminum wheels. Now I have this tiger stripe crap around one of my wheels. Luckily I only did it to one of them so the other 3 are good. I've tried everything and can't get that crap off. I'm considering taking it to a local wheel shop but was wondering if you guys had any other suggestions as to what I can do to save a hundred bucks.

Post a pic. Your omg might really be exaggerated because they are Work.

Depends on how the lips are finished. Work and Rays are known to use a clear anozidation process that can't be fixed. It needs to be polished and clear coated.

Post a pic

Try Eagle one never dull wadding metal polish. If that doesn't take it off I'm not sure what will

ouch. :( i think you're going to need to get them refinished.

the polished area, i believe, is not polished aluminium but anodized coating per above post.
even the instructions in the work's wheel box noted not to use anything but water to wash
the wheels. i have gnosis on my other car. i only use QD to clean them with my mf towel.