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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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Default what do i clean and polish my rims with?

So my wheels look like they have some kind of clear coating over the whole thing, which is fine and for now I just wipe them clean with super diluted simple green and a microfiber cloth then wipe dry with another microfiber cloth.

Is that enough or should I even be using simple green?

Also, what can I polish it with if needed? Since there's that clear coating I can't exactly use metal...right? Maybe treat it like with the rest of the body and use carnuba wax?

Old Jan 16, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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I have used this with great results. should be available at a local auto parts store
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 12:39 AM
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With that clear coat, I'd stick with the diluted mild soap, warm water, and a clean sponge.
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 12:53 AM
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mothers wheel polish and the powerball for wheels
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 12:57 AM
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thanks guys

cionide, no polish?


and for the guys that recommended polish, would those be okay with the clear on my wheels?
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 01:05 AM
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I'm no expert on the clear coat on your wheels, but I err on the side of safety, so I would avoid polish until I saw somebody else with clear coated wheels that has used polish successfully. Once you have that kind of satisfaction, then have at it!
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good thinking.
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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clean them up and use some wheel wax.
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