Mariusz Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I recently had my 3 piece split rims refurbd and they need cleaning! What would you reccomend i use to clean and bring out the shine on the polished rim... its really dirty after 7 days agghhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Autosol is pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I recently had my 3 piece split rims refurbd and they need cleaning! What would you reccomend i use to clean and bring out the shine on the polished rim... its really dirty after 7 days agghhhh Use a good wash n wax to get the crap off then dry them then use good quality car polish on a soft cloth. Dont wash your wheels when there red hot after driving, let them cool down and never put any wheel cleaners on them like wonder wheels etc. Are your wheels laquered ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Autosol is pretty good On bare metal yes but a bad idea if theyve got laquer on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariusz Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 On bare metal yes but a bad idea if theyve got laquer on them The centres are laquered guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 On bare metal yes but a bad idea if theyve got laquer on them His rims are bare if i read it correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 he said the polished rims, not the spokes I use autosol occasionaly but to really get the oxidation off use Meguires metal polish - mildly abrasive but gentle. Polish it up with a soft microfibre cloth afterwards. Best thing is to keep on top of it so to speak Give them a swill in between car washes to stop a build up, i just use my meguires tech wash and a cellulose sponge - less likely to trap grit and scratch as normal sponges do. When you do clean the spokes, beware of off the shelf wheel cleaners as they strip the laquer off and worse case scenario, cause blistering Check out Meguires, it really is cracking stuff: http://www.meguiars.co.uk/ Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 The centres are laquered guys! Are the polished lips laquered the same as the centers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Are the polished lips laquered the same as the centers ? Hey Dunk Off topic (sorry!!) you gona be at Ibbrar's tommorrow? Im taking the supra in for his wheels to be done Linda x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariusz Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Are the polished lips laquered the same as the centers ? just the centres are laqured.. rims are not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 just the centres are laqured.. rims are not. Thats not so good, are they st/st or aluminium ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hey Dunk Off topic (sorry!!) you gona be at Ibbrar's tommorrow? Im taking the supra in for his wheels to be done Linda x Hi Linda, yep im bound to be there at some time on saturday, you having a while you wait job done or leaving the car there ? Dunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestorm Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 what bout Meguiars new generate x metal/chrome cleaner (blue pot green writing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Its not a great idea leaving the lips unprotected from our loverly weather and brake dust. Aluminium will pit and oxidise over time left unprotected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hi Linda, yep im bound to be there at some time on saturday, you having a while you wait job done or leaving the car there ? Dunk gona have to leave it a few days as having spokes powder coated Taj is doing some work on the spats and skirts too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 gona have to leave it a few days as having spokes powder coated Taj is doing some work on the spats and skirts too What time you getting there ? its your shout for the T and bacon buttys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariusz Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 So shud i wash/then use normal car polish then use a chrome polish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I use Meguiar's Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner. Seems to do the trick. Just rinse it off and then dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 What time you getting there ? its your shout for the T and bacon buttys the last time I went into MacDs it took a chunk out my spoiler I may bring large quantities of chocolate but if tea and butties gets me a lift back into town Its possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Its not a great idea leaving the lips unprotected from our loverly weather and brake dust. Aluminium will pit and oxidise over time left unprotected Most rims that feature unlacquered polished lips are reasonable quality alloy, but they still require frequent maintenance, mine are this type and i just use Solvol once a week and during the winter i use a wax protector, and mine have survived the winter fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Most rims that feature unlacquered polished lips are reasonable quality alloy, but they still require frequent maintenance, mine are this type and i just use Solvol once a week and during the winter i use a wax protector, and mine have survived the winter fine. rick, what wax protector do you use? sounds like a useful addition to the collection thanks Lx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I use the Autoglim wheel protector, but i also use a normal car wax, works quite well even in winter, but as i said, they do need to be done on a regular basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I use the Autoglim wheel protector, but i also use a normal car wax, works quite well even in winter, but as i said, they do need to be done on a regular basis. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I guess it depends on how much you like polishing your wheels mine are quite a deep dish on the rear so mine will be laquered as im too old to spend the day on my hands n knees. If you do it regular enough they will stay pretty good for quite a while, i'd rather be driving my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 the last time I went into MacDs it took a chunk out my spoiler I may bring large quantities of chocolate but if tea and butties gets me a lift back into town Its possible Muc D's ? Cafe round the corner and a lift into town isnt a problem, depending on which town you mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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