What to use on the rims? Need help please

[ashleys blk ss]

Hey guys..i was just wondering what we should used to clean the SS rims with that's safe for them and wont ruin them or anything. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Ashley

[OurZoo]

Soap and water is your best friend.

[ashleys blk ss]

Soap and water is your best friend.
What kind of soap though do I use? Can this aluminum tarnish if you use other stuff like that Mr. Clean for your car or hot rims...even if it says "say for all wheels" ?

[ghoster]

What kind of soap though do I use? Can this aluminum tarnish if you use other stuff like that Mr. Clean for your car or hot rims...even if it says "say for all wheels" ?

The SS rims have some sort of clear coat on it. That said, whatever you use should probably be clear coat safe. I would stick with good old fashioned soap and water. Any brand of automotive car wash soap should work. Since they are coated, you can probably use regular wax on them too.

[ashleys blk ss]

Thanks guys for the input...but I hope I didnt ruin my rim...it seems like in certain tiny areas the rim is a different color...almost like its tarnishing? but I only washed my TBSS twice since I have gotten it. I think I used Mr. Clean on it the first time then that hot rims stuff...i hope its just my imagination...does that mr. clean car wash stuff and that hot rims bad for the TBSS rims?

[ghoster]

Thanks guys for the input...but I hope I didnt ruin my rim...it seems like in certain tiny areas the rim is a different color...almost like its tarnishing? but I only washed my TBSS twice since I have gotten it. I think I used Mr. Clean on it the first time then that hot rims stuff...i hope its just my imagination...does that mr. clean car wash stuff and that hot rims bad for the TBSS rims?

ok...fyi....I don't have an SS. I have however pretty much read every post on this site.:D The Mr. Clean stuff should be fine, I don't know about the hot rims stuff. I do remember reading some other SS owners commenting on the same thing. The SS wheels seem to show wear and tear a little fast. If you really think its discoloring, take it to the dealer and complain!!! I know I would!:cool:

[ashleys blk ss]

thanks guys!

[INVNO1]

I used the Mothers PowerBall and the PowerBall polish/wax after I cleaned them with soap, water, and a rag. They turned out very good. And with the polish/wax it was easy cleanup the next few times.

[BLKBUTY]

I have the Mr. Clean kit and ahave used it on the SS with no problems. I also used it on my camaro with C6 wheels which are chrome and have had no problems.

[blautens]

Having had similar rims from GM (polished aluminum with clear coat) I've been watching mine carefully - they aren't quite like new, but close, and no substantial issues with cleaning them with car wash soap, water, and a sponge (or a soft, long bristle brush - a body brush) and I wax them with the same wax I use on the paint (Zymol), only I wax it a bit more often than the body (wheels take a lot of abuse), and use Mequiar's Quick Detailer in between waxings - keeping wax on them makes them much easier to clean, obviously.

I'd be careful with more powerful polishes...keep in mind it's essentially paint covering the aluminum - and once it's gone, you're keeping raw polished aluminum nice and shiny without the aid of the clear coat - not easy.

It'll never clean up and shine like chrome, but they're still pretty shiny...I'm not much for bling, so as long as they're clean and waxed, I like 'em.

[capriceguy]

I have a very soft kitchen sponge and I use Castrol No-touch wheel cleaner. I just let the cleaner do its thing, rinse the wheel and sponge off the heavier dirt with clean water. To dry, I have an old chamois that works great( Just keep it seperate from the good towels and Chamois)
Have fun cleanin'

[Spong]

For cleaning: Soap and water like you use on the body

Protection: www.wheelwax.com (http://www.wheelwax.com)

[dh4645]

For cleaning: Soap and water like you use on the body

Protection: www.wheelwax.com (http://www.wheelwax.com)

for shine i use Mothers Chrome Polish (http://www.autobarn.net/ch05208.html)

[Spong]

for shine i use Mothers Chrome Polish (http://www.autobarn.net/ch05208.html)

If a wheel is clearcoated, which most factory rims are, polishing them won't make a difference unless you strip the clearcoating. IF you have aftermarket non clearcoated rims then chrome polish will keep them nice.

[dh4645]

If a wheel is clearcoated, which most factory rims are, polishing them won't make a difference unless you strip the clearcoating. IF you have aftermarket non clearcoated rims then chrome polish will keep them nice.

it makes a difference in the shine...they sparkle after i use my mothers

[ZEUS2004]

for shine i use Mothers Chrome Polish (http://www.autobarn.net/ch05208.html)


yes that is all you need

[dh4645]

yes that is all you need


it shines them up nice, but they get dirty really fast.

i need them to be dirt repellant. haha

seriously though...is there anything that would help with that?

[Envoy Fan]

it shines them up nice, but they get dirty really fast.

i need them to be dirt repellant. haha

seriously though...is there anything that would help with that?

Doesn't repel dirt, but easy to clean the dirt off

http://www.poorboysworld.com/wheel-sealant.htm

http://www.poorboysworld.com/products/WheelSealant.jpg

[Spong]

it shines them up nice, but they get dirty really fast.

i need them to be dirt repellant. haha

seriously though...is there anything that would help with that?

Let me repeat!! http://www.wheelwax.com/

This isn't used for polishing but it's a wax which makes cleaning dirt and dust off very easily.

[dh4645]

thanks guys

[Envoy Fan]

Let me repeat!! http://www.wheelwax.com/

This isn't used for polishing but it's a wax which makes cleaning dirt and dust off very easily.

Some are easily influenced by the power of advertising :laugh:

http://www.wheelwax.com/images/eroticgirl1.jpg

[Spong]

:laugh: Actually I've never seen that ad before!

[Derek]

I wash the car and wheels with Meguires NXT and polished (only once so far) the wheels with Mothers billet polish. I'm sure there is better polish to use, but it's what I had on hand and use on my Bogarts.

[TexasTB]

Some are easily influenced by the power of advertising :laugh:

http://www.wheelwax.com/images/eroticgirl1.jpg


Even though I already have some wheel Sealant, I guess I have to get that wheel wax now......dang it!

LMAO

[dh4645]

i just got some wheel wax from amazon for $14.95 + shipping of $5-something. it also came with some microfiber things.

i also bought a k&n drop in filter and the cleaning kit for it.

[shepmankev]

I wonder if she would come and apply it to. :eek:

[Envoy Fan]

I wonder if she would come and apply it to. :eek:

To what :x

[Spong]

:dielaugh: :dielaugh:

[dh4645]

haha, nice
buff it out baby

[shepmankev]

lol :undecided