What's a good rim cleaner and polisher?

no_pulse · 09-03-2009, 10:19 PM

Here are the set of rims I have:

Since they are painted black and not chrome, what would be a good product that is safe to use on painted rims to clean it and then to polish them?

curl1 · 09-03-2009, 10:34 PM

soap and water.car wash.

curl1 · 09-03-2009, 10:41 PM

i use Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner from Meguiar's when mine get real dirty

ChrisNJ · 09-19-2009, 05:19 PM

First, be careful w/ Hot Rims, I've heard quite a few stories of it damaging wheels. Must be careful w/ that stuff,... its Strong!

Now, obviously soap and water is going to be the most gentle on the finish. However, soapy water doesnt always do the trick. Heres what I'd do if you need a little more than soap and water. Prespray w/ p21s wheel gel. Let it sit for a few minutes then wash using a dedicated wash mitt (use an ez detail brush to clean the inner barrels) and then when you're all done, apply a coat of poorboys wheel sealant. It'll make future cleanings MUCh easier! And you're all set. you now have clean wheels

ChrisNJ · 09-19-2009, 05:21 PM

btw, if they're clearcoated and you need to polish them, use a polish that you would normally use on paint and not a metal polish, which could potentially marr the clear on them. If theres no clear, then metal polish til your hearts content

sdimewisher · 09-22-2009, 01:29 AM

on my old 20's that were powder coated black, I did 1000+ mile a week driving and I just used windex.....worked really well...of course I never rode my brakes, and did mostly freeway driving

GeorgesBlazah · 09-22-2009, 03:36 PM

P21s wheel cleaner is nice, but pricey. Those wheels are clearcoated so they really shouldnt need much other than soap and water to clean. If they are really dirty, a local parts store probably has somekind of degreaser in a concentrate. I would buy that and dillute it a little more than the reccomended specs accoding to which one you get. Theres going to be something on the back of the bottle most likely that will tell you the dillution rates.

As stated earlier, a wax/sealant on the wheels does wonders for ease of cleaning. I dont see a neccesity to buy the PB wheel wax, since its pretty pricey for what you get. Your wheels are clear coated, so they should be treated like your paint. I would use whatever you have for your paint, on your wheels.

I use Collinite 476s and 845 for my Corvette wheels. Both are cheaper and last a long time, I get months of protection EASY. I cant comment on the PB wheel wax because Ive never used it. Ive never really had the need to try anything else because Im happy with the way the Collinite works. BUT this is my opinion and what I use, everyones gonna have a different product/story

no_pulse · 09-25-2009, 01:59 PM

Thanks for the help guys. What wax would you recommend? I've used mother's wax for my truck for years. I heard it was good. So putting polishing my rims with wax is ok?

GeorgesBlazah · 09-25-2009, 03:35 PM

You should not need to polish your wheels since they are clearcoated. By polish I am talking something with some abrasives in it that will take out any marks and whatnot. Waxes are what protect the wheels. I am a big fan of Collinite 476s.

http://rover.ebay.com/ar/1/711-53200...4&toolid=10001 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Collinite-476S-Super-DoubleCoat-Auto-Wax-FREE-SHIPPING_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el 1116QQhashZitem35a3543bfeQQitemZ230373473278QQptZM otorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Thin light coats work wonders.

no_pulse · 09-25-2009, 05:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GeorgesBlazah

You should not need to polish your wheels since they are clearcoated. By polish I am talking something with some abrasives in it that will take out any marks and whatnot. Waxes are what protect the wheels. I am a big fan of Collinite 476s.

http://rover.ebay.com/ar/1/711-53200...4&toolid=10001 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Collinite-476S-Super-DoubleCoat-Auto-Wax-FREE-SHIPPING_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el 1116QQhashZitem35a3543bfeQQitemZ230373473278QQptZM otorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Thin light coats work wonders.

Thank-you

I just ordered it

GeorgesBlazah · 09-27-2009, 09:44 PM

Yeah man, that stuff is great. Use it on your whole truck, ital look great. Im sure youll like it

s10pimpin209 · 09-27-2009, 09:48 PM

Turtle Wax T466 ICE Liquid Clay Bar - 16 oz.

i use it on chrome, polished, clearcoated wheels
works great and even protects them from getting dirty.
and i even use it on my paint
awesome stuff

*my avatar is a pic of my truck after i had just finished goin over the entire exterior with this stuff*

Connors10 · 10-05-2009, 01:46 AM

Thanks for the ebay link, I am gonna order some for myself.

GeorgesBlazah · 10-06-2009, 09:55 AM

Post up your results!

09-03-2009, 10:19 PM	#1
no_pulse Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 186 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	What's a good rim cleaner and polisher? Here are the set of rims I have: Since they are painted black and not chrome, what would be a good product that is safe to use on painted rims to clean it and then to polish them?
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09-03-2009, 10:34 PM	#2
curl1 x RIDE N LOW x Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,050 Location: MARYLAND User is: OffLine	Re: What's a good rim cleaner and polisher? soap and water.car wash.
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09-03-2009, 10:41 PM	#3
curl1 x RIDE N LOW x Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,050 Location: MARYLAND User is: OffLine	Re: What's a good rim cleaner and polisher? i use Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner from Meguiar's when mine get real dirty Last edited by curl1 : 09-03-2009 at 10:44 PM.
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09-19-2009, 05:19 PM	#4
ChrisNJ Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 254 Location: jersey User is: OffLine	Re: What's a good rim cleaner and polisher? First, be careful w/ Hot Rims, I've heard quite a few stories of it damaging wheels. Must be careful w/ that stuff,... its Strong! Now, obviously soap and water is going to be the most gentle on the finish. However, soapy water doesnt always do the trick. Heres what I'd do if you need a little more than soap and water. Prespray w/ p21s wheel gel. Let it sit for a few minutes then wash using a dedicated wash mitt (use an ez detail brush to clean the inner barrels) and then when you're all done, apply a coat of poorboys wheel sealant. It'll make future cleanings MUCh easier! And you're all set. you now have clean wheels
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09-19-2009, 05:21 PM	#5
ChrisNJ Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 254 Location: jersey User is: OffLine	Re: What's a good rim cleaner and polisher? btw, if they're clearcoated and you need to polish them, use a polish that you would normally use on paint and not a metal polish, which could potentially marr the clear on them. If theres no clear, then metal polish til your hearts content
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09-22-2009, 01:29 AM	#6
sdimewisher under construction Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 138 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: What's a good rim cleaner and polisher? on my old 20's that were powder coated black, I did 1000+ mile a week driving and I just used windex.....worked really well...of course I never rode my brakes, and did mostly freeway driving
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09-22-2009, 03:36 PM	#7
GeorgesBlazah Slap my meat on your pita Age: 24 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,215 Location: south jersey User is: OffLine	Re: What's a good rim cleaner and polisher? P21s wheel cleaner is nice, but pricey. Those wheels are clearcoated so they really shouldnt need much other than soap and water to clean. If they are really dirty, a local parts store probably has somekind of degreaser in a concentrate. I would buy that and dillute it a little more than the reccomended specs accoding to which one you get. Theres going to be something on the back of the bottle most likely that will tell you the dillution rates. As stated earlier, a wax/sealant on the wheels does wonders for ease of cleaning. I dont see a neccesity to buy the PB wheel wax, since its pretty pricey for what you get. Your wheels are clear coated, so they should be treated like your paint. I would use whatever you have for your paint, on your wheels. I use Collinite 476s and 845 for my Corvette wheels. Both are cheaper and last a long time, I get months of protection EASY. I cant comment on the PB wheel wax because Ive never used it. Ive never really had the need to try anything else because Im happy with the way the Collinite works. BUT this is my opinion and what I use, everyones gonna have a different product/story
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09-25-2009, 01:59 PM	#8
no_pulse Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 186 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: What's a good rim cleaner and polisher? Thanks for the help guys. What wax would you recommend? I've used mother's wax for my truck for years. I heard it was good. So putting polishing my rims with wax is ok?
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09-25-2009, 03:35 PM	#9
GeorgesBlazah Slap my meat on your pita Age: 24 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,215 Location: south jersey User is: OffLine	Re: What's a good rim cleaner and polisher? You should not need to polish your wheels since they are clearcoated. By polish I am talking something with some abrasives in it that will take out any marks and whatnot. Waxes are what protect the wheels. I am a big fan of Collinite 476s. http://rover.ebay.com/ar/1/711-53200...4&toolid=10001 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Collinite-476S-Super-DoubleCoat-Auto-Wax-FREE-SHIPPING_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el 1116QQhashZitem35a3543bfeQQitemZ230373473278QQptZM otorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Thin light coats work wonders.
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09-25-2009, 05:41 PM	#10
no_pulse Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 186 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: What's a good rim cleaner and polisher? Quote: Originally Posted by GeorgesBlazah You should not need to polish your wheels since they are clearcoated. By polish I am talking something with some abrasives in it that will take out any marks and whatnot. Waxes are what protect the wheels. I am a big fan of Collinite 476s. http://rover.ebay.com/ar/1/711-53200...4&toolid=10001 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Collinite-476S-Super-DoubleCoat-Auto-Wax-FREE-SHIPPING_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el 1116QQhashZitem35a3543bfeQQitemZ230373473278QQptZM otorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Thin light coats work wonders. Thank-you I just ordered it
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09-27-2009, 09:44 PM	#11
GeorgesBlazah Slap my meat on your pita Age: 24 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,215 Location: south jersey User is: OffLine	Re: What's a good rim cleaner and polisher? Yeah man, that stuff is great. Use it on your whole truck, ital look great. Im sure youll like it
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09-27-2009, 09:48 PM	#12
s10pimpin209 Knowledge is power. Age: 21 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 826 Location: Stanislaus County, CA User is: OffLine	Re: What's a good rim cleaner and polisher? Turtle Wax T466 ICE Liquid Clay Bar - 16 oz. i use it on chrome, polished, clearcoated wheels works great and even protects them from getting dirty. and i even use it on my paint awesome stuff my avatar is a pic of my truck after i had just finished goin over the entire exterior with this stuff Last edited by s10pimpin209 : 09-27-2009 at 09:50 PM.
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10-05-2009, 01:46 AM	#13
Connors10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: What's a good rim cleaner and polisher? Thanks for the ebay link, I am gonna order some for myself.
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10-06-2009, 09:55 AM	#14
GeorgesBlazah Slap my meat on your pita Age: 24 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,215 Location: south jersey User is: OffLine	Re: What's a good rim cleaner and polisher? Post up your results!
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