how to clean high polished wheels?

[audidood]

What is the best way to clean high polished wheels? i know that this can be a very challenging feat, since the surfaces can be scratched by just about anything. if you have any advice on what the best way is to clean these i would greatly appreciate your pearls of wisdom. i think we need a detailing forum again...

[astris]

I had high polished rims on my last truck. I used Mothers Billet Aluminum polish. If they get really bad you can use a buffing wheel and a more abrasive polish.

[RS41.8T]

agreed, mothers works great!

[dukez]

Remeber that guy who said he polished his bling with his sperm. Talk about loving your wheels too much.

[audidood]

that's sick... either he had a lot of it saved in a jar, or he's got small wheels... or loads of it.

[foofighter]

if you really want to not have to polish send it out to get clear coated with a UV resistant clear coat...

[audidood]

i was wondering more about how to clean them on a more regular basis... should i use soap and water or just water? similarly, how to dry em without scratching em up more and more with each wash.

[A4NCAR]

Originally posted by foofighter
if you really want to not have to polish send it out to get clear coated with a UV resistant clear coat...

I concur. But only for the center portion - not the lip. Also look into the Ceramic coating process that Angstrom Wheels uses (sounds very intriguing).

If you still need an aluminum polish though, I've used Flitz with good results.

[foofighter]

water most of the time and then once in awhile soap and water...dry w/ a microfiber towel if you have an air compressor you can do a lot of the work w/ that

[LAS]

here's me..

clean with this:
http://www.eagleone.com/images/1051626.jpg
An acid-free wheel cleaner ideal for polished aluminum wheels.

It is the gentlest wheel cleaner we make, and it was created to address the delicate nature of polished aluminum and anodized wheels.

• Acid-free formula
• Ideal for aluminum wheels
• Excellent for polished aluminum accessories
• Good for truck and SUV running boards



polish with this:
http://store4.yimg.com/I/rodi_1799_82767253

[astris]

Originally posted by LAS

polish with this:
http://store4.yimg.com/I/rodi_1799_82767253

I used to polish with that. It is the old formula for general metals. The new Mothers Billet Aluminum polish is mainly for aluminum wheels. Its a better more specific polish. A bit more expensive, but worth it for quality wheels.

[LAS]

Originally posted by astris
I used to polish with that. It is the old formula for general metals. The new Mothers Billet Aluminum polish is mainly for aluminum wheels. Its a better more specific polish. A bit more expensive, but worth it for quality wheels.

i'm getting that next as soon as i run out of the old stuff.[;)]

[astris]

Originally posted by LAS
i'm getting that next as soon as i run out of the old stuff.[;)]

The container is like half the size and costs twice as much. Oh well, looks like you only have a lip to polish [;)]

Love the black rims on the red. Looks awesome. What kind are they anyways?

[A4Tuuuurbo]

i do exactly what las said above.. except i wash them wit maguirs crystal soap then hit them with the spray then polish them.. they come out beautiful.. i use a old cloth t-shirt to buff out the polish it comes out perfect every time.. give that a shot..

[G_A4]

where could one buy Mothers Billet Aluminum Polish?

[astris]

Originally posted by G_A4
where could one buy Mothers Billet Aluminum Polish?

You should be able to get it at a local auto parts store. Not everyone had it when I bought it, but it has been out for a while now. I think I bought mine at Kragen. Should be able to pick some up at Pep Boys, Napa, etc.

[wombatt_0]

audidood- i have been using a product call sonax, its german and very much like p21s. it gets my wheels super clean and is as safe as can be.

[G_A4]

Originally posted by astris
You should be able to get it at a local auto parts store. Not everyone had it when I bought it, but it has been out for a while now. I think I bought mine at Kragen. Should be able to pick some up at Pep Boys, Napa, etc.
thanks. going to pick one up for me wheels... [:D]

[LAS]

Originally posted by astris
The container is like half the size and costs twice as much. Oh well, looks like you only have a lip to polish [;)]

Love the black rims on the red. Looks awesome. What kind are they anyways?

19" IForged FS-6

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/502/343IMG_0756a.JPG


sorry to jack you thread audidood.

[astris]

Originally posted by LAS
19" IForged FS-6

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/502/343IMG_0756a.JPG


Your ride is sick and incredibly low! What suspension?

I think we pretty much covered the original topic [;)]

[LAS]

thanks. i have stasis street sports...aka koni coilovers.

[AudiFinz]

surprised no one said they use p21s wheel cleaner. I use that if they are heavily soiled, and I maintain the lip with The new Mothers Billet Aluminum polish. It works terrific. The Eagle One billet works great to but harder to find. [:)]

[Bluzn8]

Mothers works fine on my HRE rims, have used wadding polish when really stained; also I use Zymol cleaner wax in between to "prevent"...

[audidood]

hey, get off my thread! just kidding, your car looks crazy!!! i'll have to pick up some products and do some product testing. [;)] ok, back to the thread jacking. is that amulet red? wait, did i just jack my own thread? is that possible? hehe