[LX98Civic]

I have white TenzoR AV7's (in the sig) and wondering if I should wax them or not? ...If so, is there special wax / polish for wheels?

I've seen the wax for chrome but these aren't bling bling

 

[Kinipela]

Yes, and it does not matter. I personally would use a synthetic as it will last a lot longer.

 

[94SiSQO]

i wouldnt see any harm in doing so, as long as it's good wax like meguiars gold class... if it's gentle enough for your car's body paint, then it's gentle enough for your wheels.

 

[2JZBoost]

There are also dozens of different cleaners and waxes specifically designed for wheels.

 

[LX98Civic]

There are also dozens of different cleaners and waxes specifically designed for wheels.

Really?

All I've seen is chrome cleaner for the obvious bling bling wheels

 

[94SiSQO]

i would advise caution with wheels cleaners and that it is safer to use your car wash that u use on your body's paint work... treat ur expensive rims like you'd treat your paint work. you wouldnt wanna use acidic wheel cleaners on your paintwork, so why on your expensive rims? so steer clear of acidic ones if u are gonna use wheel cleaners. meguiars range should be alrite i reckon

 

[LX98Civic]

i would advise caution with wheels cleaners and that it is safer to use your car wash that u use on your body's paint work... treat ur expensive rims like you'd treat your paint work. you wouldnt wanna use acidic wheel cleaners on your paintwork, so why on your expensive rims? so steer clear of acidic ones if u are gonna use wheel cleaners. meguiars range should be alrite i reckon

I use that $hit! Works wonders on Anything!!! Every laundry
I just dilute it about 1:10 with water.

 

[94SiSQO]

I use that $hit! Works wonders on Anything!!! Every laundry
I just dilute it about 1:10 with water.

lol u gotta send me a bottle over of that shit cos i cant get it here

 

[LX98Civic]

lol u gotta send me a bottle over of that shit cos i cant get it here

You have Wal-Mart? They sell it

 

[94SiSQO]

You have Wal-Mart? They sell it

only got kmart in australia

 

[interget_rs1]

Hold up!...I work for a rim manufacturer, and you probably shouldn't use Simple Green too much on painted wheels. It eventually eats away the clear coat. Then you just start to wipe away your paint. Warm H20 with a mild soap should keep them clean enough. And wax them with Meguiar's "Show and Shine" wax.

 

[LX98Civic]

Hold up!...I work for a rim manufacturer, and you probably shouldn't use Simple Green too much on painted wheels. It eventually eats away the clear coat. Then you just start to wipe away your paint. Warm H20 with a mild soap should keep them clean enough. And wax them with Meguiar's "Show and Shine" wax.

Yeah, I think I will just stick with the soap and water. The brake dust and dirt is not that hard to get off. I have a sponge that I use just for the wheels and since I clean them at least twice a week, it's not that bad.

I need to get some wax for the wheels. I'll look into it!

 

[mike_sho]

Hold up!...I work for a rim manufacturer, and you probably shouldn't use Simple Green too much on painted wheels. It eventually eats away the clear coat. Then you just start to wipe away your paint. Warm H20 with a mild soap should keep them clean enough. And wax them with Meguiar's "Show and Shine" wax.

Yeah hes right , even armor all ate off some of my clear-coat.

As for wheel wax....I think I had mothers wheel wax....it helps polish and protect....it was sweet. Sadly someone stupid ran it over and it all dried up.

 

[my2k1vtec]

I agree...I am a detailer...and when it comes to custom rims whether they are painted or chrome I usually clean them with car soap and a clean wash mitt. With painted Wheels I would wax them with any high quality Carnuba wax. I would use Mothers or Meguires. Even though my wheels arent painted, I wax them twice a month.

 

[PA2KFBPSI]

make sure your wheels are cool before clean or wax them and just use warm water and dawn to clean it the first time and then car cleaner after that. Use a quality wax anyone should do. I applied zaino to my twin-loop

 

[Lude498]

yes you should wax everything but like tires and interior and rubber/vinyl trim. wax is beatiful, i would wax myself if it were safe, the dirt and grime would just roll off in the shower and i would be shiny and smooth as glass. haha. oh yeah, dont use a lot of cleaner, as it will eat your clearcoat on your wheels, i know from personal experience