doing rims
 

hey guys, i was just compounding/swirlremover/polish/waxing my car again, and was just curios about my cobra r replica rims..
is it ok to compound them then use a rim polish on them, then wax them?
or what else should i do? :2:

I'd just get some wheel polish, Mothers, Eagle One, Meguiars, etc...all make good wheel polishes, probably clean/protect better than paint wax.

yes that is what i have, mothers wheel polish....but would it make a dif to wax after? :2:

Probably not, the wheel polish would protect better than wax, I'd ask NXGHOST.

i havent seen him in a while though :2:

make sure to clean the inside every time you clean the rims!

^I used to do that every other time when I had my Lightning, it's really not worth it if you ask me, looks good, but who looks at the insides of rims? No offence Bubba.

not many but when people notice it it makes ya feel good. well me atleast.

You are 100% right. I clean the inside of the Roush chromies every 10 kms, and you would be suprised how many people notice filthy inner rims. It's impressive to see the shine from the inside as well as the outside :thumb1:

Try Poorboys Wheel Sealant, it's basically a wax for weels. Stuff works great. Makes regular cleaning a little easier. Eshine sells it.

Cheers!

thanks :4:

You can use your favorite paint care products on a coated wheel like yours. Do not use Metal products. Poorboys wheel sealant is great, it will repel brake dust and keep the wheel cleaner longer.

Chris Pace
eShine Canada
www.eShine.ca

i just double checked, i was using mothers chrome polish...
i should not use it? :2:

My 96 Cobra came with the same wheels in your signature and they were clear coated. Do not use metal polishes on clear coated wheels.

Chris Pace
eShine Canada
www.eShine.ca

aww, i dont have those rims any more, i bought some cobra R replica's :thumb1:
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LOL! I missed that part! Ok, disregard all my other stuff from my testimony! As far as metal polishes go on new wheels use something abrasive free. Most metal polishes are. From there you still use a wheels sealant to keep the whhels protected longer and repel the brake dust. I personally use Wenol Blue because Even on chrome-like polished metals it does not scuff. I had problems with other products especially Nevr-Dull actually scuffing the metals. Just do a small test spot on a blank CD and look at it in the light, it it scuffed it you will see it clear as day, I do the same test on paintcare products, especially Microfiber towels.

Wonder were that pic was taken lol, Id just use mothers.

i just drove by your place, but you was not out cleaning the car... :poke:
clean that dirty thing!
i was going to give you your cards...id be embarased to hand out cards driving that thing :teeth:


J/K buddy~ :thumb1:

Lol easy warren ha ha ha you going to be around tonight?

someone wanna clean my car...need to get the rubber off the back bumper from my first and 2nd ever burnout!!...what great fun!!!!

Warren: josh is going to need an award for most and/or addictive burnouts lol nice burn josh :thum: