I know this topic has been beaten to the ground, but the clear coated lips on my Volks are in need of some TLC. I've had them for around 3 months are although they are still scratch free *knocks on wood* they don't seem to have the same shine on them as when they were new. Until now I have just been washing them with water and a soft micro fiber towel. After numerous searches, i've learned that many of you recommend that I wax them. I just want to be extremely careful in what I use. What specific products do you guys recommend.

Also, does anybody have any experience with Mothers Clear coat wheel polish? I was thinking of picking some of this up.

 

I have use mother's on a lip of Hamann Pg3 before but it dulled the lips pretty bad. so I don't recommend it.

 

For regular wheel cleaning, try the P21s wheel cleaner lineup. It will clean MUCH more safely and gently than your current technique. It's regarded by enthusiasts as the gold standard in wheel cleaning. It's also safe for all wheel types (chrome, painted, etc). The brand comes in a "regular" and a "gel" - the diff is that the gel will not run and you can leave it on to penetrate the dirt and dust, if you need to.

P21s wheel cleaner on Froogle

To protect the wheel and help it stay clean, try Wheel Wax or RejeX

The difference in the two: the Wheel Wax was designed for both cleaning and protecting. Also, the claim is that the positive charge that the wax imparts will help repel the brake dust because of it's negative ionic charge. The RejeX was designed as a "high-release polymer" and has no cleaning properties or the magnetic properties. However, it was designed so that things don't stick to the surface very well. Either product you choose, you'll make your future wheel cleanings much easier!