Polishing Rims
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Polishing Rims
I have some awful water spots on my Rays Volk SF Challenge Rims, and am looking for some recommendations for polishing them. The manufacturer will only recommend soap and water, but there has to be a safe polish out there that will get these spots out and make them shine.
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Hmmm - no idea if they are clear coated or not. I bet I can find out with a little digging. A brillo pad would be scary though - wouldn't that scratch them? I will check it out. Thanks so much.
The lips are anodized.
From 350zmotoring.com:
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Originally Posted by Sully
Ok well today.. nothing to do
Either way, i decided to hit the wheel with a few products to see which ones would remove the terriable white clouding. I washed the wheels with Meguiers Car wash, rinsed and dried.
After which, this is what im left with.
Really sucks seeing such a nice wheel like this.
So I bought a few products..
Mother's Clay bar & Detail
Turtle Wax Metallic Clear Polish
The Turtle wax took ALOT of elbow greese, Alot of buffin.. Deffidently should invest in a orbital. The Wax, had pretty good results, cleared up the white clouds but after 5 inches area of work i was beat.
Mother Clay, with lubricant, worked well also.. took much less work and was able to get the corners a bit better.
here are some after shots..
Turtle Wax:
Clay Bar:
other side of clay..
Overall.. these product worked well..
But whats gets me tho, is how can a company make a wheel that cant be exposed to water, or natural elements without becoming soo tarnished. The finish should be able to withstand the effect of normal driving and weather elements. My TSW Thruxtons NEVER had this issue, granted they were a brushed metal, but still.. never had a tarnishing issue.
Sull
Either way, i decided to hit the wheel with a few products to see which ones would remove the terriable white clouding. I washed the wheels with Meguiers Car wash, rinsed and dried.
After which, this is what im left with.
Really sucks seeing such a nice wheel like this.
So I bought a few products..
Mother's Clay bar & Detail
Turtle Wax Metallic Clear Polish
The Turtle wax took ALOT of elbow greese, Alot of buffin.. Deffidently should invest in a orbital. The Wax, had pretty good results, cleared up the white clouds but after 5 inches area of work i was beat.
Mother Clay, with lubricant, worked well also.. took much less work and was able to get the corners a bit better.
here are some after shots..
Turtle Wax:
Clay Bar:
other side of clay..
Overall.. these product worked well..
But whats gets me tho, is how can a company make a wheel that cant be exposed to water, or natural elements without becoming soo tarnished. The finish should be able to withstand the effect of normal driving and weather elements. My TSW Thruxtons NEVER had this issue, granted they were a brushed metal, but still.. never had a tarnishing issue.
Sull
Wait so both of those products are safe for the wheels? I want to try this on my wheels--see if they will shine even more. I already have the speed detailer and clay. I use NXT, so that should be covered too.
Now if this damn rain would stop so I can start boulevard pimping again =(
ravi
Now if this damn rain would stop so I can start boulevard pimping again =(
ravi
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Now if this damn rain would stop so I can start boulevard pimping again =(
ravi
To the OP: I believe they are clearcoated. I would try using claybar and wheelwax or something similar. I personally use Zaino but you don't have to go buy Zaino just for your wheels.
The SF-Challenges are clearcoated. I had some nasty spotting on mine when brakedust sat on them for a bit too long. It was like an ugly black spotting all over them and it wouldn't wash off with normal car wash and application of pressure.
It took some time, but I found the most effective, safest way to get mine clean again was def. the claybar (I used Zaino clay) with alot of lubricant. The corners are tough to get into (I am still considering taking my Challenges apart to really get into the corners), but it looks 95% better overall and 100% better on the areas of lip I could get to easily.
I hope this helps you out.
It took some time, but I found the most effective, safest way to get mine clean again was def. the claybar (I used Zaino clay) with alot of lubricant. The corners are tough to get into (I am still considering taking my Challenges apart to really get into the corners), but it looks 95% better overall and 100% better on the areas of lip I could get to easily.
I hope this helps you out.
Nah, it's literally just a lump of clay. Zaino makes a good clay bar, check their website www.zainostore.com
There are others too. They are all about the same.
There are others too. They are all about the same.
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the claybar (I used Zaino clay) with alot of lubricant. The corners are tough to get into
I hope this helps you out.
I hope this helps you out.
Originally Posted by white350
What kind of lubricant do u use win using the claybar because im thinking about using this claybar and lubricant for my rims
Originally Posted by white350
What kind of lubricant do u use win using the claybar because im thinking about using this claybar and lubricant for my rims
Spray the surface with the mixture, working a small area at a time. Don't apply alot of pressure.
Here is a link to how to use claybar from Zaino, but you can apply it to any clay application, not just their products:
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...C&Store_Code=Z
Wheelwax baby!!! Worked wonders on my clearcoated OZ Superleggera III's. Trust me, I wouldn't use ANYTHING that could damage my wheels. You can buy it at many Discount Tire Stores or online at www.wheelwax.com. Hope this helps.
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