Can you claybar Volk lips?
04-09-2006, 10:13 AM
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Can you claybar Volk lips?
Hi guys:
My wheels are in dire shape. I want to claybar them, and use the speed detailer that came with the clay to lube it. I am using "mother's" products as far as the clay and speed detail is concerned.
Is this ok?
The rains of Nor Cal and having my car parked outside for the past few months (eek dont ask)...have a layer on the car that are pissing me off...
any suggestions and proof of results are welcome..I want my babies blingin!
ravi
My wheels are in dire shape. I want to claybar them, and use the speed detailer that came with the clay to lube it. I am using "mother's" products as far as the clay and speed detail is concerned.
Is this ok?
The rains of Nor Cal and having my car parked outside for the past few months (eek dont ask)...have a layer on the car that are pissing me off...
any suggestions and proof of results are welcome..I want my babies blingin!
ravi
04-09-2006, 11:27 AM
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Claying wheels is perfectly fine. I have done it a few times myself with good results. What I did though, was that instead of using the spray lube, I just lubricated them with my car shampoo while washing the car. But I guess lube will work just as fine.
These days, people are also using the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on wheels with good results. I haven't tried that yet myself.
These days, people are also using the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on wheels with good results. I haven't tried that yet myself.
04-09-2006, 11:37 AM
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California is getting #!^%#%@ rain this season...
I keep wanting to wash my car, but then it will rain, then I don't wash it for another week.
I'm going on about 1.5 months now! That is a long *** time for dirt to build up! I'm gonna need to claybar like a **** real soon!
I keep wanting to wash my car, but then it will rain, then I don't wash it for another week.
I'm going on about 1.5 months now! That is a long *** time for dirt to build up! I'm gonna need to claybar like a **** real soon!
04-09-2006, 11:42 AM
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I think you should be okay, but I haven't tried. I will say that make sure you wash your wheels COMPLETELY and make sure there's not dirt or dust on them. I also do what usmanasif does. Basically I wash my car and hose it off, then use carwash shampoo again to lubricate the area i want to claybar and go ahead and clay away. Then I lightly wash the area again and hose it off. It sounds complicated and long, but basically you're doing two things at once.
But again, I haven't done my Volks yet, but I don't think there should be any problems. Just make sure the lips are completely clean to avoid creating scratches on your lips!
But again, I haven't done my Volks yet, but I don't think there should be any problems. Just make sure the lips are completely clean to avoid creating scratches on your lips!
04-11-2006, 12:03 AM
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Go and buy a new brush from autozone, they are like 6 bucks and it comes with a nice rubber handle and soft blue bristles. Take the wheel off the car and scrub the wheels down, and wash.
Dry and dump the bucket of water/soap and mix up some new clean soap and water. Just use that instead of the car lube, it should be fine! I only use the lube stuff on stubborn stains and I've had great results!
I say buy a seperate claybar for your wheels too, I wouldn't want all that crap on my paint
Oh yeah, and then everytime you wash your car, use that brush on the wheels only too. Keeps em nice and clean!
Dry and dump the bucket of water/soap and mix up some new clean soap and water. Just use that instead of the car lube, it should be fine! I only use the lube stuff on stubborn stains and I've had great results!
I say buy a seperate claybar for your wheels too, I wouldn't want all that crap on my paint
Oh yeah, and then everytime you wash your car, use that brush on the wheels only too. Keeps em nice and clean!
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Oh and they make this special sealer too, but I can't remember the name. It's supposed to protect against this kind of stuff, I saw it on Spike TV on Saturday/Sunday morning
Might want to do some searching on Google or watch the auto shows on TV and see if you can find something!
Might want to do some searching on Google or watch the auto shows on TV and see if you can find something!
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a good brush and soap and water should take of most wheels... i guess if your preparing for a show or event you could take the extra effort to claybar them... not worth the time and effort in my opinion if you just want it to look clean...
04-12-2006, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by UrbanTacticZ
Oh and they make this special sealer too, but I can't remember the name. It's supposed to protect against this kind of stuff, I saw it on Spike TV on Saturday/Sunday morning
Might want to do some searching on Google or watch the auto shows on TV and see if you can find something!
Might want to do some searching on Google or watch the auto shows on TV and see if you can find something!
Note: This is a sealant so make sure you thoroughly clean your polished items first prior to applying them. So if you had one tiny water mark, it will stay there.
04-12-2006, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by GTNPU Z
ZoopSeal. It suppose to protect your polished stuff for 2 years! The Hot Rod guys use this stuff on their engines & wheels.
Note: This is a sealant so make sure you thoroughly clean your polished items first prior to applying them. So if you had one tiny water mark, it will stay there.
Note: This is a sealant so make sure you thoroughly clean your polished items first prior to applying them. So if you had one tiny water mark, it will stay there.
Oh well, atleast I called it first haha.
And for the record, you nailed the product I was thinking of right on the dot
04-12-2006, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by UrbanTacticZ
Damnit this guy beats me to the punchline all the time
Oh well, atleast I called it first haha.
And for the record, you nailed the product I was thinking of right on the dot
Oh well, atleast I called it first haha.
And for the record, you nailed the product I was thinking of right on the dot
I knew what you were talking about cause I watch SpikeTV all the time
04-12-2006, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by GTNPU Z
I knew what you were talking about cause I watch SpikeTV all the time
Sometime I catch a few episodes of Overhailin on Sunday evenings too, cool show. They need to take my Z and fix it up too
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Originally Posted by Bubble
will it work on Chrome? I just want to keep it in perfect condition.
Edit: Yup. Looks like it's safe on chrome plating...
What can I use Zoopseal on?
Aluminum, Raw Aluminum, Brass, Chromed Plating, Stainless Steel, Anodized Aluminum Parts, Stainless Steel in Restaurant Kitchens as long as the area is not in direct contact with food we are not FDA approved, Outside Furniture, Awnings, and Paint.
Aluminum, Raw Aluminum, Brass, Chromed Plating, Stainless Steel, Anodized Aluminum Parts, Stainless Steel in Restaurant Kitchens as long as the area is not in direct contact with food we are not FDA approved, Outside Furniture, Awnings, and Paint.
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04-12-2006, 03:14 PM
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Werd. Can't wait for sun, and *ahem* ahahahah James, did ya think of anything? I think I'm going to just go all out *full* get it?
pm if necessary.
get it?pm if necessary.