How To Maintain Your RAYS Wheels!
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as long as there is wax on the wheels. if theres no wax i might not wanna do it. unless the wheel is clearcoated...i dunno if te37 are... might depend on the finish.
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With the lip being anodized, you won't ever be able to "polish" them as much as clean them really well.
I've been using a cleanser made for anodized pots and pans called "Bon Ami" that doesn't scratch them at all and removes water spots, hazing, old brake dust, tar, etc, really really well.
If I feel really OCD, I've got a boars hair detail brush that has the bristles cut a little shorter to get into the spaces where the pieces come together and any other tight spot.
After that I'll rinse like crazy. Clay Bar with quick detailer and then a good wax.
I've been using a cleanser made for anodized pots and pans called "Bon Ami" that doesn't scratch them at all and removes water spots, hazing, old brake dust, tar, etc, really really well.
If I feel really OCD, I've got a boars hair detail brush that has the bristles cut a little shorter to get into the spaces where the pieces come together and any other tight spot.
After that I'll rinse like crazy. Clay Bar with quick detailer and then a good wax.
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Since the finish on yours is an all anodized finish, I would think so. As you always see on the label, test in an inconspicuous area first.
The "Bon Ami" cleanser is made for anodized pot and pans, which is a more similar finish to your wheels than mine. I scrub the he11 out of my high end pans with it and it doesn't leave any marks. It just pulls all the garbage out of the finish. The stuff is cheap too. Find it at your higher end grocery store, resurant supply or a place like William Sonoma/ Sur La Table.
Let me know how it works.
The "Bon Ami" cleanser is made for anodized pot and pans, which is a more similar finish to your wheels than mine. I scrub the he11 out of my high end pans with it and it doesn't leave any marks. It just pulls all the garbage out of the finish. The stuff is cheap too. Find it at your higher end grocery store, resurant supply or a place like William Sonoma/ Sur La Table.
Let me know how it works.
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I use P21s wheel gel on my OEM rays, high-end detailers use this on pretty much every wheel ever. Strong stuff, NOT acidic. That is crucial. Anything that is strongly acidic or basic will eventually chew through your finish. No matter what a detailer says about the stuff they use, if you see acidic wash, SAY NO. Get your P21 and spray...let it sit and it will get damn near any brake dust off without so much as any agitation.
If I have a stubborn stain, just let it sit an extra while and use a soft sponge to work off the dust. After that as people have said, clay and wax. And if you honestly want to 'maintain' your Rays, mount them on your wall and not your car.
If I have a stubborn stain, just let it sit an extra while and use a soft sponge to work off the dust. After that as people have said, clay and wax. And if you honestly want to 'maintain' your Rays, mount them on your wall and not your car.
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Here ya go ParanoidAndroid.
Make sure to pick Bon Ami Cleanser out of the drop down
Looks like Kroger carries it. It's about $1.99 a can.
Keep in mind that the OEM Ray's wheels are painted and clear coated. This is completely different from what you have. As with anything, especially on the anodized aftermarket Volks, test anything you use in an inconspicuous area to make sure you don't get any white crust or rainbow hazing first.
Make sure to pick Bon Ami Cleanser out of the drop down
Looks like Kroger carries it. It's about $1.99 a can.
Keep in mind that the OEM Ray's wheels are painted and clear coated. This is completely different from what you have. As with anything, especially on the anodized aftermarket Volks, test anything you use in an inconspicuous area to make sure you don't get any white crust or rainbow hazing first.
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Hello' I have Volk GT-S Mercury Silver on my 350z. I want to clean and shine my lip because there are water spots, some little scratches and brakes dust (like the pics on top by StlMikeD). I buy Meguiar's Hot Rims Mag & Aluminium, is correct for GT-S? Anyone try it on GT-S?
Thanks
Mirko from Italy
Thanks
Mirko from Italy
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Mirko,
The Mag and Aluminum Polish will not help because you do not have bare metal. The lip actually has a clear anodized finish which is extremely hard. Your best bet is to find some sort of cleaner made for high end anodized aluminum pots and pans. (I wouldn't know the Italian brands, sorry) You will most likely not get the scratches out but it will remove the water spots. Please let me know how it works out.
The Mag and Aluminum Polish will not help because you do not have bare metal. The lip actually has a clear anodized finish which is extremely hard. Your best bet is to find some sort of cleaner made for high end anodized aluminum pots and pans. (I wouldn't know the Italian brands, sorry) You will most likely not get the scratches out but it will remove the water spots. Please let me know how it works out.
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Is it safe to use Blackfire Wet Diamond All Metal Sealant on Volk Ce28n's (powdercoated light clear coat)--in matte gunmetal finish?:
http://classic-motoring.stores.yahoo...etdiallme.html
or autoglym super resin polish:
http://classic-motoring.stores.yahoo...suprespol.html
http://classic-motoring.stores.yahoo...etdiallme.html
or autoglym super resin polish:
http://classic-motoring.stores.yahoo...suprespol.html
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Jonny Law:
The sealant should be good. I don't think the polish would hurt but I also don't think it will accomplish anything as you aren't dealing with paint or bare metal. An anodized finish is something different all together.
The sealant should be good. I don't think the polish would hurt but I also don't think it will accomplish anything as you aren't dealing with paint or bare metal. An anodized finish is something different all together.
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The Mag and Aluminum Polish will not help because you do not have bare metal. The lip actually has a clear anodized finish which is extremely hard. Your best bet is to find some sort of cleaner made for high end anodized aluminum pots and pans. (I wouldn't know the Italian brands, sorry) You will most likely not get the scratches out but it will remove the water spots. Please let me know how it works out.
The Mag and Aluminum Polish will not help because you do not have bare metal. The lip actually has a clear anodized finish which is extremely hard. Your best bet is to find some sort of cleaner made for high end anodized aluminum pots and pans. (I wouldn't know the Italian brands, sorry) You will most likely not get the scratches out but it will remove the water spots. Please let me know how it works out.
http://www.autosol.de/cgibin/dc-shop...esc=Metal_Care
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I wouldn't think so.
The label does not say that it works for Anodized AL. The fact that it states "leaving a long lasting protective coating from tarnishing" leads me to believe that it is meant for bare metal which your wheels are not.
This is what I recommend and have had other people second.
http://www.bonami.com/products/
I don't know if you can find it in Italia but I'd try. It works like a champ and is very inexpensive.
Mike
The label does not say that it works for Anodized AL. The fact that it states "leaving a long lasting protective coating from tarnishing" leads me to believe that it is meant for bare metal which your wheels are not.
This is what I recommend and have had other people second.
http://www.bonami.com/products/
I don't know if you can find it in Italia but I'd try. It works like a champ and is very inexpensive.
Mike