Mag Wheels

[renegadetrucker]

Does anybody know how to keep the mag wheels on are mm clean and looking shiney. :(

please help :)

[twolow]

I use soap and water but I'm sure you have tried that already.

[fastblackmerc]

I use soap and water but I'm sure you have tried that already.
Wash them whenever you wash the MM.
Some people have claybar'd them.
Wax them when you wax the MM.
Some people have also painted the inner part of the wheel, makes the shiny part stand out more.
Just be careful that you do not remove the clear finish that is on the wheeels from the factory.
Mine are just as shiney as when I bought my MM. When I rotate the tires I clean them real good using nothing stronger than some bug & tar remover and a scotchbrite pad (on the inside if needed).

[CRUZTAKER]

I wash the inside of mine each wash time. But every 6-8 weeks I remove them completely and wash and wax the inards. Today is that day.

Mine are powdercoated, so I don't fight the awfull oxidation you folks do, but I am even further hard pressed to keep the insides clean BECAUSE the insides have been finished. Very noticable when dirty with the spokes so wide.

The inards collect chunks of roadway, tar, and oil that can be hard to remove. I use regular car wash soap, except on removal day, where as I use I light wheel cleaner and Dove soap. I then wax the entire wheel inside out with Meguires Gold class.

This is also a great opportunity to detail my brake calipers and touch up any knicks in the caliper coating. I use a variety of different paint brushes, and found that Windex removes the break dust nicely.

[twolow]

and found that Windex removes the break dust nicely.
Right on! :up:

[wchain]

Does anybody know how to keep the mag wheels on are mm clean and looking shiney. :(

please help :)


Our wheels are not "Mag" they are polished aluminum and clearcoated. The best way to protect them is to wash them with soap and water (no wheel acid) and keep a nice coat of any car wax on them.

Don't use any kind of metal polish (Mothers Mag Wheel, Aluminum, XTreem etc) those products are ABRASIVE and will remove the clearcoat off the wheels, and you have the raw polished aluminum exposed to the elements, the only way to fix that is to buy new rims or have them recoated, like at Wheels America or another wheel repair place.

[Architect]

Ok...Now I know I'm not dead yet...because I'm still learning stuff....http://www.mercurymarauder.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
I keep seeing references to Claybar....What is it http://www.mercurymarauder.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif and what does it do...http://www.mercurymarauder.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif
Thanks folkshttp://www.mercurymarauder.com/forums/images/smilies/beerchug.gif ....architect

[LordVader]

Claybar is kind of like silly putty for your paint. You take a portion of the bar and some type of lubricant and rub over the surface of the paint to help remove contaminints and dirt from same. Available at any auto parts store.

[de minimus]

Ok...Now I know I'm not dead yet...because I'm still learning stuff....http://www.mercurymarauder.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
I keep seeing references to Claybar....What is it http://www.mercurymarauder.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif and what does it do...http://www.mercurymarauder.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif
Thanks folkshttp://www.mercurymarauder.com/forums/images/smilies/beerchug.gif ....architect
The Meguiars clay bar kit is particularly good - comes with 2 clay bars and the quick detailer.

[jgc61sr2002]

Our wheels are not "Mag" they are polished aluminum and clearcoated. The best way to protect them is to wash them with soap and water (no wheel acid) and keep a nice coat of any car wax on them.

Don't use any kind of metal polish (Mothers Mag Wheel, Aluminum, XTreem etc) those products are ABRASIVE and will remove the clearcoat off the wheels, and you have the raw polished aluminum exposed to the elements, the only way to fix that is to buy new rims or have them recoated, like at Wheels America or another wheel repair place.



Excellent advice. :up: