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I saw something about this in another thread but I didn't want to take it off topic, so I created a new thread. I was just wondering, what do you do with clear-coated wheels? I've always just washed them until a few weeks ago, when I tried NXT All Metal Polysh. After reading that thread, and thinking for a second, I realized the metal polish isn't even coming in contact with the metal, so the only reason it looked somewhat better is because the metal polish was acting as a paint cleaner (at least I think so...is that true?). If that's the case, what should I use for my clear-coated wheels? Should I just treat them as I treat the paint? Thanks!
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Re: Clear coated wheels?
I treat them like paint. I clay and scratchX them then wax.You left out licking the water off. Oh, wait a minute, that's my cat, not my car. Uh, I mean my cat licks himself dry. I don't lick my cat dry. Or my car. -PC. -
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Ditto. Waxing helps with brake dust removal later on too, as long as you don't let it cake on for three months. But nobody here does that......right?????Originally posted by MaximusZTS View PostMichael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
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Re: Clear coated wheels?
I treat them like paint also. I clean with #80 and then wax.ScottComment
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Wheel sealants are supposedly longer lasting than wax for wheel applications. They are designed to withstand heat better(regurgitated from endless reading). I for one, would like someone to prove that wax is every bit as good as a wheel sealant. Although I've never used wheel sealant, I think treating coated wheels as you would the paint finish is the way to go. When I get some #21, it will go on my rims as an experiment.Comment
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I also just treat them as I do the paint.
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turtelwax have a luiqed wheel wax.
ive heard of the meguiars anny wax wil do
since i have M16 try M16alberto gorin
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I treat as painted area also using #80, #7, LSP #21 which really POPS the wheels. When the tires and wheel wells are dressed...oh my so pretty.The way a person treats their car is a direct reflection of how they treat themselvesComment
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alberto gorin
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Here is my process... like others I treat them like the paint on my vehicle.
Wheels ~ the extra step....Brandon
2007 Black Chevy Avalanche
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I used NXT All Metal Polish on these rim's. Then I would apply wax over it.
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