wheels

[sstg]

Hi everyone. I looked in the how to articles and didn't see anything on my particular subject. Sorry if i missed it. But just a little info on me I've been using meg's since my first ride. I've worked at and managed a car wash and even owned my own detail shop for a short stint.But man after reading some of these posts I realize just how much i don't know lol. My first question to the pros would be. I have an 02 ws6 near mint condition.But I would like to know how to remove an ever so slight haze on my clear coated stock 17'' wheels? Thanks in advance for any help you may or will provide. Seth.

[Murr1525]

Re: wheels

Well, using the proper spray was would be the first step. I tend to use the Multi-Piece cleaner as much as possible, with some agitation from a soft brush, etc.

After that, since they are clear coated, you can treat them like paint. Clay, clean, wax if wanted. (the wax wont last too long either way).

You might want to use a bit stronger of a cleaner like ScratchX.

[sstg]

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Thanks,but i've tried that with no avail.nxt helps alittle but your right it doesn't last long.Would taking them off and highspeed buffing be my only answer?Then what would be the best product from meg's list? I've always used -m products for hs buffing in the past.

[Murr1525]

Re: wheels

Do you have a pic? Is it haze like fine swirls?

[sstg]

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No more like oxidation.Don't ask me how as much wax is on them.Lol.

[brickyardz]

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Without seeing photos its hard to say completely. You can get quite a bit out with ScratchX and I would think using a buffer on any wheel would be quite difficult for most of it since they are usually have a lot of small places in them.

Meguiars doesn't sell them but you can get 3" pads to fit the DA polisher which may help from ADS. Since they are clear coated I would treat them just like the cars finish and use either #80 or #83 on the wheels with a polisher if you try that route.

You may also want to try using #80 or #83 by hand. although it does not say you can apply #83 by hand I had some scratches on the bumper of my daily driver I detailed this weekend which I attempted to use ScratchX on but found out the tube I got as an Xmas present was bad (the chemicals seperated and it was all clear liquid). So I pulled out what I thought was my #80 but in fact was #83 and it took out all the scratches I wanted to remove in the bumper by hand.

PS. I sent Meguiars customer care an e-mail last night about the ScratchX. I got a reply today and they are sending 2 tubes of ScratchX for my troubles! Way to go Meguiars, a company that truly cares about their customers. How refreshing.

[sstg]

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Wow, that is sweet.Thanks for the info.How do i get to the meg store?

[Lydia]

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I suggest you try Mother's Power Ball Mini (sorry, Meg's) with some #80 or ScratchX. Work the paint cleaner of your choice in, put on a coat of pure polish (Deep Crystal #2 or #7), and then put on a coat of wax. That seems to work pretty well for my wheels.

[brickyardz]

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Wow, that is sweet.Thanks for the info.How do i get to the meg store?

Just go to Meguiars.com. ADS is Auto Detailing Solutions. Do a Google search on that and you should find their site. I think it's against the forum rules to post links so that's why I am not doing it. They carry the full line of Meguiars products and with pretty good prices too in addition to some things that Meguiars doesn't carry like the 3" pads.

The Powerball idea is a good one too.

[Daniel Kinder]

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You can use a drill with the 3'' buff kit, that includes 2) wool pads & 2)foam pads along with the adaptor plate. And then try what the others have told, And when you get to the area with your lug nuts, take one off at a time and then polish around them. hope I've helped

[sstg]

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Thanks everyone for your help.Greatly appreciated.Seth.