how to make these shine?

[FordFairmontAU2000]

these are my stock standard AU Fairmont alloy wheels

what Meguiars product(s) should i use to clean, shine, and protect them?

any recommendations? thank you!

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=32676&cat=500

[Murr1525]

Re: how to make these shine?

They look painted/clear coated? Is that correct? Have to know for sure...

If so, then you can treat them like paint.

1. Give a good wash, either with soap and water, or one of the dedicated wheel cleaners. I like the the Aluminum Wheel Wash myself.

2. Clay with an old piece of clay. (Do not re-use the clay on your paint or glass).

3. A Paint Cleaner like SwirlX, UC, #105, etc can help clean up the rest of it.

4. If you choose to wax, go ahead. Wax wont last as long on wheels of course.

I tend to do the claying, Bug&Tar if needed, and paint cleaner once a year, and use the Aluminum Wheel Wash with my regular car washing.

[speed3blackmica]

Re: how to make these shine?

They look painted/clear coated? Is that correct? Have to know for sure...

If so, then you can treat them like paint.

1. Give a good wash, either with soap and water, or one of the dedicated wheel cleaners. I like the the Aluminum Wheel Wash myself.

2. Clay with an old piece of clay. (Do not re-use the clay on your paint or glass).

3. A Paint Cleaner like SwirlX, UC, #105, etc can help clean up the rest of it.

4. If you choose to wax, go ahead. Wax wont last as long on wheels of course.

I tend to do the claying, Bug&Tar if needed, and paint cleaner once a year, and use the Aluminum Wheel Wash with my regular car washing.

Very Well Put ! if the rims are clear coated, it doesnt get any better than that

[dave93761]

Re: how to make these shine?

AU Fairmont factory wheels have clear coat, yes......