Black XD Monster wheels

[mmelton005]

I have had these wheels on my truck for about 5000 miles. I try to wash my truck at least once every two weeks. I recently washed my truck and started to notice that the appearance of my black wheels where not as great as it was when they where new. I have always just used soap and water and a small rectangular sponge like this http://www.autodetailingsolutions.net/86-409.html) Is there any wheel cleaner that i can use to help make the appearance better? I've also noticed I've been missing spots, so i bought a wheel brush from O'Reillys and I'm going to try that. Does anyone else have this problem with black wheels. They are just quit looking "glossy" and kind of has a whitish haze. I hope this makes sense to someone lol

[azhunderek]

Re: Black XD Monster wheels

Try some wheel cleaner and see if it doesn't help. All wheel cleaner by megs is probably a pretty safe bet.

[Murr1525]

Re: Black XD Monster wheels

DO you know what they are coated with?

[mmelton005]

Re: Black XD Monster wheels

I'm really not sure if they are clear coated or not. That's why I am so hesitant to start spraying away a cleaner on it.

http://www.tirepackage.com/Wheels/XD-Series-Wheels-Monster.aspx?t_c=11&t_s=210&t_pt=100106&t_pl=5347&t_pn=W%2fPXD77829035718

The only thing I can find on the web is it just say that the finish is "matte black" idk i tried to get on the manufacturer's website but i can't even find an email address under the contact us section!

[Murr1525]

Re: Black XD Monster wheels

Hmm.. Matte paint is never good to work on...

[mmelton005]

Re: Black XD Monster wheels

Hmm.. Matte paint is never good to work on...

Your telling me! Any idea's guys?

[Young953]

Re: Black XD Monster wheels

i got the same wheels. i spray some APC+ on them and let it sit for a sec, then hit it with a brush and some soap/water
cleans them up pretty good

[mmelton005]

Re: Black XD Monster wheels

what's the mix ratio that you use? I mix really strong apc for tires to break down some of the old silicone from previous dressing applications. Might be scared that 4:1 apc would be a little strong. Thanks for the suggestion i might have to mix another bottle and try it out. Just curious as to what brush do you use?

[roushstage2]

Re: Black XD Monster wheels

Perhaps the netting on that sponge hasn't been playing well with the matte finish?

[Farmer]

Re: Black XD Monster wheels

Try a small section with something like NXT 2.0