2001 SE AE wheels?
 

I have some 2001 SE anniversary edition wheels. My question is how do you clean your wheels? Because they look to be polish and i don't know how to clean them correctly... look like a dumb question but i really need advice on this.:D

Use something like Eagle One to wash them with (it breaks down the brake dust)... then follow it up with a little bit of a tire product for shining your rims... or use some Zaino or Zymol wax.

-R

use some rim cleaner form a local auto store w/ a soft brush and scrub scrub scrub :)

Also, check out the How to clean ur max thread located at the top of the 5th gen forum ;)

Re: 2001 SE AE wheels?
 

How dirty are they? Since they have basically what looks like a thick 'clear coat' I have found them to be very easy to clean over the past 2 years. I just wash the car then as a last thing before I toss the bucket full of 'soapy' water, I just grab another sponge and wipe them down. Never had to hard scrub or anything.

Re: 2001 SE AE wheels?
 

i only use wheel cleaner when there is alot of brake dust on them which is rare because i am always wiping them down. the only thing i clean them with car wash after the car is done and twice a month i wax them and they shine like they were new. another thing to make them shine after cleaning is a product called never dull.

They're not full of brake dust, it's just because i was thinking if i need to polish them with a metal polish. I was not sure about the " clear coat" but now it's ok, wash and wax!

Thanks for all your advices!!

Here's how I clean my 2K2 wheels:

wash em with the rest of the car
wipe em dry
2 coats turtle wax

The wax really keeps the crud easily removed. Then just use quik detail or something like that and wipe them down every few days or so. Easy.

I first spary on Meguires wheel cleaner (the stuff in the clear bottle) and then wait a couple of min and then just hose it off. Then I'll polish up the wheel with some kind of liquid cleaner from Black Magic and they come out great. :D

the wheels are painted silver and clear coate. I just use the same soap I wash the car with and wax, just like the rest of your car. Once waxed the brake dust will come off with light soap and water.

I do not use any wheel cleaners because SOME of them can strip and damage the finish on your wheels (damn turtle wax wheel cleaner)