i have a 97 se with the 5 spokes. i was wondering what you guys would recommend to clean them off with. ive been using bug and tar remover, and its been doing fine, and keeps them clean for a while.

im sure there are other threads on this but i cant search so if anyone finds other threads too thatd be great.

 

Cant search? Preposterous!

http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=00...%3A3ncgvn5cyg4

 

Go to any auto parts store and get some aluminum wheel polish. It made my firends 97' wheels look brand new!

Dan

 

One thing you guys are forgetting is that his 5 spoke rims are clearcoated like the paint. In order to do them, I would advise claying them after washing with a decent wheel cleaner or all purpose cleaner.

In my case, I use this to clean both rims and tires: http://www.properautocare.com/hi-c32.html

Then, you should clay the rims and then treat them with a decent polymer sealant to make life easier.

 

I've had success with WheelWax for both cleaning and protecting.

 

thanks for the replies guys, i can google for answers, and have, its just i wanted to see what people were using on the .org before i went out and got something else. because this forum kicks *** with any help needed.

 

Just make sure it's not something and you will be set!

 

I used mothers chrome and wheel polish on my Se-r rims and I scratched the hell out of them....but I baught them used for 100 so whoever had them before could have put some crappy clear coat on or something, I dont know, I just need to get 15 posts here

 

how do you scratch them while cleaning them? did you use metal bristles or something?

 

the orange wheel cleaner they sell at pepboys + poorboys wheel sealent.

 

yes the scrubbing bubbles bathroom cleaner it works wonders and it wont affect the clear coat

 

i got the same rims. anyone have experience cleaning the se 16" with mothers power ball and aluminium wheel polish?

btw how do you clean/reuse the powerball

 

Once you've got 'em clean, it helps to put a coat of wax on them to keep brake dust and dirt off. You'll still get some, but it rinses right off and looks a heck ova lot better.

 

Simple Green


Simple Green


Simple Green

 

The wheels on my 98 se 16's have like baked on brake dust. Ive tried simple green but i cant get it off. What else thats not rediculously expensive or i have to order, perferably something from my local auto parts store?

thanks

 

try using bleches its something called that works great. I also use black magic wheel and tire cleaner just spray on and hose of usually i use a soft brish brush made by black magic to work the hard areas. Btw I have a 05 Altima 3.5 se

 

heh i got it off, i work at a dealership, asked the detailer, he told me to use a very mild solution of acid, sprayed it on the rim while wet used a soft brush and literally all of it was gone, rims look brand new! id highly advise wearing some sort of mask, it doesnt burn if you get it on your hands but it really effects your breating lol..

 

where is that wheelwax sold i couldnt find it any where around here?

 

I got mine here.....and it's on sale now....

http://www.autogeek.net/wheelwax.html

 

Discount Tire has it.

 

Poorboys has always worked well for me

 

I have this same problem with my wheels, perhaps I am being a little slow this morning, but where would i get acid? Or is it something I may already have kicking around the house?

 

not sure where you can buy it, ill ask him when i see him next.

 

awesome, thanks

 

That's what I use... It's kind to alloys too.

 

klasse all in one is a good sealant and cleaner for your wheels.