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Identity_X May-10th-2002 10:57 AM

Taking care of aftermarket wheels!
 
What do you guys do to protect your aftermarket wheels. I am pretty sure that nobody drives with them on during the winter.
Does rain and/or cold weather affect the polish on the rims ???

JAL1639 May-10th-2002 01:37 PM

I have no idea about driving in winter, I live in central Tx. Rain and cold ( 20 F) have not affected my wheels. You need to be carefull with the type of cleaner you use, some cleaners can take the finish off.

Identity_X May-10th-2002 02:01 PM

does tire gel and other products for the tires ruin the finish ?

JAL1639 May-10th-2002 02:15 PM

Read the label, The, Tire Wet, tire gel is pretty good. I have not seen any affect on the wheels, but I put it on pretty careful.

Identity_X May-10th-2002 03:25 PM


Originally posted by JAL1639
Read the label, The, Tire Wet, tire gel is pretty good. I have not seen any affect on the wheels, but I put it on pretty careful.
cool...........thanks:)

Maz94Protege May-12th-2002 08:29 PM

Armor all makes a wheel cleaning kit for under $20. It has Wheel+rim soap cleaner stuff and tire shine. jus try not to let the spray on tire shine hit the rims..it leaves spots...but u jus have to whipe them off!!\

I use armor all on my alloys...and gets them spotless:D :D

Doomer_MP3 May-15th-2002 09:54 AM

On my 17" stock Racing Harts, I wash them with soap at every wash (yet they are still getting pitted!!! :mad: :rolleyes: ). At rotations (I try to do it ever oil change, but lets be real, every 2 oil changes), I clean the rims and give them a coat of wax. They are painted and deserve the same care :). I use a tire spray that keeps them beautiful for atleast a week. Just make sure you wipe the spray off of the rim if you get any on it.

Where does everybody get the tire gel? I want something like this instead...

JAL1639 May-15th-2002 05:16 PM

Wal-Mart, Pepboys, Auto Zone


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