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Washing painted wheels?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Madjik_Man, Nov 11, 2011.

  1. Nov 11, 2011 at 2:07 PM
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man [OP] The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Assuming I do a proper job with wheel specific paint.

    Do I just wash them as normal?

    Is it possible to use wheel cleaners or would they be too harsh on the paint?
     
  2. Nov 11, 2011 at 2:08 PM
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    Oat

    Oat Well-Known Member

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    Gibson Exhaust, Painted factory steel wheels, Chrome wheel caps, K&N Air intake, Tint, Regular Bilstein (yellow/blue) all around, Leveling spacer kit upfront, Partially de-badged, Westin Bullbar with skidplate, White, Double Cab Prerunner SR5
    I just wash mine as normal, and they just started to chip now after 5 years, gotta repaint them soon.
     
  3. Nov 11, 2011 at 2:22 PM
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man [OP] The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    5 years is impressive.

    Not bad at all.

    Do you mind if I ask what color? And were you satisfied with the looks?
     
  4. Nov 11, 2011 at 2:34 PM
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    Oat

    Oat Well-Known Member

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    It is black but it had a sheen/sparkle look when new, i bought some chrome caps from toyota for about 200 bucks too. I originally painted them because a dumb ass scratched the originals while putting new tires on a couple years back, i think it looks better now, almost like cops wheels.

    Rust-O-Leum (or however you spell that spray paint).

    [​IMG]
     
  5. Nov 12, 2011 at 7:40 PM
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    toycar18

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    I would use a neutral cleaner with a brush and follow with a wax (glaze) to protect them and keep them cleaner longer.

    I just go this kit and really like it
     

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