tbourner Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 What do people do with polished lips on alloys? I know I can't use wonderwheels on a split rim, so that's out. I tried some metal polish on it that says it can be used on chrome and stainless and alloy etc.. Seemed ok didn't do any damage but I don't trust it. Someone told me to put wax on the lip (I assume it was normal polish and not proper carnauba wax!), and then wash it off with fairy liquid and re-apply when it gets dirty enough. Good idea? Especially with the current weather, it gets dirty pretty quick, and I'm getting those annoying tar spots and water stains on the lip - it's rubbish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Are your wheels laquered? I use some Turtle wax extreme wheel cleaner stuff and thats worked for getting off grime and brake dust/tar especially. You do need to give it a good rinse off too as the stuff is strong but it brings out the bling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Are they chrome lip or polished alloy with laquer over the top? Would'nt recommend the use of fairy as it contains sodium and will strip any wax protection that you have built up. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 I think they're polished, not chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Autoglym metal polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 One cloth to apply and wipe around. Another clean one to buff. Takes quite a lot of effort this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Here's an old pic of my car after I gave them a good polish!! (and while it was still on stilts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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