Kopite Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 You shouldn't need to polish them mate, just give them a quick clean if they're dirty and they should come straight up, can still use polish on top if need be (I think!). This is a pic of my AME wheel from the broken supra, had been sitting outside for 4 weeks without the wheels being cleaned. One quick wipe with a dry cloth and it was shiny again http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/7551/rightreartc4.jpg EDIT: It's not completely perfect though (what is?) - these are pics of the left wheel covered in what we think caused my crash, this stuff has ruined the wheel so if you think anything dodgy has gotten on, clean them ASAP: http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/1470/leftrearkk4.jpg http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/7862/leftrear2fr9.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 That looks a bit like Burt's 66's on the inside before he painted them ??? from this pic anyway..... Do all chrome rims end up lookinglike this over time ? EDIT - compared with box fresh rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 That looks a bit like Burt's 66's on the inside before he painted them ??? from this pic anyway..... Do all chrome rims end up lookinglike this over time ? Not unless you can be bothered with cleaning deep inside of the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 That looks a bit like Burt's 66's on the inside before he painted them ??? from this pic anyway..... Do all chrome rims end up lookinglike this over time ? EDIT - compared with box fresh rims Dunno about over time, mine were mint before the slippery spin. They dude need a lot of looking after though and they won't like salt over the winter which is why i kept my old wheels for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Yep particularly good for chromes Gaz Its not just RH wheels that have problems with chrome lips, all JDM wheels have a harsh time with our conditions. Its worth spending a few quid Zoopsealing them. Gaz. The reason why I mentioned it was because they dont come laquered right? Which makes it worse. I'm sure other JDM brands do. Any nice wheel requires lots of cleaning and not letting the dirt settle on them, especially during winter time like Ro said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Everyone keeps telling me to just put some normal car body polish on my wheels, but i'm shitting myself over it! I've put nothing on them yet but feel i really need to. Some people say this, some say that, some say just put some polish on a little area first and see how it affects it! yeah right! Had a chat with Colsoop whilst at JAE and he seems sure i can just put some normal polish on and then buff them up. Just havent had the bottle to do anything with em yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Nice wheels, I'd wax them after every couple of washes to keep em sweet and easy to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 This wheel cleaning business is so annoying lol! I think with the Harts ill use Zoopseal first to give it a protection coat, and thereafter use soapy water to clean them. Or i'll keep them wrapped in feloplas (spell check) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Yeah it is annoying mate, like you i just want to do the best for them! I think i'm gona go with some good polish and continue cleaning them twice a week like i have been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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