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rim cleanup

Posted: June 1st, 2011, 7:57 am
by Haley
Not sure if this is the right place to post this but here goes,
I have Enkei rims on my mx3. They are black, but they look kinda blah....no shine....just plain.
Is there any suggestions on what to use to spruce them up a bit other than painting them? I believe they're powdercoated so dont want to paint ontop of that. Also dont want to use anything that might damage the powder coating.

Re: rim cleanup

Posted: June 5th, 2011, 10:46 pm
by mikeinaus
clean, wax and polish are pretty much your only options. pc shouldnt really fade thow. have any chemicals came in contact with them?

Re: rim cleanup

Posted: June 6th, 2011, 4:32 am
by MrMazda92
I use pretty much any wheel cleaner on mine(stock Enkei 15"s), and I coat them with another product that goes on clear. I don't have it on hand at the moment, but it keeps brake dust from sticking to them and keeps them nice and shiny between washes.

Check out a few brands, just make sure whatever you use won't harm the PC.(It probably won't, but you can never be too careful)

Re: rim cleanup

Posted: July 11th, 2011, 1:43 pm
by stereoking15
any pics of issue? I also know that road salt can effect the color. discolor, fade, loss of clear coat.

Re: rim cleanup

Posted: July 12th, 2011, 12:28 am
by Daninski
Right off the bat buy a Mothers Power ball. I have one and find it invaluable when cleaning wheels. Makes a 2 hr job a 20 minute job. I use the small not large ball. Cheers.