How do you clean your rim.. :-P

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How do you clean your rim.. :-P

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Sorry about the title... :-P

but yes i need to know how people look after there stainless steal rims... As ive just bought a set of new rims id like to know is there a polish or protector i can use to protect them with / keep them at there best?
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A good hot curry!

sorry, seriously i use Rim wax which is good.

Also AG Extra Gloss Protection is very good.

A few coats of the above, and cleaning them will be a doddle.

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Will that stuff be ok to use on the stainless steal lip? or do i need a metal polish/protector?
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The Rim Wax is for all wheel types.
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Bare SS lips will require constant maintenance but its worth it for the shine. You will find the finish will start to fade (go cloudy). AG SRP is a good start and what i'd use on a regular basis, if you are struggling to bring back the shine try the more abrasive autosol - the stuff is unbeatable, just don't use it on the painted centers. Always finish with a rim wax as suggested by badman, autosol leaves no protection.

In the past I had BBS RM's which had bare lips, I used to polish them once a week to hold the awesome shine :) its one of the most rewarding experiences getting the mirror finish gleaming!! 8-)

I am contemplating stripping the factory laquer from my BBS LM lips but its a good layer of protection and next to impossible (if not extremely expensive) to recoat if I changed my mind
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Is there such a thing as Rim Wax :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Sorry but this extreame care thing is all new to me, I just washed my car with dog flea shampoo... its all soap you see :wink:
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Bill- wrote:Is there such a thing as Rim Wax :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Yep, it's good stuff
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Badman gee wrote:
Bill- wrote:Is there such a thing as Rim Wax :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Yep, it's good stuff
The badman waxies hes Rim quite regularly... :thumb:
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Z3cade wrote:
Badman gee wrote:
Bill- wrote:Is there such a thing as Rim Wax :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Yep, it's good stuff
The badman waxies hes Rim quite regularly... :thumb:
Oh yes :twisted:
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I'm currently using poorboys wheel sealant: http://www.poorboysworld.com/wheel-sealant.htm. Only just started using it though on my new wheels so cant be sure how good it lasts[/url]
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