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I searched and did not find a post with what i need. What type of product should i use to clean black wheels? Wax? Water? Some type of wheel cleaner?

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Old 01-30-2011, 03:26 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I searched and did not find a post with what i need. What type of product should i use to clean black wheels? Wax? Water? Some type of wheel cleaner? Windex? Here's the wheels:



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Old 01-30-2011, 03:39 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Use only water and soap on volk wheels. Volk wheels are fragile.
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As dumb as this sounds, Ive heard people cleaning their wheels with peanut butter.
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As dumb as this sounds, Ive heard people cleaning their wheels with peanut butter.


Volks are fragile?? How so? The coating?
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Volks are fragile?? How so? The coating?
Dont do it, I remember reading on a car forum a couple months ago that people used peanut butter would eat the grime, bud don't quote me I always wanted to try it.
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Read here a little.
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Take a look at the 350z forum and you will find people have problems with their volks. Just use soap and water. Don't let the dealer clean your wheels either.
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so i think peanut butter is not an option for me. So is water the only thing i should be using on these?
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You can use a couple types of waxes on the matte finish to keep them protected and to maintain their satin 'like new' finish. I have used most carnauba waxes on matte finishes although you can look for a product call Collinite 476s, it is very durable on wheels and leaves a great finish on matte paints. After every wash in between waxing, use a quick detailer.

I also agree with the others; regular soap and water are all you will need.
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