Cleaning sport rays

Nick911sc · 09-05-2009, 10:01 PM

Hey guys,

So I just got back from buying some stuff at the local car shop and was curious before I start spraying stuff on my rims. Has anyone used Meguiars Hot Rims Aluminum cleaner? If you do not recommend this what would you use?

Thanks

m4a1mustang · 09-05-2009, 10:03 PM

You don't really need a rim cleaner if the wheels are new. Just use your normal car wash to clean them up, then seal them with a nice wheel sealant like Poorboy's Wheel Sealant. That will protect the rims for a good 2-3 months depending on conditions... makes cleanup a breeze.

Nick911sc · 09-05-2009, 10:06 PM

Thanks for the quick response. I agree I will not be using any cleaners as the wheels are nice and new. But aluminum rim cleaner would be a viable solution to clean the rims in the future right?

m4a1mustang · 09-05-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Thanks for the quick response. I agree I will not be using any cleaners as the wheels are nice and new. But aluminum rim cleaner would be a viable solution to clean the rims in the future right?

If regular car wash soap won't remove some caked on brake dust, then yes. But if you keep them nice and sealed you shouldn't ever have to worry about it.

Nick911sc · 09-05-2009, 10:10 PM

alright cool thanks

Ian B · 05-08-2011, 08:03 PM

Just picked up a 2009 with 19's rays and a couple of the rims have dark streaks of something but the clear coat appears to be intact. I tried the McGuire product above but no help. The clear coat seems intact and smooth when i run my finger but, the streaks are still there. Please advise what else to try.

The streaks look like you sprayed armor all or cleaner and forgot to wipe???
Thanks,

Ian B

kenchan · 05-08-2011, 08:40 PM

You may have gone through the paint. Its black underneath the titanium looking finish.

If you are absolutely sure u have not used agressive cleaners try a little scratchx polish and see if the black goes away or worsens. You will know for sure then if that's oil or tar vs going through the paint.

Ian B · 05-08-2011, 09:00 PM

Well it was the previous owner and i just bought the car yesterday. Will try your advise on a small spot and see what happens.

Thanks,

Ian B

09-05-2009, 10:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	Cleaning sport rays Hey guys, So I just got back from buying some stuff at the local car shop and was curious before I start spraying stuff on my rims. Has anyone used Meguiars Hot Rims Aluminum cleaner? If you do not recommend this what would you use? Thanks

09-05-2009, 10:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	You don't really need a rim cleaner if the wheels are new. Just use your normal car wash to clean them up, then seal them with a nice wheel sealant like Poorboy's Wheel Sealant. That will protect the rims for a good 2-3 months depending on conditions... makes cleanup a breeze. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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09-05-2009, 10:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	Thanks for the quick response. I agree I will not be using any cleaners as the wheels are nice and new. But aluminum rim cleaner would be a viable solution to clean the rims in the future right?

09-05-2009, 10:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	alright cool thanks

05-08-2011, 08:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ian B Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Nissan Rep Power: 137465	Just picked up a 2009 with 19's rays and a couple of the rims have dark streaks of something but the clear coat appears to be intact. I tried the McGuire product above but no help. The clear coat seems intact and smooth when i run my finger but, the streaks are still there. Please advise what else to try. The streaks look like you sprayed armor all or cleaner and forgot to wipe??? Thanks, Ian B

05-08-2011, 08:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	You may have gone through the paint. Its black underneath the titanium looking finish. If you are absolutely sure u have not used agressive cleaners try a little scratchx polish and see if the black goes away or worsens. You will know for sure then if that's oil or tar vs going through the paint.

05-08-2011, 09:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ian B Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Nissan Rep Power: 137465	Well it was the previous owner and i just bought the car yesterday. Will try your advise on a small spot and see what happens. Thanks, Ian B