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Old 01-18-13, 05:49 PM
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Any professionals out there have suggestions for keeping them clean. Faces are powdercoated and the lips are Chrome. Right now I am just using Griots garage wheel cleaner, EZ detail brush and microfibers to dry. I dont want to put any scratches on the chrome lips. Can I use a polish or sealant on them? Thanks
Old 01-19-13, 05:52 PM
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I use meguiars NXT all metal polish, safe on chrome. Comes out like a mirror
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find out if your wheel lips are polished or anodized first. i know some work lips are anodized so metal polishes aren't the best for them
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I wash, clay, glaze, seal, and wax my wheels inside and out. lol Not every wash but when they need it!
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They are chrome as stated in my post. They are vip modular wheels
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Are you trying to clean them without scratching or maintain them if they are? If cleaning, take a look at my review on wheel woolie brushes:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...l-woolies.html
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