I have the 7 Spoke Graphite Wheels and need to know if they are aluminium or steel. I want to buy the correct wheel cleaner. 

OK. Now I need some help. I now know that the 7 spoke graphite wheels are aluminium but now need to know if they are clear coated. Makes a difference when buying polish for clear coat or non clear coated wheel. If they are clear coated all you need to do is clean them with a good car wash.
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In my experience a good car wash is enough.Originally Posted by catdaddylo
OK. Now I need some help. I now know that the 7 spoke graphite wheels are aluminium but now need to know if they are clear coated. Makes a difference when buying polish for clear coat or non clear coated wheel. If they are clear coated all you need to do is clean them with a good car wash.
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Yup, Those are the easiest wheels to clean I have ever had...I just wipe em off real good with a rag....I do it every few days and the wheels look awesom...Even if really dirty they clean very easy with a rag....
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The regular wheel cleaners do awesome. But microfiber and some H2O will do just fine.
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They are clear coated. The problem I've found is not cleaning them but rather to find a touch-up paint that matches the silver color should you get a nick/scratch here and there. I called 3 Lexus dealers and they all said Lexus doesn't sell a touch-up paint for rims. The only way to do it is to have a paint shop makeup a paint to closely match that. I have even checked automotive stores and none carry anything like that. I have the graphite finish on my RX350 18-inch rims too. Maybe someone have a suggestion.Originally Posted by catdaddylo
OK. Now I need some help. I now know that the 7 spoke graphite wheels are aluminium but now need to know if they are clear coated. Makes a difference when buying polish for clear coat or non clear coated wheel. If they are clear coated all you need to do is clean them with a good car wash.
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Amen! We need to find a touch up for the Liquid Graphite rims....I do need some already. Can not avoid chips.





