What are these wheels? Chrome/Aluminum/Other?
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What are these wheels? Chrome/Aluminum/Other?
I have a 2009 with PB edition wheels. Does anyone know if they are chrome, aluminum, or whatever other material?
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The Pebble Beach Edition wheels on RX are indeed aluminum wheels with a 3-stage paint finish (black base coat, then a slightly dark metallic silver coat, then a clear coat). This type of finish is often referred to as "gunmetal" paint finish.
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For the last several years, I use Meguiar's All-Wheel Cleaner. It comes in a black bottle. Other Meguiar's wheel cleaner products like the "Hot Wheels" cleaner is too strong and can eat away at the paint finish if left on for more than a minute before being rinsed thoroughly.
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For the last several years, I use Meguiar's All-Wheel Cleaner. It comes in a black bottle. Other Meguiar's wheel cleaner products like the "Hot Wheels" cleaner is too strong and can eat away at the paint finish if left on for more than a minute before being rinsed thoroughly.
Do you just spray it on then wash it off? No scrubbing?
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I spray it on and let it do it's thing for about 45 - 60 seconds to gently remove about 80 - 90% of the brake dust then I rinse using my 1500 psi power washer. I then remove the barely noticeable film of brake dust with a Meguiar's microfiber wash mitt soaked in Meguiar's Gold Class soap for washing cars.
As an added level of protection, I finish the process with wiping down the wheels with Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Wax (also available in a black bottle). That's the same stuff I use on the paint finish on the car.
As an added level of protection, I finish the process with wiping down the wheels with Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Wax (also available in a black bottle). That's the same stuff I use on the paint finish on the car.
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With the Meguiar's products and wheel washing method that I mentioned here, I have had only great success with all my cars in the last 10-12 years! I hope it works for you as well!!!
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Ah fair enough I use non-acid cleaner by Meguiars.. seems to do a reasonable job. Top it off with Autoglym Wheel Sealant to keep it looking fresh.
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willyb0b...Do you just spray it on then wash it off? No scrubbing?
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Aluminum cast wheels. Try to use wheel cleaners without a strong acid in them. Also clean while cool and don't let it sit on the wheel. Try brush's made from boar's hair.
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