trying to wax/polish wheels, but they're getting worse.... HELP

montreal_bimmer · 07-19-2007, 04:36 PM

well, i took off my wheels because i want to wax/polish them, i've read many threads about it, ao i went out, bought some wax, Dupont Teflon, and decided to give it a shot....

so i applied the wax, same as if im waxing my car, waited and removed it with a clean towel.... and the lip is cloudy as hell.... looks like crap... it looks like there's still something on there.... so i tried another 2-3 times in different spots, and same thing..... am i doing something wrong??? how can i get my lips like mirrors again??? (wheels are less than a month old)...

i did the interiors, same as the outside, every layer i apply, my cloth comes out black.... but there is still a lot of dis-coloring on the inside....

can someone help me out with this please???

wheels are brand new iforged sprints....

TiAg335i · 07-19-2007, 05:38 PM

Try some Mothers polish instead.

SteanLV · 07-20-2007, 12:15 AM

same problem with me too.. i suggest using car wax or u can do what hunter told me use a lot of quick detailer

///Matt · 07-20-2007, 12:35 AM

You need a very light (NON ABRASIVE) polish, not just wax.

NAandTT · 07-20-2007, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rizal

same problem with me too.. i suggest using car wax or u can do what hunter told me use a lot of quick detailer

Hey!!!! That is not your car man, WTF!!!!!! PUT YOUR OWN ON YOUR SIG!!!

phantom330 · 07-23-2007, 04:07 PM

I assuming the lip is polished, on regular clear coated wheels, I use Meguiars cleaner wax with good results, I don't use my zaino or anything on the rims. If it's a polished lip, you'll want to use a polish, not a wax to bring back the luster.

fragadellic · 07-29-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom330

I assuming the lip is polished, on regular clear coated wheels, I use Meguiars cleaner wax with good results, I don't use my zaino or anything on the rims. If it's a polished lip, you'll want to use a polish, not a wax to bring back the luster.

+1

I'm using Poorboys Wheel Sealant on the OEM #230's (clearcoated) and it's awesome. Pulled my wheels off the day I brought the car home and clayed them, then 2 coats of sealer. I was shocked that there would be so much crap in the clear on wheels, but the clay was the proof...

sinnet112 · 07-29-2007, 09:18 PM

+1 on the PoorBoy's World Wheel Sealant. They work great, but you'll have to reapply it every once in a while...

SP335 · 07-30-2007, 08:52 PM

What should you use on a chrome lip? Im assuming iforged chrome lips are clear coated?

07-19-2007, 04:36 PM	#1
montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	trying to wax/polish wheels, but they're getting worse.... HELP well, i took off my wheels because i want to wax/polish them, i've read many threads about it, ao i went out, bought some wax, Dupont Teflon, and decided to give it a shot.... so i applied the wax, same as if im waxing my car, waited and removed it with a clean towel.... and the lip is cloudy as hell.... looks like crap... it looks like there's still something on there.... so i tried another 2-3 times in different spots, and same thing..... am i doing something wrong??? how can i get my lips like mirrors again??? (wheels are less than a month old)... i did the interiors, same as the outside, every layer i apply, my cloth comes out black.... but there is still a lot of dis-coloring on the inside.... can someone help me out with this please??? wheels are brand new iforged sprints....
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07-20-2007, 12:15 AM	#3
SteanLV 249 Rep 2,856 Posts Drives: Liberty Walk M3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (5)	same problem with me too.. i suggest using car wax or u can do what hunter told me use a lot of quick detailer __________________
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///Matt United States Marine 318 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	You need a very light (NON ABRASIVE) polish, not just wax.
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phantom330 Captain 18 Rep 892 Posts Drives: e93 335i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OH iTrader: (0)	I assuming the lip is polished, on regular clear coated wheels, I use Meguiars cleaner wax with good results, I don't use my zaino or anything on the rims. If it's a polished lip, you'll want to use a polish, not a wax to bring back the luster.
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sinnet112 Major 30 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: 2009 E89 Z4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00] 2007 328xi Sedan [0.00]	+1 on the PoorBoy's World Wheel Sealant. They work great, but you'll have to reapply it every once in a while... __________________ Z4 sdrive30i \| Deep Sea Blue \| Ivory White Nappa Extended Leather \| ZSP
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TiAg335i Trance Life 315 Rep 4,706 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	Try some Mothers polish instead.
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SP335 Private 3 Rep 85 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: none iTrader: (0)	Chrome Lip What should you use on a chrome lip? Im assuming iforged chrome lips are clear coated?
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