Painted Wheels???

[dcapone]

Hi,



I just bought a new car and I`m unsure of exactly what type of wheels are it. They have a carbon fiber type color, and I have a feeling they may be painted wheels but I really don`t know for sure. The car is an 07 Acura TL Type S, with the standard 17 inch wheels.



I have also attached a picture if that helps any.



Basically, I`m looking for the best method of keeping the wheels clean. Can you use a metal polish still, etc....

[Altec]

they look painted...polish and wax just like the paint on your car, use the same steps and products on them as you do your car paint.

[dcapone]

Any harm in using a Motherball (a new one without product on it) to apply the polishes/waxes?



I can see getting a PC in there being not as friendly as using a motherball.

[dcapone]

Bump...Anyone?

[STG]

I wouldn`t use ANYTHING powered by a drill to apply wax. I`ve been washing similar wheels and applying a cleaner wax followed by a sealant (Meguiar`s cleaner wax & Nxt High Tech wax or #21 from their professional line) by hand for years.



Despite Chip Fooses`s commercials, I doubt a powerball or any power tool can get into all those nooks and crannies of your wheels anyway.