Cleaning Corvette Chrome Wheels

[MtBiker]

So next Friday I am taking the day off from work and intend to do a FULL detail of my 2008 Z-51 Black Corvette.



The big question that I have concerns the chrome aluminum wheels- what is the best way to clean them AND seal them?



Every washing the wheels get Griots Wheel Cleaner- which works fine, but this Friday I inted to do a full cleaning on the wheels which will include taking them off of the car.



Should I clay the exterior chrome areas, -use wax or paint sealant, -would there be any issues with using the 3" orbital with the metal piolish pads on the inside dish of the rims?



Just looking for a little newbie help here.



Thanks,



Matt

[ntwrkguy1]

I`d definitely clay the wheels, but I`m not sure I`d bother using a 3" orbital on the inside dish. Due to the wheels being almost new, I`d probably clay them, then go right to a sealant.



I`ve used the AIO/SG combo for years on wheels, and have always loved the results.

[Legacy]

So next Friday I am taking the day off from work and intend to do a FULL detail of my 2008 Z-51 Black Corvette.



The big question that I have concerns the chrome aluminum wheels- what is the best way to clean them AND seal them?



Every washing the wheels get Griots Wheel Cleaner- which works fine, but this Friday I inted to do a full cleaning on the wheels which will include taking them off of the car.



Should I clay the exterior chrome areas, -use wax or paint sealant, -would there be any issues with using the 3" orbital with the metal piolish pads on the inside dish of the rims?



Just looking for a little newbie help here.



Thanks,



MattBlack Fire makes a metal polish/sealant that will take the heat from wheels

[MtBiker]

Blackfire looks to be the trick.



I dont race the car, but I have noticed that after the evening drive home- and then wash time- that I can feel the heat from the rotors- I have never checked to see what the rims feel like at that point but will certainly check that out tomorrow.



I guess I have a slight concern (after now giving it a thought) to the tolerance of a wheel sealer with rotor heat.



One question- do you have any experience with the Blackfire sealer on a performance car?



Thanks

[WMD-DFW]

As far as cleaning Meguiars Wheel Brightener, this was just spraying Meg Wheel Bright 3:1 let it sit for about 1min and than rinse with ONR and a green wheel brush didnt really scrub or agitate at all



Just make sure to use PPE when using it :o

http://www.wmd-dfw.com/2005NissanXterra/Before/RimBefore.JPG

http://www.wmd-dfw.com/2005NissanXterra/After/WheelsAfter.JPG