Polished lip

**CreativeDesignz** · 04-11-2005, 11:18 AM

Hey im new to the forum....i have rims that are gunmetal with a polished lip. what would be the best product to use on them to protect them from small scratches and brake dust build up? They are clear coated as well. I do use zaino on my car i did not know if it is safe for the wheels. Thanks for any input.

**denverdetail** · 04-11-2005, 12:12 PM

If your wheels are clearcoated, you will be fine to use anything you`d use on your painted/polished surfaces.

**CreativeDesignz** · 04-11-2005, 03:20 PM

would anyone recommend poor boys wheel sealant?

**GregCavi** · 04-11-2005, 03:36 PM

I have not used it but everone seems to think its great. Poorboys doesnt really miss with any of there products there all great. You might try AIO and then the wheel sealent.

Greg

**G35stilez** · 04-11-2005, 05:18 PM

You should clay your wheels, then use a light polish, and finally a sealant. My choice...

-Klasse AIO/SG
-Menzerna FPII/PB Wheel Sealant

Boss_429 · 04-11-2005, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by CreativeDesignz

Hey im new to the forum....i have rims that are gunmetal with a polished lip. what would be the best product to use on them to protect them from small scratches and brake dust build up? They are clear coated as well. I do use zaino on my car i did not know if it is safe for the wheels. Thanks for any input.

You can treat clear coated wheels pretty much like paint. The Zaino will work excellent on them!

**rjp** · 04-11-2005, 10:19 PM

i have lips on mine that are not clearcoated...do the above suggestions still apply? (clay, lt polish, sealant). Thanks in advance

**G35stilez** · 04-12-2005, 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by rjp

i have lips on mine that are not clearcoated...do the above suggestions still apply? (clay, lt polish, sealant). Thanks in advance

Polish the lip with Flitz Metal Polish. Check my post in the Pro Detailing Section labeled "76 inches of filth". I just did some uncoated lipped rims.

**rjp** · 04-12-2005, 09:08 AM

Sean -

just read your other post...thanks. Please tell me if this process would be OK on the lip (based on the stuff i have in my possession)

a) wash/clay
b) SSR 2.5 (similar to IP, I think I`ve read)
c) Mothers billet polish

Would you give this a try since I can do this without spending any more $$$. Or should I go ahead and get the IP and Flitz? Thanks in advance!

**G35stilez** · 04-12-2005, 11:10 AM

Skip the 2.5. The Mother`s polish will clean it up nice. If necessary, use #0000 Steel Wool on the first application, then remove, then reapply with a foam or terry applicator and remove.