Product recommendation?

[ramirezd0305]

Any recommendations on a good hand applied Polish to remove light scratches on these factory black wheels? they do have a slight gloss to them.

Also would OPC be a good option to clean these wheels?

Thank you...

[Accumulator]

I can`t help but wonder how you can correct the marring without changing the finish..like, making it (too) glossy in the areas you correct.

OPC is probably fine to clean them, but I save mine for greasy messes and unless the wheels are coated/LSPed I`d use Griot`s (or some other known-safe) Wheel Cleaner (if coated/LSPed I`d just use a sorta-strong shampoo mix).

EDIT: might oughta replace the missing valvestem cap

[ramirezd0305]

I can`t help but wonder how you can correct the marring without changing the finish..like, making it (too) glossy in the areas you correct.

OPC is probably fine to clean them, but I save mine for greasy messes and unless the wheels are coated/LSPed I`d use Griot`s (or some other known-safe) Wheel Cleaner (if coated/LSPed I`d just use a sorta-strong shampoo mix).

EDIT: might oughta replace the missing valvestem cap

Lol yea the valvestem, I put new tires on last week and had a new cap put on.

What would be a good wax/sealant to put on the wheels that will not take away the natural matte black look? The surface marring is not bad enough to apply a polish now that I look at them a few areas need slight attention nothing crazy tho.

[Accumulator]

What would be a good wax/sealant to put on the wheels that will not take away the natural matte black look?

IME *no* LSP really makes matte/satin look *too* shiny, but rather just imparts a nice sheen. If they were supposed to be 100% FLAT black that`d be different, but I wouldn`t expect any dissatisfaction with whatever LSP you`d normally use. Eh, do part of one and see what you think.

BTW, I`d be all about a cylindrical BHB for cleaning around those lugs.

Glad they got the tires on without [messing] up the wheels!

[ramirezd0305]

Cool thanks Accumulator 👌

Im waiting on my wheel woolie kit to arrive so I can get in the barrels and wheel wells I have a nice 10yr old BHB I use on the face of the wheel. Im slowly gathering product and tools to make the wash process easier and get great results. Thank God for the Autopia and helpful members 🖒

[pwaug]

This might help--- Review and How-To - NEW McKee`s 37 Matte Finish Cleaner & Protectant

[ramirezd0305]

This might help--- Review and How-To - NEW McKee`s 37 Matte Finish Cleaner & Protectant

Nice fine, looks like it will help maintain my wrapped hood aswell. Thanks 👍