Care of White Rims

[Gee]

Anyone using? I know may not that many..

But Any tips of cleaning maintenance?

 

Mine start turning to tea stain like color due to brake dust.

So far car shampoo, cleaning liquids have failed me.

Going to replace the brake pads but was wondering if anyone going through same thing.

 

Image for illustration purpose only

 

Thanks.

[Nzy]

For white rims try cleaning once really thoroughly then polish it. Wax it after that. Should be much easier to clean the next time. Don't leave the rims until it gets too dirty before washing or else will be even harder to wash.

Edited May 26, 2012 by Nzy

[Rb26dett]

yes , as Nzy has pointed out. do wash it clean and have it polished and wax it . dirt/tar/pad compound will not stick so easily onto it.

 

if all else fails , you can always respray it back to the same colour.decals on the rims can be custom made or purchased so no biggie.

[Skyiet27]

Nice cs3 u have

 

I been driving 2 cs3 for 8 yrs

 

This is nice!

[5936]

Waxing or spray clear coat or lacquer or amour coat.

[Kev1n]

thats an evo in the picture bro..

 

[Kyrios]

For me a tip would be to rotate the front and rear tyres/rims regularly..because usually the front rims will be subject to more heat and brake dust..so rotate them every 10K to ensure each rim gets to 'rest enaf'...

[Bradley1]

Thanks for your post.

[Skyiet27]

My bad

 

Evo 8?

 

Looking closer at the body n etc ya hor

 

But rear bumper aftermarket hor

 

Nice n humble

 

Still looks like an cs3 went thru convertion lei

 

I can't explain jus a feel

[Gee]

Thanks for all the input.

 

Will do all the above after i can get rid of the stains.

I suppose i will resort to some kind of light polishing, got some stuff already from diy shop.

[Darius1]

Thanks for sharing.

[Nzy]

My bad

 

Evo 8?

 

Looking closer at the body n etc ya hor

 

But rear bumper aftermarket hor

 

Nice n humble

 

Still looks like an cs3 went thru convertion lei

 

I can't explain jus a feel

 

Look closely at the headlights. Can see is Evo.

[Jessica1]

Thanks for your post.

[Forhod]

You can try this product which is also featured at the MyAutoBlog.

 

http://www.mycarforum.com/blog/myautoblog/...emium-car-care/

 

I use to have a blacken rim cause by chain flings on my bike rim which I given up washing. I noticed my friend's bike is very clean and ask about his rims cleaning regime which he recommended me the S100.

 

I'm using the S100 Total Cleaner for my bike rims and it works very well without breaking a sweat.. you might wanna try it. I got it from Biketech 21.. It is located 45 Dunlop St.. It is not cheap though, about $50++ for a big bottle if I didn't recall wrongly.

[Fcuktion]

Coatings like Cquartz/Gtechniq/Optimum. If not pittings and iron fillings start appearing you will want to throw away the wheels. Though iron fillings can be removed by IronX.

[Cliveekeo]

To protect white rims, wash it clearly and then put some wax on it and after some days again was it thoroughly.

[Gee]

I ended up using white sponge and mild plastic polish compound to lift up the stain.

Cost me $5 diy, i must say it turned out good. Waxed it as well after wash n dry.

Thanks all for the input!