cleaning/polishing these damn CCW polished wheels...any tips?
04-11-2007, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverSmoke
You will find the weather here plays havoc on you and your car. Also, it seems that whatever is floating around in the air, and in the rain is very corrosive or something. At least that is what I'm led to believe now by the wheel mfg because there is no such wheel finish issue on the West Coast.
04-11-2007, 08:12 PM
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Thanks for the awesome write ups. I will for sure use the noxon/polish of choice procedure now. I bought polish from griots garage magazine and I will let you guys know how good a job it does. Griots really talked this stuff up so I am interested in how well it does on its own as well.
04-11-2007, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by josh99ta
THE NOXON 7 REVIEW:
coat the entire wheels with Rejex (do a google search, its a metal sealant that applies much easier than Zoop Seal and lasts for about a month), follow that up with Zaino Clear Seal, and top that off with Michelin's spray on brake dust repellent for as much protection to the polished wheel as possible.
I've found my magic combo guys. My search is over.
coat the entire wheels with Rejex (do a google search, its a metal sealant that applies much easier than Zoop Seal and lasts for about a month), follow that up with Zaino Clear Seal, and top that off with Michelin's spray on brake dust repellent for as much protection to the polished wheel as possible.
I've found my magic combo guys. My search is over.
04-11-2007, 08:35 PM
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Never have. The protectant two-step is going to be a first time thing as well. Didn't get to get it on the wheels yet. Planning on polishing the wheels out really well in the next few weekends then throw the protectant on there once I get the Clear Seal in.
04-12-2007, 10:20 AM
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Hey guys, I was at Lowes yesterday and I couldn't find any Noxon 7. What dept. is it in? I'm going to Gator Drag tomorrow, and I wanna try it out on my Bonspeeds before I leave.
04-12-2007, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 04silveradoscott
Hey guys, I was at Lowes yesterday and I couldn't find any Noxon 7. What dept. is it in?
04-12-2007, 05:04 PM
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OK fellas, here is what happens to your stock polished ws6 rims when you put your car away for the winter, and you forget to wash the salt off of it. 
And below are pics of the lineup used to clean them up, and of the before and after pics. Looks pretty good to me! Got everything at advanced auto parts.
And below are pics of the lineup used to clean them up, and of the before and after pics. Looks pretty good to me! Got everything at advanced auto parts.
04-12-2007, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by EarlSS
I use Meguiars hot rims chrome wheel cleaner for my z06 wheels. That stuff will cut pretty much anything off and leaves wheels very shiney.
04-12-2007, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by C Murda
ya your z06s are most likely chrome....DO NOT use that stuff on polished aluminum nor almost any spray on wheel cleaner as it will discolor and stain your finish and could also leave permanant damage.
yea my wheels are chrome sorry for any confusion
04-13-2007, 06:32 PM
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i didnt use hardly any at all. Just rub it around untill it turns black, then half *** buff it off
then follow with your favorite polish, and buff that off to a nice shine!
then follow with your favorite polish, and buff that off to a nice shine!
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04-17-2007, 02:52 PM
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i don't know if i sound stupid, but i was wondering if you used rain-x on pollised wheels if it would help with the cleaning or water spots, any insight? (it just works so well on windows)
04-17-2007, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by slvrta2002
i don't know if i sound stupid, but i was wondering if you used rain-x on pollised wheels if it would help with the cleaning or water spots, any insight? (it just works so well on windows)
04-17-2007, 06:39 PM
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The local lowes and home depot didn't have noxon 7 in my area. I was lucky though and found some at advanced auto. I hope I never have to use it but I am sure I will get caught in the rain eventually.
On the topic of waxing your wheels, has anyone tried to protect them with Zaino? The only thing I use is Zaino and I was wondering how this would hold up against something like the Rejex system.
On the topic of waxing your wheels, has anyone tried to protect them with Zaino? The only thing I use is Zaino and I was wondering how this would hold up against something like the Rejex system.
