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I finally bought my dream rims. They look soooo much better in person. I never thought I would say this but with the polished lip and the satin finish, they look BETTER than chrome. I have wanted these for four years now. I could never afford them so I had to buy them used but they are perfect, only one year old. The only problem is the polished lip is a little hazzy and has fine scrathes all over it. What can I use to get them out? Just an aluminum polish off the shelf at AutoZone or is there a trade secret or product? And once I find the right product, should I do them by hand or use an electric buffer? Also, the satin five-star is clearcoated but also a little bit fine-scratched. Can I just use my Zaino like I do on the paint? Thanks guy's. I'll post pics when I lower it and get them shined up.

17x9.5/17x11. Looks like an exotic sports car from the back. I love it!

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And once I get them looking like new again, what should I do to keep them up? I think I once read that some use Simple Green but isn't that a little aggresive? I use Zaino car wash to wash the car, will that be okay.

I'm a little uneasy because they scratch easy. I won't be able to let them get too dirty because if the brake dust builds up it will scratch them up big time. I think I am going to switch to a ceramic brake pad to cut down on dust. I heard Quietstops are good but there are two kinds and I can't remember which one to get. Anyone?

Xsta Z 28

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To care for my FIKSE, I just use normal car washing soap. WHAT EVER YOU DO, do not, DO NOT, use any harsh chemicals, your wheels will be ruined!

To give the polished hoop a really nice shine I gently buff it out with a diaper and a metal polish call Flitz (something like that) I found it at Ace Hardware. It is a rather runny liquid, similar to Brasso, but finer, that give the wheels a nice shine.

Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO

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Use S100 or P21S cleaner. It is a true spray on spray off cleaner (unless your wheels are caked with gunk). Most expensive stuff I have ever used but it works the better and it will not stain your rims.

Diesel

Where can you get this stuff?

blown 346

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I just use a product called Xtreem Metal Polish. It works better than the Flitz, I have used the flitz and it does a good job but the Extreem Metal Polish works and is safe on anything. The good thing about this polish is the blacker it turns your wheel when cleaning the better it works.

SStolen

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Where do you get the extreme metal polish. Thanks.

Viper

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I use Mother's on mine, as well as Zaino.

Deech

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Extreme Metal polish user here as well! Very happy with the shine.