Clear Coated Aluminum Wheel Maintenance

[Team Adam's]

What would you recommend to shine and protect my factory polished aluminum wheels with a clear-coat?

 

You should protect and polish clear-coated wheels just as you would the painted surface of your vehicle. Almost all wheels that come from the factory are either painted or clear-coated and most aftermarket wheels are the same. The importance of clear-coating wheels is to protect un-painted metals from oxidization, rust and pitting.

 

Before polishing and protecting, use Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner to clean off any heavy break dust and dirt. Once the wheel is dry, apply a nickel sized amount of Revive Polish to a Microfiber applicator. Apply, rubbing in all directions being careful of not getting polish into deep pockets or hard to reach areas. Remove Polish using a Microfiber polishing towel. If there are any light scratches or baked on brake dust, replace the Revive Polish using Swirl and Haze Remover. Once all imperfections have been removed, using another Microfiber applicator, apply a coat of Buttery Wax for added protection and shine. To maintain the wheels, wash regularly and dry using Detail Spray. For added protection and shine apply a coat of Brilliant Spray Glaze to enhance the wax every 2 to 3 weeks.

[Chewy]

Jasin, email Nick! Nick@adamspolishes.com

[donwil]

First you say not to use MP1 or MP2 on clear coated wheels,which is correct but then a reply says he has 05 corvette polished wheels and uses MP1 and 2 followed by brilliant spray glaze and you tell him thats the perfect combination. 05 vette polished wheels are clear coated so metal polish 1 and 2 is of no use. If you dont get black residue when you polish your wheels they are clear coated.