How to care for your wheels (salty roads, etc)

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  1. CentralTexHemi

    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    I decided it was time to pay more attention to the wheels and remembered I had all my stuff from when I had my hi-polished forged alum 22's that I used to clean them.

    First step is to clean the wheels with Gloss It car wash soap, dry with air compressor.

    Second step is to clay bar the entire outside wheel to remove any embedded contaminants (or remove the tire and do the whole thing). Dry off all clay bar detail spray.

    Third step, use Masters Formula Metal Gloss (Green) and using a 100% cotton sponge hand polish the wheel until the polish is dry. Go back over with a microfiber cloth to remove residue.

    Fourth and final step us Masters Forumula Sealer Gloss, for those of you that have salt on the roads this will help tons during the winter months.

    For a full detail what the Metal Gloss and Metal Sealer does click on the link
    http://master-formula.com/index.html

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  2. CentralTexHemi

    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    Oh and decided to rust proff the rear diff area as well using Krylon Rust Tough


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    Rust?!!? What's that?
     
  4. 1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    I have heard of this before...

    Those who live in high humidity area's get to enjoy it. hehe

    Wade, the rims look great.
     
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    SRT8 MoPower

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    Good info. The vid on their site is kool. I didn't see where they stated it was safe for clear coated wheels though?
     
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    Rear end looks real good. I'm still shocked that they delivered my Jeep with all that rust.
     
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    Blown-WK cherokeesrt8 survivor!

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    And this ladies and gentleman is what your jeep will look like when you spend more time detailing it than driving it:mains:
     
  8. CentralTexHemi

    CentralTexHemi PUNISHER

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    Oh come on be truthful here you know your GF caught you licking the wheels clean on your Jeep after you painted them:dumb::p:grin: