Keeping GT wheels clean

[vis]

Hello, I just purchased a 2016 GT with the nice wheels. I've never had wheels this nice on a car and I'm wondering what everyone does to keep these clean and shining? Any specific cleaners or other products you would recommend? How often do you clean them?

Thanks!

 

[inlinev]

I just use the same car wash soap I use on the body, just with a different brush.

 

[leeharvey418]

And after you clean them, Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer or a similar product will help them shed crud.

 

[ocinsomniac]

I use Meguiar's Hot Rims All Wheel & Tire Cleaner -

http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g9524-hot-rims-all-wheel-tire-cleaner/

And with it, I use the Speed Master Jr Wheel Brush to get into the nooks & crannies -

http://www.autogeek.net/daytona-mini-wheel-brush.html

With this combo, I can even keep the insides of the wheels clean.
To keep them protected, I use Zaino AIO so road grime does not adhere to the wheels' finish -

http://www.zainostore.com/mm5/merch...tore_Code=Z&Product_Code=Z-AIO&Category_Code=

And to get rid of brake dust for a quick touch up in between washes with Meguiar's HRAW &TC, I use Meguiar's Ultimate Kwik Detailer -

http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g14422-ultimate-quik-detailertrade/

Yeah, I love those new 19" wheels on my GT, too and can't keep myself from keeping them so clean you can eat off them!! (evil)

 

[FiveCX-5]

These ar all the correct issues to keep the CX-5 clean and fresh.................

 

[52804x4]

I use the Armorall Wheel Protectant.

 

[Ride92]

I wax my wheels with either Turtle wax ice wax of meguiars Ultimate liquid wax, the same stuff I use on the car. When I wash the car I start with the wheels and separate bucket (don't use the same bucket as the rest of the car!) with some car soap. I spray the wheels with wheel cleaner, usually Meg Hot wheels or Megs APC. I spray the wheels when they are dry and scrub the tires and the rims. The tires I use a hard bristle short tire brush and the wheels I use the soft bristle long handle brush and this wheel cleaning stick: https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)

I like that it's double sided and long enough to reach all the way into the wheels. It's also flexible to reach behind the spokes.

 

[vis]

Thanks for the info all. I have some advance auto parts store credit to use this weekend.

 

[Woodys2718]

As others have already said... just wax them.

 

[starmagic]

Chemical guy Diablo wheel cleaner and agitate it with a soft bristle brush. I usually clean it twice a month. And after cleaning, I apply wax or sealant to protect it.

 

[IpaxSolutions]

That’s a great advice to help keep your facility spotless every day.

 

[zoomie888]

Yes, I was pretty impressed with the stock wheels too. I've also never had rims this nice on a stock car.

As long as you keep them clean regularly, you'll be okay. Don't make the mistake of getting lazy about it b/c you'll want them clean eventually and by then, dirt would've caked on and it might require claying to get the stuff off. Washing once a month in City driving during a drought would be decent. I'd love to do it every 3 weeks or so. Of course that depends on your distance from the ocean, temperatures, parking inside/outside overnight, type of conditions you drive in, etc.