I just recently purchased some 96 spec ITR rims and I need to know what you guys use to keep your WHITE rims clean. I was using some turtlewax spray but its not that great. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

 

Have you tried wiping them dry with a microfiber cloth after you wash them? Perhaps some peanut butter if they have a lot of old wax residue/dust?

 

The key.

WAX your RIMS

 

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Leo.C &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Have you tried wiping them dry with a microfiber cloth after you wash them? Perhaps some peanut butter if they have a lot of old wax residue/dust? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Where can I get one of these "microfiber clothes"? And are you serious about the peanut butter?

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WAX your RIMS</TD></TR></TABLE>

Im guessing you can get this at any local autostore.

Well sounds great, thanks for all the help.

 

The micro fiber cloths you can buy from your local auto store. Auto Zone, Advanced Auto, or whatever. They are usually with the cleaning section. You can also buy them in bulk, like from Costco. I'm sure these store are available locally near you.

 

yaaa juss keep waxing ur wheels after a good wash....then after that u can juss wipe off brake dust, dirt, etc

 

man, rub them lightly with a wet terrycloth towel and some comet. don't scrub to hard, just work it in with a lot of water, and you'll see em come blingin white

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by exies &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The micro fiber cloths you can buy from your local auto store. Auto Zone, Advanced Auto, or whatever. They are usually with the cleaning section. You can also buy them in bulk, like from Costco. I'm sure these store are available locally near you.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Oh for sure then, Im taking a trip to Costco

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by waddy41 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yaaa juss keep waxing ur wheels after a good wash....then after that u can juss wipe off brake dust, dirt, etc</TD></TR></TABLE>

Know that would be nice, just wipe off dirt, no scrubbing....

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Captain Fantastic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">man, rub them lightly with a wet terrycloth towel and some comet. don't scrub to hard, just work it in with a lot of water, and you'll see em come blingin white</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

Oh ONE more thing, my ITR's have slight RUST on inside...Does anyone know how to get that off? My guess would be Brillo pad...?

I appreciate all the help.

 

sand down the rust with sandpaper and then paint the inside.

 

I clean mine once a week.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by itrSteez &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I clean mine once a week.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I usually clean my rims once a week, what do you use to clean your rims?

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Speed Infliction &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sand down the rust with sandpaper and then paint the inside.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I heard coca-cola and tin foil works great on rust and leaves it shiney...but I dunno. Any more recommendations?

 

Comet.. With lots of water!

 

see i think comet stripes all the wax off.. and you don't want that

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WAX your RIMS</TD></TR></TABLE>

man speaks truth

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by efvader &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">see i think comet stripes all the wax off.. and you don't want that



man speaks truth </TD></TR></TABLE>

What are my options for waxes?

 

just use whatever you use to wax your car.

 

use wheel wax.



http://www.autogeek.net/wheelwax.html

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hella_usdm &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">use wheel wax.



http://www.autogeek.net/wheelwax.html</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SpoonDC4 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just use whatever you use to wax your car.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Word, anything else?

 

I use Zaino Car wash and just wash every other week (smells good ).

http://www.zainostore.com/

Zaino has a wax as well and can be used on wheels. I've never waxed mine yet after 7 years

I clean mine with sponge and the Zaino car wash. Any stubborn stains, use Simple Green spray and clay (the clay will get really elastic and eventually useless...).

I use a sponge on the wheels (synthetic) and dry with a microfiber.

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/ has great tips for detailing as well

I never have problems with the brake dust anymore because I went back to OEM pads

 

Your rims will stay clean if you clean them completely every time.... if you neglect your rims for a while, your gonna have one hell of a build up.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Doostur &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Your rims will stay clean if you clean them completely every time.... if you neglect your rims for a while, your gonna have one hell of a build up. </TD></TR></TABLE>

By completely, you mean behind the spokes as well right? Cuz that takes some time.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AoiGSR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I use Zaino Car wash and just wash every other week (smells good ).

http://www.zainostore.com/

Thanks, I'll check out that Zaino

Zaino has a wax as well and can be used on wheels. I've never waxed mine yet after 7 years

I clean mine with sponge and the Zaino car wash. Any stubborn stains, use Simple Green spray and clay (the clay will get really elastic and eventually useless...).

I use a sponge on the wheels (synthetic) and dry with a microfiber.

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/ has great tips for detailing as well

I never have problems with the brake dust anymore because I went back to OEM pads
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dubs97integ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I usually clean my rims once a week, what do you use to clean your rims?
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cough cough, WHEELS! haha, my roomate says rims too, it's a weird pet peeve of mine.

Either way I just use warm water, meguires deep crystal car wash and a painters cloth. Gets them shining but I hightly doubt that method repels any brake dust. I don't mind cleaning them, even when it's nasty cold out, then I just get a warm bucket of water

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by itrSteez &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">cough cough, WHEELS! haha, my roomate says rims too, it's a weird pet peeve of mine.

Either way I just use warm water, meguires deep crystal car wash and a painters cloth. Gets them shining but I hightly doubt that method repels any brake dust. I don't mind cleaning them, even when it's nasty cold out, then I just get a warm bucket of water </TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL... Ok, wheels. well I appreciate the insight. Thanks.

 

What is wrong with saying rims?