Protecting/Cleaning Polished lips?

gtrokin330 · 05-09-2008, 07:50 PM

Whats goin on,

My wheels will be here monday and i want to drop a coat of somethign on the wheels that will slow down the accumulation of brake dust. Whats the best stuff that i can pick up at a local store? Wheel wax maybe? Whats the best stuff to remove the dirt and dust without scratchin or hazing up the lips? FYI i have polished lips with brushed centers

Thanks guys

Bama M3 · 05-09-2008, 08:17 PM

Definitely Wheel Wax. It's easy to polish 'em up before the wheels are mounted, and it will really repel the brake dust. I would suggest you put two coats on the front wheels due to the heavier brake dust production.

montreal_bimmer · 05-10-2008, 12:21 AM

mothers aluminum polish... it works the best... if you do a little search, you can see it is highly recommended on this forum

gtrokin330 · 05-10-2008, 09:17 AM

okay so wheel wax to protect and them and mothers alum polish to clean?

how long should i wait in between coats of wax to apply another coat?

Im asking because i really wanna mount them right after they get delivered lol

brokemywallet · 05-11-2008, 01:04 AM

wheel wax to protect the centers, and mothers metal polish for the lip ONLY. the metal polish is micro abrasive, so it might damage the finish on the centers in time.

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gtrokin330 Brigadier General 150 Rep 3,865 Posts Drives: TT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LI iTrader: (7)	Protecting/Cleaning Polished lips? Whats goin on, My wheels will be here monday and i want to drop a coat of somethign on the wheels that will slow down the accumulation of brake dust. Whats the best stuff that i can pick up at a local store? Wheel wax maybe? Whats the best stuff to remove the dirt and dust without scratchin or hazing up the lips? FYI i have polished lips with brushed centers Thanks guys
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Bama M3 First Lieutenant 18 Rep 356 Posts Drives: 13 Z4 28i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Definitely Wheel Wax. It's easy to polish 'em up before the wheels are mounted, and it will really repel the brake dust. I would suggest you put two coats on the front wheels due to the heavier brake dust production.
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montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	mothers aluminum polish... it works the best... if you do a little search, you can see it is highly recommended on this forum
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gtrokin330 Brigadier General 150 Rep 3,865 Posts Drives: TT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LI iTrader: (7)	okay so wheel wax to protect and them and mothers alum polish to clean? how long should i wait in between coats of wax to apply another coat? Im asking because i really wanna mount them right after they get delivered lol
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brokemywallet Slaveaholic 17 Rep 707 Posts Drives: 2006 330I Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	wheel wax to protect the centers, and mothers metal polish for the lip ONLY. the metal polish is micro abrasive, so it might damage the finish on the centers in time.
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