New rims, protection?'s

[Boss 5.0]

I just got a new set Of American Racing Polished Salt Flats for my 55 Chevy. What is the best way to keep these looking their best? I once had someone tell me the best way was to wax them. Is that any good? In the past I had a set of TTII's that dulled down in about two weeks and never looked as good as new again no matter what I did.

Any suggestions?? Thanks...

[killer67]

Here's a link from P-T.com that might help:

http://www.pro-touring.com/showthrea...t=clean+wheels

[Boss 5.0]

Originally Posted by killer67

Here's a link from P-T.com that might help:

http://www.pro-touring.com/showthrea...t=clean+wheels

I saw that and even posted my question there as well. Never got an answer. My question was more for brand new rims, not cleaning and protecting used rims.

Thanks

[JayR]

Yep, wax will help a lot but the lower the grade of aluminum, the quicker it will lose it's shine but being softer, it will polish back up easier. There is actually a product specifically for wheels called Wheel Wax that works really well.

Washing very regularly with gentle car wash soap and a fuzzy micro-fiber mitt that is rinsed and washed regularly and not mixed with car wash water helps a lot too. The wash as you dry wax spritz when you dry them off will help keep them slick as a compliment to a regular waxing every couple months. Just like car detailing, your time commitment just depends on how anal you are.