what is the best way to keep Satin finished wheel clean?

Ranoz · 02-27-2015, 08:18 AM

can someone recommend any specific cleaner/solution for satin finished wheels?

cheers

gthal · 02-27-2015, 09:39 AM

I would apply something like Opticoat (or another sealant at your preference) and then simply clean with regular car shampoo and water. Nothing special needed IMO.

Wo-Wo · 02-28-2015, 11:42 AM

As above, just needs the usual TLC.

Anchored · 03-02-2015, 09:54 AM

I find mixing bleach and ammonia together seems to work well.

Wo-Wo · 03-02-2015, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by parkerbomar

I find mixing bleach and ammonia together seems to work well.

Are you taking the p!ss?

MatthewDavid · 03-14-2015, 03:30 PM

Is there like a wax or something that helps keep the brake dust from sticking?

GOLFFRR · 03-14-2015, 03:58 PM

I just use soap and water

Andrew115 · 03-14-2015, 04:52 PM

Soap + water + elbow grease.

MatthewDavid · 03-15-2015, 12:31 AM

What about preventative? Anything to reduce the magnetic charge or stickiness of the brake dust?

Hawaii i8 · 03-15-2015, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MatthewDavid

What about preventative? Anything to reduce the magnetic charge or stickiness of the brake dust?

CCB's are I think your only option! Keeping the wheels clean is the only reason I have ever order CCB's on my car's - This time I did not order em so I have to clean my wheels every couple of weeks (With just soap and water)

Ranoz · 03-15-2015, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BigIslandM4

CCB's are I think your only option! Keeping the wheels clean is the only reason I have ever order CCB's on my car's - This time I did not order em so I have to clean my wheels every couple of weeks (With just soap and water)

CCB is a $15000AUD option and apparently its not an option to keep wheels clean for me at all.

Hawaii i8 · 03-15-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranoz

CCB is a $15000AUD option and apparently its not an option to keep wheels clean for me at all.

Yeah I hear ya, its a lot of money for keeping the wheels clean :-) Guess its back to soap and water

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