Quick question about iForged Wheel

E92_335 · 10-21-2007, 12:00 AM

So I recently purchased iForged Drifts. I use Mother Billet polish for the lip and it works wonders!

For the actual part of my wheel (the finish), I have standard black (glossy black) and today I realized I have a couple mini scratches on it, very minor and only seen when sun is shining on it...

What products are safe to use on the black finish that will polish up my wheel finish just like how my lip gets polished w/ Mothers Billet?

Thanks,
PJ

Neema · 10-21-2007, 12:33 AM

i've told many people and keep telling people this: The same rules that apply to your car's paint......apply to a PAINTED wheel. I wax my wheels with the same waxes i use on my car's paint and i have flat black centers, doesnt make a difference...most waxes/sealants are safe for practically every finish. So as far as your scratches go, just use some Meguiars ScratchX or Zaino ZCP, or have someone buff them out with a high speed polisher. Remember what im telling you, your centers are painted and clear coated just like your cars paint, so common sense says........use the same rules becuase they're the same thing.

E92_335 · 10-21-2007, 10:49 AM

Thanks a lot Boost. Yeah I always use microfibers on my finish and apply the same rules as my car's paint but was never sure if the products I use on my paint are safe for the finish.

Thanks again,
PJ

sapperelite · 10-21-2007, 10:59 AM

Can you send me a close-up of your wheels? Or the a place on the web to buy them that would have pics? I am debating against the black wheels and the gunmetal color rims. I have a Sparkling Graphite 335 with 17's on it. Thanks,

E92_335 · 10-21-2007, 12:32 PM

Get flat black... it looks reallygood on sparkling graphite

IMHO, gunmetal is TOO MUCH grey for a grey car...

Boost: so if I use Mothers Wax, will I be fine?

Neema · 10-21-2007, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92_335

Get flat black... it looks reallygood on sparkling graphite

IMHO, gunmetal is TOO MUCH grey for a grey car...

Boost: so if I use Mothers Wax, will I be fine?

any wax thats safe for a clear coat is safe for you wheels too, so pretty much any wax is going to be safe. Yea you wont be fine, you'll be great hah!

E92_335 · 10-22-2007, 08:45 AM

hah alright... thanks bro

10-21-2007, 12:00 AM	#1
E92_335 Colonel 156 Rep 2,863 Posts Drives: G20 330i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (7)	Quick question about iForged Wheel So I recently purchased iForged Drifts. I use Mother Billet polish for the lip and it works wonders! For the actual part of my wheel (the finish), I have standard black (glossy black) and today I realized I have a couple mini scratches on it, very minor and only seen when sun is shining on it... What products are safe to use on the black finish that will polish up my wheel finish just like how my lip gets polished w/ Mothers Billet? Thanks, PJ __________________
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10-21-2007, 12:33 AM	#2
Neema Major General 788 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	i've told many people and keep telling people this: The same rules that apply to your car's paint......apply to a PAINTED wheel. I wax my wheels with the same waxes i use on my car's paint and i have flat black centers, doesnt make a difference...most waxes/sealants are safe for practically every finish. So as far as your scratches go, just use some Meguiars ScratchX or Zaino ZCP, or have someone buff them out with a high speed polisher. Remember what im telling you, your centers are painted and clear coated just like your cars paint, so common sense says........use the same rules becuase they're the same thing. __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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10-21-2007, 10:49 AM	#3
E92_335 Colonel 156 Rep 2,863 Posts Drives: G20 330i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (7)	Thanks a lot Boost. Yeah I always use microfibers on my finish and apply the same rules as my car's paint but was never sure if the products I use on my paint are safe for the finish. Thanks again, PJ __________________
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10-21-2007, 10:59 AM	#4
sapperelite Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 07 335XI, 03 Wrangler Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Springfield, VA iTrader: (0)	Can you send me a close-up of your wheels? Or the a place on the web to buy them that would have pics? I am debating against the black wheels and the gunmetal color rims. I have a Sparkling Graphite 335 with 17's on it. Thanks,
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10-21-2007, 12:32 PM	#5
E92_335 Colonel 156 Rep 2,863 Posts Drives: G20 330i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (7)	Get flat black... it looks reallygood on sparkling graphite IMHO, gunmetal is TOO MUCH grey for a grey car... Boost: so if I use Mothers Wax, will I be fine? __________________
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10-22-2007, 08:45 AM	#7
E92_335 Colonel 156 Rep 2,863 Posts Drives: G20 330i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (7)	hah alright... thanks bro __________________
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