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hey, what do u guys use to clean your rims?
do u use any wax on them? i have opal konig verdicts.
thanks

 
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i use meguiars rim cleaner that is in a spray bottle.......it works pretty good

 
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Have you looked at the wheel manufacturer's website. They usually have a recommendation on how you should clean your wheels. Also, be careful when using wheel cleaners because they tend to be acid or lye-based and can damage the finish. Usually, mild dish soap and water will get the job done.

 
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what about waxing them to keep them shiny, what should i use?

 
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Quick shine = spray some tire juice on the rim itself, and wipe with a rag

Durable, lasting shine = spray with Meguiar's Final Inspection, wipe dry to a shine


2Hottie

 
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Try posting in Detailing next time or search. Thanks

 
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For me at least, I tend to avoid wheel cleaners, just because I worry about the possibility of abrasives and what not. I use the same soap for my car to clean the rims (Which is a Meguiar's product). It's a CAR soap, so its safe the entire exterior, including wheels. Waxing will help protect your wheel's finish, as well as make it shiney. I usually wax monthly.

 
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If you have Konigs, DO NOT use any type of wheel cleaner. The polish will start chipping off. I just use water and car soap to clean rims. I don't trust those wheel cleaners cause some of them use potassium or something like that which eats away @ the rim. Also sometimes will start dulling the color of the rim.

Steve

 
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O man... those Opal Verdicts are a pain to clean. DO NOT use wheel cleaner. I had them on my integra and 3 months later u can see little chips and light spots on the rim. Just use water and car was soap.

Steve

 
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IMO, it is best to just use the soap you wash your car with. I have never used wheel cleaners for reasons already mentioned, and the fact that I am too cheap to buy the stuff. Why spend the money if it only takes a couple of minutes anyway?

 
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good point.