20" Aluminum CC Wheels CLEANING HELP!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

fedormma · 11-25-2011, 12:09 PM

Greetings,

I have the 20" aluminum clear coated wheels on my 2010 SS and these wheels have been the hardest I have ever had to clean and keep clean.

Can somebody that knows about these wheels let me in on the secret to cleaning them? I have used no acids or special cleaners because I have always read on this forum that clear coated aluminum is to be treated/cleaned as the vehicle's paint would be.

Please notice the "staining" I have picked up on these wheels and ANY suggestions to safely remove it would be greatly appreciated.

I know I will get the right advice on this forum...thank you in advance!

Happy Thanksgiving as well!

Steve J.

2010 CGray 2010 SS, Vararam CAI, Solo High Flow Cats and GMPP Axile Back Performance Exhaust.

VenomZ302 · 11-25-2011, 12:23 PM

When I've had something similar on my Midnight Silver wheels, a small bit of wax has gotten it off. You could try that.

Ocikat · 11-25-2011, 12:31 PM

Try Adams green wheel cleaner it works well for me, these wheels being clearcoated need to be treated the same as paint so you can also try the same type of polish and wax you use on your paint, they are a bit tedious to clean and keep looking good

Superfly1 · 11-26-2011, 11:43 AM

I cleaned mine really well with soap & water and put a good coat of wax on them. For maintenance I just use the detailing spray I use for the car (Wizard's). This works on the factory clear coated wheels and my Konigs.

victorycamaro5 · 01-24-2012, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ocikat

Try Adams green wheel cleaner it works well for me, these wheels being clearcoated need to be treated the same as paint so you can also try the same type of polish and wax you use on your paint, they are a bit tedious to clean and keep looking good

can you use adams green wheel cleaner on black powder coated wheels as well?

alybudhwani · 01-24-2012, 07:20 PM

hmm this happens to me too and it sucks :( i think if we clay bar the wheels and then wax them that could get most or all the stains out?

ron10 · 01-24-2012, 07:32 PM

if that is on the surface of the clear coat,a cleaner should take it off.

11-25-2011, 12:09 PM	#1
fedormma Drives: 2010 SS CGray, 6M, GMPP Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlantic Beach, NC Posts: 4	20" Aluminum CC Wheels CLEANING HELP!! Greetings, I have the 20" aluminum clear coated wheels on my 2010 SS and these wheels have been the hardest I have ever had to clean and keep clean. Can somebody that knows about these wheels let me in on the secret to cleaning them? I have used no acids or special cleaners because I have always read on this forum that clear coated aluminum is to be treated/cleaned as the vehicle's paint would be. Please notice the "staining" I have picked up on these wheels and ANY suggestions to safely remove it would be greatly appreciated. I know I will get the right advice on this forum...thank you in advance! Happy Thanksgiving as well! Steve J. 2010 CGray 2010 SS, Vararam CAI, Solo High Flow Cats and GMPP Axile Back Performance Exhaust. Attached Images

11-25-2011, 12:23 PM	#2
VenomZ302 Live to Win, Dare to Fail Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue RS/SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,785 View My Garage	When I've had something similar on my Midnight Silver wheels, a small bit of wax has gotten it off. You could try that. __________________ 3/13/09 - Ordered Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS/RS M6! 7/13/09 - Built! 8/11/09 - Delivered! 2G1FT1EW2A9124579

11-25-2011, 12:31 PM	#3
Ocikat Drives: 2012 2LT 45th convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 946	Try Adams green wheel cleaner it works well for me, these wheels being clearcoated need to be treated the same as paint so you can also try the same type of polish and wax you use on your paint, they are a bit tedious to clean and keep looking good __________________ Top Ten Reasons I Procrastinate 1.

11-26-2011, 11:43 AM	#4
Superfly1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT #2197 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 560 View My Garage	I cleaned mine really well with soap & water and put a good coat of wax on them. For maintenance I just use the detailing spray I use for the car (Wizard's). This works on the factory clear coated wheels and my Konigs. __________________ CAI intake \| Flowmaster AT Exhaust \| Trifecta Tune \| Konig Airstrike Wheels \| Drake Shifter Custom Sub Box \| Footwell Lighting \| Custom Engine Cover, Fuse Cover & Underhood Bowtie

01-24-2012, 07:20 PM	#6
alybudhwani Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Aqua Metallic Blue Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: socal Posts: 167 View My Garage	hmm this happens to me too and it sucks :( i think if we clay bar the wheels and then wax them that could get most or all the stains out? __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167460 check out my build seriously though...

01-24-2012, 07:32 PM	#7
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,247	if that is on the surface of the clear coat,a cleaner should take it off.

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