What to use to polish Work Euroline DH wheel lips?

The search doesn't seem to be working for me. I've sifted through the last 20 pages in this forum section, but not a straight answer to this particiular topic. In the past I've read that the Work lips are clearcoated or possibly anodized. If so, what can I use to get rid of any haze in the lips? Would metal polish be too harsh for the lips? Should I use something similar to like a paint scratch remover and treat them like clearcoat paint? Or is there nothing you can do to these lips besides washing them? Any thoughts? Thanks!

I've wondered the same thing for my Works

If the lips are clearcoated, you must NOT use metal polish. Metal polish is very abrasive, and will only damage your lip worse. You should use the same polish as you would use on an automotive surface. 

I am a detailer, so I know a lot of the brands out there, and when it comes to polishes, Menzerna has never let me down. I would recommend purchasing their FPII finishing polish and apply with a foam applicator pad. Make sure after you apply the polish to use a sealant to protect your wheels, think of it as a wax for your car, but it's made to withstand the heat that wheels receive. A good website for the Menzerna polish is [URL="http://www.autogeek.net"]www.autogeek.net[/URL] and for the sealant I recommend FK1 #2180 found at [URL="http://www.fk1usa.com"]www.fk1usa.com[/URL]

If you don't apply sealant, then you will begin to see the same problems again of a hazy lip and brake dust buildup (mostly the problem for us German car guys). Hope that helps!

Good info, Thanks!

what he said ^^^^

or you can have the lip polish out, which will look way better IMO...

Well...if you have a buffer (such as the Porter Cable), you can actually sit there and buff out the minor scratches with a polishing pad, but I doubt many of you do. In that case, you can take it to a shop and have them buff it, or put in a lot of elbow grease. In either event, keep the lips sealed! Always use a nice clean mit to clean dirty wheels, and always use a clean microfiber towel to dry!

first you have to find out if your clear coat is still there, sometimes people buy used wheel and don't even know if is there or not. if is repaired before then most likely the clear is stripped. then you gotta mother it every week.

I would clean up the haze on my ssr's with some zymol every once in a while. It worked pretty good.

I believe my clear is still there, I was able to use the Meguiar's Scratch-X to remove some of the haze in them and then I just added a coat of Meguiar's NXT wax to finish them off. They came out looking better than before. Yea, if they were bare I would have to hit them with metal polish like every week. My old Work's were repaired without adding the clear, and I had to maintain the high polish more than I would like to.

Just the question I wanted to ask but you beat me to it Benji...Nice to know the Meguiars products worked pretty well I might have to hit the FS's up tomorrow they could use it especially in a few spots...good informative thread peeps

[quote=Benji;78790]I believe my clear is still there, I was able to use the Meguiar's Scratch-X to remove some of the haze in them and then I just added a coat of Meguiar's NXT wax to finish them off. They came out looking better than before. Yea, if they were bare I would have to hit them with metal polish like every week. My old Work's were repaired without adding the clear, and I had to maintain the high polish more than I would like to.[/quote]

NXT is good, but I would recommend something other than NXT just for the sake of durability. NXT does not last as long as some of the other products out there. NXT has a life of about 4-5 weeks while some of the better sealants give 8-10 months of protection.

try rubbing compound.. that might help,

[quote=hahajoey;79029]try rubbing compound.. that might help,[/quote]

I would only do that as a last resort...you will need to follow up with other polishes to not have any marring from the abrasiveness of the compound.

good thread here.
good info!!!

o man i needed this thread. i bought this tire cleaner for my tires and i got some overspray on my wheels. it looks really bad where the overspray is. 
i hope some scratch-x and zymol will work to get them out.

[quote=bbdaisukidesu;79149]o man i needed this thread. i bought this tire cleaner for my tires and i got some overspray on my wheels. it looks really bad where the overspray is. 
i hope some scratch-x and zymol will work to get them out.[/quote]

Are you talking about that Zymol turquoise cleaner wax you can buy at Target, or Zymol's boutique line of waxes? If the latter, don't bother. The heat of the wheels will melt it off within your first drive after. If you are using the cleaner wax, make sure to follow up with a sealant.

I use a compound made by 3M that is used for colorsanding cars, stuff works great! you can find it at your local autobody paint shop, or maybe even autoparts store.

I had the same problem with my wheels looking hazy. I think is was because I wasn't cleaning the wheels by hand and drying it good. That has changed now. While washing my car at home with just Turtle Wax ICE wash, I wash the wheels after the washing the body. When I dry them, I take a yard blower and blow all the water out of the rims. It really get all the water out of the cracks and crevices. When I am done they sparkle like crazy, no waterspots or hazyness what so ever. :dance: Dominik also said try washing with hot water, so you might want to give that a try too.

let me throw yet another curve ball here and recommend Klasse AIO. It's an all-in-one (AIO) paint/metal/whatever cleaner/polish/sealer with acrylic properties. I put this stuff on my old set of AME Schrifts a few years back to protect the lips, and the finish stayed nice for almost a year. 

Give it some thought. You can even use the stuff on plastic, glass, etc. doesnt matter. This stuff is big in the concourse show car circuit, BTW. I'm talking about the old cats that fully restore ferraris, old lambos, jags, aston martins, etc.

Taken from an article I found somewhere...

[B]Proper Cleaning of Your Wheels and Rims[/B]
Following these simple steps will enhance the beauty of your car and will help your wheels look great for years to come! 
[B]
Cleaning Wheels with a Painted Finish[/B]
When cleaning your new wheels, we recommend that you [B]refrain from using chemical wheel cleaners[/B]. Many of them contain caustic chemicals that can damage the clear-coated finish by clouding it or even removing it. If you wash your vehicle on a regular basis, there is really no need to use them. When washing your vehicle, start with the wheels first. Try to wash them when they are cool, not after a long drive. The brakes heat the wheels up, making them difficult to clean and dry. [B]Since the finish on your wheels is similar to your vehicle's paint job, use a mild detergent that is designed for use on automotive finishes[/B]. Use a washing mitt or a soft sponge. Never use any type of brush or abrasive pad as these will scratch and damage the finish. Since the finish of your wheels is similar to your vehicle's paint job, it is a good idea to wax the exposed areas of your wheels 3 to 4 times per year or more if you live in a harsh climate. This will maintain that new look longer and will help keep road grime and the elements from damaging the finish of your new wheels.

[B]Cleaning Wheels with a Chrome Plated Finish[/B]
The same rules apply for chrome plated wheels as for wheels with a painted finish. Chrome plating is more delicate and does require more care. You may wish to clean and wax them more often. [B]Be sure not use any abrasive chrome polishes as this could scratch the chrome plating[/B]. If you live in a climate where road salts are used in the winter months, we recommend that you remove your plated wheels during this time. Chrome plated wheels will rapidly pit and become cloudy when exposed to road salt for any extended period as the salt contains chemicals which breaks down the finish on this type of wheel.

[QUOTE=Goo****id;79527]Taken from an article I found somewhere...

[B]
Cleaning Wheels with a Painted Finish[/B]
When cleaning your new wheels, we recommend that you [B]refrain from using chemical wheel cleaners[/B]. Many of them contain caustic chemicals that can damage the clear-coated finish by clouding it or even removing it. If you wash your vehicle on a regular basis, there is really no need to use them. When washing your vehicle, start with the wheels first. Try to wash them when they are cool, not after a long drive. The brakes heat the wheels up, making them difficult to clean and dry. [B]Since the finish on your wheels is similar to your vehicle's paint job, use a mild detergent that is designed for use on automotive finishes[/B]. Use a washing mitt or a soft sponge. Never use any type of brush or abrasive pad as these will scratch and damage the finish. Since the finish of your wheels is similar to your vehicle's paint job, it is a good idea to wax the exposed areas of your wheels 3 to 4 times per year or more if you live in a harsh climate. This will maintain that new look longer and will help keep road grime and the elements from damaging the finish of your new wheels.
[/QUOTE]


Exactly, I use the same wash mitten, soap, and water after cleaning the body of the car. I wash the rims just like the body with the wash mit. Then rinse throughly and power dry with yard blower for spot free shine. :cool2:

I have work euroline Dh wheels with chrome center. The chrome center doesnt need any polishing yet but when it does what would be a good product t use also can u apply wax to chrome plated center pieces? One las question I have a couple of scratches on lip what should I use to get them out and also to polish afterwards. thanks in advance.

I use blue magic chrome polish to shine my rims!
and Turtle Wax ICE for when I want that shine on the go! :biggthumpup:

[quote=jzeus;120608]I have work euroline Dh wheels with chrome center. The chrome center doesnt need any polishing yet but when it does what would be a good product t use also can u apply wax to chrome plated center pieces? One las question I have a couple of scratches on lip what should I use to get them out and also to polish afterwards. thanks in advance.[/quote]

1. You can seal your wheels, but do not wax them. The wax will melt off within the first 30 min of driving.

2. If your lips are chrome, unfortunately it is impossible to remove scratches out of chrome. If they are polished, then yes they can be sanded/buffed out.

3. Do not use metal polish on a polished surfaced that is clearcoated! Make sure the surface is bare if you are going to use metal polish. Automotive polish is fine for either surface.

[quote=jzeus;120608]One las question I have a couple of scratches on lip what should I use to get them out and also to polish afterwards. thanks in advance.[/quote]I just received my 3rd set of DH's and I'm planning on using my Porter Cable buffer to hopefully buff out the marks left from the cardboard during shipment. I have a good feeling this should somewhat rmeove the swirls, but I'll post again with the results and let you guys know if it was worth a shot.

I haven't been into much bad weather with my DH's, but man, nice Chicago weather is still hell on them. One short drive and the rims are coated with sand(?) and asphalt rock and brake dust. I keep a light towel just to dust off the rims everywhere I go. I don;t believe there is a clearcoat on the rim lip tho. But they love to collect grit between the face and lip.

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][B][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=2][COLOR=white]If you like your wheels I would either wash them with water or use compressed air to get rid of anything on the lip since it could get stock to your towel and you will end up with tons of small scratches. Make sure you either use a new towel every time or just put one for your lips. Just my 2cent.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][/FONT]

anyone else notice how cheap jdm wheels are... not that i hate them. its just part of the game, doesnt make sense..but you DONT get what you pay for.

^ So reading through all this, i have some non-acid wheel cleaner which will get me by for cleaning off the wheels, and then to polish them i can use my AutoGlym as i do on the bodywork?

[quote=ant_jzs160;202891]^ So reading through all this, i have some non-acid wheel cleaner which will get me by for cleaning off the wheels, and then to polish them i can use my AutoGlym as i do on the bodywork?[/quote]
 
As mentioned above, you should NOT use any type of wheel cleaner for the wheels.  Just use the same car soap/shampoo for the wheels that you use for the rest of your car.  However I would recommend using a separate microfiber wash mit & drying towel dedicated just for your wheels, and I'd also use a fresh bucket of suds when washing the wheels.

What are everyone's thoughts on Rejex?

work wheels has anodized finish on the lips i believe (had 3 sets of Work wheels), its not just a regular clear coat 
hmm...  unless you wanna scrape all those anodized finish and repolish or jsut with the soap. I don't think all those wax or polish stuff will work for this finish.

[SIZE=2]fcuking hand car wash place put too much wheel cleaner or didn't rinse it off.
The wheels are Work Euroline DH's with a stepped anodized lip.
I was going to use Mother's metal polish but it says 'not for anodized metal'.
Any ideas? [/SIZE]

"Meguiars NXT All Metal Polish" got most of it out. It's the only metal polish I found that didn't say not to be used on anodized metal. I'll finish it off this winter when the wheels are off the car.

[QUOTE=Schnitz;266373]"Meguiars NXT All Metal Polish" got most of it out. It's the only metal polish I found that didn't say not to be used on anodized metal. I'll finish it off this winter when the wheels are off the car.[/QUOTE]I had a set of Work DH's that I didn't have any luck with using the Meguiar's NXT all Metal Polish. I even tried it with my Porter Cable buffer on a low and high setting and they could not get the fine scratches and blemishes out of the lips.

I was just trying to remove some etching from a wheel cleaner product. I'll let you guys know how it works out in the spring.

Are your wheels not clearcoated?

zymol cleaner wax is the shit

[QUOTE=VJ_400;266788]Turtle Wax cleaner wax is the shit[/QUOTE]

fixed. That's what the stuff really is :shrug:

[QUOTE=OCKlasse;266789]fixed. That's what the stuff really is :shrug:[/QUOTE]

i gotta admit that stuff is great to

[QUOTE=VJ_400;266824]i gotta admit that stuff is great to[/QUOTE]
 
Well, it's a cleaner wax, meaning that it will remove [b]some[/b] oxidation and such, but also contains a lot of fillers which do a great job of concealing but not removing. Something like Klasse All-In-One is a great cleaner polish that does not (to my knowledge) contain any fillers.

[QUOTE=OCKlasse;266787]Are your wheels not clearcoated?[/QUOTE]

I guess not. I bought them used this way. Once I clean them up I'll have them clear coated.

very good tread for information :biggthumpup:
 
 
Schnitz they looked great  at the last meet a week ago  what has changed since then ??

wax and sealant is the same thing right?  hahah im a noob to this rim cleaning thing, and can i use the wax i use to wax my car on my polished/clearcoated lips?

[QUOTE=SanDiegoG35;267060]wax and sealant is the same thing right?  hahah im a noob to this rim cleaning thing, and can i use the wax i use to wax my car on my polished/clearcoated lips?[/QUOTE]

Sealants have a much higher melting temperature than waxes do, hence why you should use a sealant on your wheels.

[QUOTE=kingpin;267006]very good tread for information :biggthumpup:
 
 
Schnitz they looked great at the last meet a week ago what has changed since then ??[/QUOTE]
 
If you had a chance to look closely you'd have seen some light residual staining from the wheel cleaner on 2 of the wheels. It's only noticeable from close-up.

yo ocklasse was this the NXT 2.0 you were talking about?[IMG]http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/images/NXT20paste.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=SanDiegoG35;267148]yo ocklasse was this the NXT 2.0 you were talking about?[IMG]http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/images/NXT20paste.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

Yeah, that's the one.

thanks man, haha i know ive been a bug about all this, i appreciate it

Anytime.

has anyone stripped off the clear coating due to being so etched beyond repair? I did this with a set of veilsides and kept them that way, had no problem with haziness stayed pretty clean

wheels will get oxidation with out the clear coat on bare metal, if you use certain cleaning products, so its good to use a polish to put a invisible layer of protection if you have removed the clear coat.