Black Painted Wheels

jared duramax

jared duramax

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I have a set of Black XD Hoss wheels with some super light scratches on them from washing. what would you all reccomend for cleaning, polishing, and waxing (if it is even possible)

I would post some pictures of them but the truck is getting painted with Ferrarie Black Paint :rockon

Thank You
Jared
 
jared duramax said:
I have a set of Black XD Hoss wheels with some super light scratches on them from washing. what would you all reccomend for cleaning, polishing, and waxing (if it is even possible)

I would post some pictures of them but the truck is getting painted with Ferrarie Black Paint :rockon

Thank You
Jared
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Welcome to the site from Sonoma County CA


I would use a chemical based polish to start, a paint cleaner is the same thing...then have a look at what you have left for scratches...you might require a light cut polish...something like Poorboys ssr1 or polish with carnauba...then for protection I would use a sealant...like the Poorboys wheel sealant...or any decent sealant that you might have
 
well i just went out and pulled the wheels off the truck before it went into the paint booth and put my stock wheels on the truck

so now i can clean them up and get them looking perfect.

i washed them all with a wool mit that i use just for wheels and cleaned the tires with a light degreaser and a stiff scrub brush.

i started to work on the wheels with 3M Ultrafina and it did not help. so i moved on to 3M's polishing compound and finished them with ultrafina it helped a little but really didnt make a difference like it does with paint. so now i am thinking about trying rubbing compound then polishing compound then ultrafina but i am afraid that rubbing compound will make my scratches worse because it is extreamly abrasive.

i have been looking at DP wheel glaze and the poorboys products what do you think is a better application for my needs. Also i am about to purchase the entire line of Pinnical products since my truck is getting repainted, is this the best line for black paint or should i be looking at different brands. I am a believer that sticking with one brand from the begining is much better than always switching but maybe i am just crazy:D
 
Your clear on the wheels might need a rotary buffer to get it hot enough to remove the scratches...going to a more aggressive product IMO is not the answer..what are you using to apply the compounds with?

You want to work with cotton or terry cloth, it gets a better bite on the surface...

heavier compounds will haze and put some minor marring that you will then have to polish out...not a big deal but be aware that its going to do that..

As for what is a good product to use on your paint...Poorboys is one of the better...its easy to work with..not expensive, very verstile..the Pinnicale line is also very good...IMO its a tossup as to which one you get...mixing products is no big deal...just have to watch that you are getting a good bond is all...some don't like to play with each other...but that's far and few.
 
i am using a foam pad to apply the compound and a blue microfiber to remove it. i think i am going to have to pull out the drill with some foam pads and give it a try. i will be reporting back.

i think i am going to be ordering the pinnical line as i have heard nothing but great things when working with black paint
 
jared duramax said:
i am using a foam pad to apply the compound and a blue microfiber to remove it. i think i am going to have to pull out the drill with some foam pads and give it a try. i will be reporting back.

i think i am going to be ordering the pinnical line as i have heard nothing but great things when working with black paint
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The foam pad that you are using by hand is the problem...I suspected it was something like that...you need something like terry or cotton they get a better bite on the surface and will improve your results...trust me in this.

Foam is for finishing not cutting
 
i have the same rims and mine had light scratches. i used a terry cloth and some poorboys propolish and worked like a charm, now i just have to finish the rest of em.
 
I'm hesitant to make this recommendation because I know they get some bad press but this might be a good place for a mini PowerBall. This is one of the few places I use mine. Surprisingly it works pretty well in tight areas like wheels. I have a Flitz ball also and it is a little more aggressive but I'm not sure they make a small one for tight areas.
 
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