Stan0324

Have a set of Forgeline Wheels coming in a few weeks. As stated, they are polished aluminum and clear coated. What is the best and safest product to use to clean and maintain them ?

yamabob

I'd give them a good soap and water washing a quick ipa wipe down and apply some Gtechniq C5 wheel armor to them

justplainjim

I agree, if they're coated I would think all you would need to clean them is soap and water..

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

Clearcoated = Treat them like paint.

1. Use a good safe wheel cleaner as needed (P21S, DP, Griots)
2. Consider using Wheel Woolies or Speedway brush to clean barrels
3. Coat them with a Wheel Coating, or my favorite G-techniqs Wheel Armor

After this, most the time a simple car wash and water (or rinseless wash) is all that's needed to keep the wheels pristine.

Stan0324

Thanks for all the responses

tmryann

Sonax full effect makes cleaning my wheels easier. This product is safe on clear coated rims.

Stan0324

My order just came in from AutoGeek. I bought G-techniqs Wheel Armor. Before I bought it, I called and asked if one bottle would do all 4 wheels (2 19's and 2 20's). I was told yes because you only use a little bit. Well, the bottle is quite small. At $35 per bottle I hope yes was the right answer.

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

easily ... no need to overapply. Barrels too ...

Wait until the first time you wash them after application. It beads and literally looks like the water sliding off them.

Stan0324

thanks