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Old Mar 22, 2015 | 09:34 AM
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I'm looking to do a complete wheel off detailing of my wheels before the car comes out of storage. Looking for input and thoughts to the procedure I'm thinking of doing.

Remove Wheels
Wash with neutral ph cleaner
Treat with IronX
Clay bar
Apply some sort of ceramic coating.

Any thoughts on procedure or products is appreciated.
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Old Mar 22, 2015 | 11:55 AM
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I've used Sonax Wheel cleaner (it's ph neutral) and think it's good.


I always wear some gloves, and use my Daytona brush (and some other smaller brushes).


It smells terrible, but you pretty much just have to spray it on and let it work it's magic.
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Old Mar 22, 2015 | 08:40 PM
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Check out Adams wheel cleaner, just as good if not better than sonax and doesnt have the god awful smell!
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Originally Posted by Yetiman
I'm looking to do a complete wheel off detailing of my wheels before the car comes out of storage. Looking for input and thoughts to the procedure I'm thinking of doing.

Remove Wheels
Wash with neutral ph cleaner
Treat with IronX
Clay bar
Apply some sort of ceramic coating.

Any thoughts on procedure or products is appreciated.

I would highly suggest considering G-technics Wheel Armor for both the outside and barrels of the wheels as a final coating. A year from now you'll still be amazed at how easy they clean and bead.
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