Those of you that have the stock FX4 wheels, what are you using to clean and shine them with? I have the stock STX wheels and I am purchasing the stock FX4s. Different material so I figure I will have a slight change in product/method.

I have just been soaping mine and wiping them down really good in the drying process, but my current ones are the clearcoated wheels.


thanks,

themetermcse

 

I use the Meg's NXT metal/chrome polish on mine.

RP say this is the best on the market. I will need to give it a try.

http://www.heavymetalpolish.com/

Good luck!

 

thanks Strag....hey I was at Clinton Park Elem. yesterday in your neck of the woods. Staying with my sis tonight in the CP subdiv.

 

Hey man, sorry I never got back to your PM...

Like you I've just been using soapy water, a soft brush then a good rinse down. Which FX4 wheels are you getting, the 18" machined cast aluminum?

- NCSU

 

yeah....I'm buying them from captain morgan8. they are off of his 04.

no prob on the PM...figured you were busy....you know the group, just easy going, so wasn't an issue.

 

Awesome man!! Yeah I am in the Woodmoor Subdivision in Clinton. Your sis probably knows where it is.

PM me and I'd be glad to meet ya somewhere buddy!

 

maybe next time......haven't seen my nephews since last may. Thats when I'll probably be down again.

 

I would love to try it...i checked ebay, which one ?? there are few, i was not sure which one is correct for our Fx4 rims..

Thanks!
YOMAN!

 

GENTLEMEN!

I've never advocated utilizing METAL POLISH on CLEAR COATED WHEELS!

If your wheels are clear coated, you need to treat them like paint. To my knowledge, FoMoCo wheels have been coated, with few exceptions, for the past several years.

Metal polish is more abrasive than most polishes designed to deal with paint. Because of this, using the metal polish on the clear coat will deterorate the coating in a quick fashion and, further, you're not getting ANY protective qualities...

Think of it this way -- you wouldn't take metal polish to your passenger door.


-RP-

 

Even the stock FX4's? Thats what I am getting and wanting to find something to shine/protect them. here is what I am getting. These are off of captain morgan8's FX4

 

I believe that RP is saying that the FX4 wheel is clear coated. If that's the case, treat it like paint. With just some soapy water and a soft brush my wheels really shine! The only thing I've ever used metal polish on is my exhaust tips. I've heard that some people will wax their wheels (with a synthetic wax so it won't melt off as easily) but I never have.

- NCSU

 

Exactly.


And, yes. Even FX4 wheels.

 

GOTCHA!

Thanks!
YOMAN!

 

Thanks RP....just had to make sure

 

No problemo themetermcse! Glad to help, bud.