Am I screwing up my rims

[BIGSWOLE]

I have 2010 Camaro SS with stock wheels.I'm pretty sure they're describe as polished aluminum.Before I received my Adams supplies I would just wash with car wash soap and that would be it. Lately I have been using all purpose cleaner mixed with bottled water,50/50.Iv'e been hearing varying opinions on the subject.Either they don't have clear and what I'm doing is fine or they were sprayed with clear and I need to put a layer of wax on them.Any advice from a fellow camaro owner or experienced detailer would be great.

[camaro2ssblack]

Our rims are clearcoated, therefore, treat them the same way you do your paint...

You can wash with Adams soap, clay, polish, glaze and wax if you want to..

Personally for routine maintenance I just wash, dry and wipe down with detail spray.

[MAYBEN]

[Team Adam's]

Your stock wheels are clear coated... no ifs ands or butts about it. Unless you've invested in a set of aftermarket wheels you're dealing with coated/painted aluminum. Regardless of the surface you should wax or seal your wheels regularly. They need protection just like any other surface of the car to prevent damage.

[Chris@Adams]

Post up some pics of your car!

[the1inblue]

I have the midnight painted wheels and I just GWC with water. After that I put a coat of MSW on it for protection.

[BIGSWOLE]

Post up some pics of your car!

 

If you look up the thread, "first Adams treatment on SS", you'll be able to see a few. Those are my most recent pictures and for some reason it won't let me upload it to two different threads.