Black Rims

[catman600]

How do I make these black rims shine? What do I use as well? I don’t have a polisher or interested in getting one. Thanks 

[Nickfire20]

Wheels are a big one for me.

 

So first you need to really clean those bad boys up, including the barrels

 

heres a great kit to start https://adamspolishes.com/products/adam-s-ultimate-wheel-and-tire-kit

 

A machine would be great, but you can not always get all the nooks and crannies,  you can try this https://adamspolishes.com/products/adam-s-revive-fine-hand-car-polish

 

And then for your last step to protect them, there are many options,  The Spray coating is great and adds a ton of shine, Ceramic  Boost, or CS3 would also be great items, that add protection and gloss
 

 

On mine here, they were already coated , but once a year I have been using the Hand Polish, then Spray Coating,  and now I will maintain with the CS3.
 

Edited May 26, 2020 by Nickfire20

[catman600]

1 hour ago, Nickfire20 said:

Wheels are a big one for me.

 

So first you need to really clean those bad boys up, including the barrels

 

heres are great kit to start https://adamspolishes.com/products/adam-s-ultimate-wheel-and-tire-kit

 

A machine would be great, but you can not always get all the nooks and crannies,  you try this https://adamspolishes.com/products/adam-s-revive-fine-hand-car-polish

 

And then for your last step to protect them, there are many options,  The Spray coating is great and adds a ton of shine, Ceramic  Boost, or CS3 would also be great items, that add protection and gloss
 

 

On mine here, they were already coated , but once a year I have been using the Hand Polish, then Spray Coating,  and now I will maintain with the CS3.
 

I used wheel and tire cleaner to clean them up so now if I use some revive hand polish that should do it then? Follow up with a ceramic spray and all should be shined up like new. 

[falcaineer]

Treat those factory wheels just like paint. Clean thoroughly, polish and prep if you're going to coat them. If you want the longest lasting protection, use the Wheel Coating. Ceramic Spray Coating is a great alternative, just don't expect the same longevity you would see with it on paint. Maintain the coating with any of the silica-infused products, and about every wash is fine as even Ceramic Boost will degrade faster on wheels than paint.

[GXPaycheck]

I assume they are painted and clear coated (looks like it). You really need to know what the finish is before you start. 

[catman600]

2 minutes ago, GXPaycheck said:

I assume they are painted and clear coated (looks like it). You really need to know what the finish is before you start. 

I have I idea as I just purchased it a month ago. I’ll see what I can dig up via the internet before I go all in. Thanks for the heads up. 

[BRZN]

Those really appear to be stock OEM wheels. Follow Nick's advise above and you'll be set. Ceramic Boost wipe down after every wash will keep them looking great all summer and into the fall.