I'm buying 4 new rims from wheel collision(because I'm too lazy to clean them my damm self).Anyway I was wondering what the guys who bought them use to clean their rims. I've used stuff that supposedly was safe on clear coated wheels only to find out that it wasn't and I don't want to screw them up-I'd like them to last a few years at least !

You always use soap and water. Never any chemicals. If you have to use chemicals to keep a new wheel clean.. then you're abusing it and should just hand them over to me :wink:

Seriously, though. Just use the same car shampoo that you use for the car body. Check the FAQ on wheels.

Regards,
James R

New wheels are nice..so treat them that way. A nice rag with mild soap ane water will get the break dust off every time...as long as you do it at least twice a week. If you run through mud or something bad make sure you give the wheels a spray from the hose when you get home..this will help maintain the nice shine.

And above all wax them with something like Mother's wheel wax often!
The more wax you have on the bare metal the better!! More protection from scrathces and road crap.

Ooo..... Make sure you let your brakes/wheels cool down before shooting them with cold water!

Just got one of the rims today and Wheel collison recommends soap and water :deal: so soap and water it is....its just really nice to have rims that arn't yellow from the clear coat fade
Old POS rim..back to wheel collision you go buddy!!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v174/gmprosnik/ow.jpg
New rim soon to be mounted
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v174/gmprosnik/nw.jpg

In Canada, they run for 120$Cdn each.

My home refinished one got 5 wax coats before mounted.
Monday, Tuesday... got installed Saturday!

Easy to clean now with the normal CAR wash shampoo..

Celica GTS:

Those wheels are so pretty and shiny they :bling:

Regards,
James R

AWESOME

An easy way to clean your wheels. The old paint stripper method for removing clear coat. Not only does it remove clear coat but it removes the dirt as well.

It leaves them very clean when you are done. Also the outside lip has a nice little polish to it underneath.

Has anyone tried to re-clear their rims after stripping?

i probably will at some point... when i get time on a weekend :twisted:

Well got my wheels mounted and put on today..when I went to get my tools to pull off the cap to make it easier on the guy doing the work- I had a sudden coronary. As I reached into my drivers side quarter panel access panel I reached down and grabbed the bag and I thought I was bobbing for apples.Yes I have water intrusion somewhere I thought as I cursed a storm. I quickly removed the rubber drain plug and let it drain. Later in the day I noticed that the water hasn't been sitting long so I suspect the a violent downpour we had the otehr day was the culprit.i cleaned it up and undercaoted the whole area just in case any more water appears.Ahhhhh :crazyeye:

After stripping under the faq section on refinishing wheels I clearcoated them. The first set I did not clearcoat and the break dust and salt from the winter destroyed them. So I refinished 12 wheels and they look brand ne. The clearcoat is needed when you strip and paint them. You have to clear them in low humidity and nice sun to bake it on the wheel. I could sell a set of 4 or more if interested, email me. I am going to do another set in the next couple of weeks, when i get time

Kevin,
Do you have pix of your offered wheels?
Did/would you do a write-up of the refinish procedure used?

AlanG

just picked up 4 more wheels today to refinish. I can get a picture to you just give me whatever I need to give to my friend and he can send the pictures. I am not very good on this computer stuff. I guess all he needs is the email address

do you have a part number? I,m looking for a set of stock wheels and cant seem to find any that people want to part with. :roll:

I checked out there site.
can you give me more info on the wheels??/ price ,shipping costs...etc. thanks 8)

Well got my wheels mounted and put on today..when I went to get my tools to pull off the cap to make it easier on the guy doing the work- I had a sudden coronary. As I reached into my drivers side quarter panel access panel I reached down and grabbed the bag and I thought I was bobbing for apples.Yes I have water intrusion somewhere I thought as I cursed a storm. I quickly removed the rubber drain plug and let it drain. Later in the day I noticed that the water hasn't been sitting long so I suspect the a violent downpour we had the otehr day was the culprit.i cleaned it up and undercaoted the whole area just in case any more water appears.Ahhhhh :crazyeye:

Getting ready to order:Wheel 69144, 14x7" machined finish, $120 each + s/h.Shipping and handling is $23.00 per wheel.$572.00 for the set. from http://www.wheelcollision.com.

Did you clear coat any of the new rims or did you just mount them up and put them on?????????

I just mounted them...they already came clearcoated-you should end up with one of my rims as I returned mine for the credit

I just mounted them...they already came clearcoated-you should end up with one of my rims as I returned mine for the credit

Thats alot of money for refinnished wheels..Is it realy worth sending back your old ones for 20.00 bucks???

For me it offset my shipping costs

do you have a part number? I,m looking for a set of stock wheels and cant seem to find any that people want to part with. :roll:

I checked out there site.
can you give me more info on the wheels??/ price ,shipping costs...etc. thanks 8)
i am, got set of 5, with tires. better hurry, b4 i put them on my suzuki...

DSJones and others. PENDING GROUP BUY Announcement
Please wait a few days before ordering. I am negotiating a group buy for our wheels with Wheel Collision and should be able to announce by Mon or Tue.

AlanG

DSJones and others. PENDING GROUP BUY Announcement
Please wait a few days before ordering. I am negotiating a group buy for our wheels with Wheel Collision and should be able to announce by Mon or Tue.

AlanG

Now you tell me! I just bought my second wheel...LOL...I'm buying one wheel at a time as that's all my wife will allow

Now you tell me! I just bought my second wheel...LOL...I'm buying one wheel at a time as that's all my wife will allow
:ptdr: :ptdr:

I like the stock rims when they look new...I hate them when u have to clean them again..so i just want to get the painted bronze or black :twisted:

DSJones and others. PENDING GROUP BUY Announcement
Please wait a few days before ordering. I am negotiating a group buy for our wheels with Wheel Collision and should be able to announce by Mon or Tue.

AlanG

Any news yet..I had hoped to hear from you by now..

I am getting the last detail worked out tomorrow (Mon.)

AlanG

I am getting the last detail worked out tomorrow (Mon.)

AlanG

cool ...let me know :P

Spoke to Wheel Collision today and expect to have the final confirmed deal in my email tomorrow.
AlanG

Met with Mike P this last weekend and saw the finished wheel. The pics do not do it justice. The finish is so sharp, as if they had just been machined. I have some refinished wheels and they are not even close to these wheels. You get what you pay for.

Tom

Group buy arranged. see details under group buy.

AlanG

Celica GTS and others who may have recently bought WCC restored rims. Post your invoice# and count on the group buy thread for possible rebate.