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Forum: Car Care Discussion
07-03-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,374
Posted By Jim D.

Consider them touch-up spots... the edge of the...

Consider them touch-up spots... the edge of the hood may have been resprayed in color, so look for a tape line. If they did that, the clearcoat may have a different texture in a broader area as they...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-19-2017, 06:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,759
Posted By Jim D.

Mothers makes a trim cleaner that will remove...

Mothers makes a trim cleaner that will remove even NuFinish from most textured plastic: Back-to-Black Heavy Duty Trim & Plastic Cleaner -- it's in a box with a brush, available at the major auto...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-30-2017, 12:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,759
Posted By Jim D.

Mothers Back-to-Black Heavy Duty Trim Cleaner...

Mothers Back-to-Black Heavy Duty Trim Cleaner works real well and is formulated for this. Available online and at local auto parts stores.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-25-2017, 06:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,209
Posted By Jim D.

Window stickers and other informational materials...

Window stickers and other informational materials are pretty exact with regard to what they call modern Corvette wheel finishes, or else they'd be in trouble.

For example:

- Chrome is chrome...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-21-2017, 01:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,209
Posted By Jim D.

Again, I have yet to see a clearcoated chrome...

Again, I have yet to see a clearcoated chrome plate wheel. PVD chrome is clearcoated, and technically some types of plastic chrome may be clearcoated, but I'm not that knowledgeable about plastic...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-20-2017, 02:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,209
Posted By Jim D.

There is a lot of confusion about wheel coatings...

There is a lot of confusion about wheel coatings and platings.

I have never seen a clearcoated chrome plated wheel, so some more information on that would be insightful.

Chrome plate is...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-14-2017, 01:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,209
Posted By Jim D.

I said it before and I'll say it again......

I said it before and I'll say it again... dissolve the brake dust first.

Luckily chrome wheel cleaners don't dissolve chrome plate or paint or tires when used as directed, but they are formulated...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-14-2017, 12:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,209
Posted By Jim D.

Again, I'll say it's better to dissolve the brake...

Again, I'll say it's better to dissolve the brake dust than scrub at it (which is causing the abrasions).

Use an acidic wheel cleaner formulated for chrome; "all wheel" cleaners are not...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-11-2017, 12:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,209
Posted By Jim D.

0000 steel wool is generally safe. But...

0000 steel wool is generally safe.

But please don't confuse a metal polish with a chrome polish -- compounds that polish bare metal effectively (e.g., stainless steel exhaust tips or bare aluminum...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-10-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,209
Posted By Jim D.

I would suggest getting an acid-based wheel...

I would suggest getting an acid-based wheel cleaner from your local auto parts store -- dissolve the brake dust rather than scrubbing it away and risk permanently abrading your chrome finish.
Forum: Car Care Discussion
02-13-2017, 12:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,437
Posted By Jim D.

I often don't, but you probably should, as it...

I often don't, but you probably should, as it gives you a chance to rinse out chemicals and lint left behind from manufacturing... and it gives you a chance to inspect them for any stray debris that...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-30-2017, 07:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,601
Posted By Jim D.

Yes, certainly it is important to identify the...

Yes, certainly it is important to identify the finish one is cleaning -- common wheel finishes include polished aluminum with a clearcoat, chrome plate, black chrome (PVD) or bright chrome-like (also...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-30-2017, 01:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,601
Posted By Jim D.

Try a chrome-specific wheel cleaner and something...

Try a chrome-specific wheel cleaner and something like a Wheel Woolie.

The Wheel Woolie is still gentle, but I find it has better agitation ability than the brush you are using, and it doesn't...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-16-2017, 12:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,243
Posted By Jim D.

We've talked about cleaners and sealers, but what...

We've talked about cleaners and sealers, but what is actually wrong with the wheels?

You say they're not shiny, but what exactly does that mean?

Black wheels likely have the need for defect...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-11-2017, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,601
Posted By Jim D.

Generally follow the cover maker recommendations,...

Generally follow the cover maker recommendations, and if you don't have a tag on the cover, there should be help online at their website.

Most seem to say only use a large front loader machine...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-05-2017, 02:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,066
Posted By Jim D.

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you......

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you... still catching-up after the holidays.

There is likely no "lazy way" for this.

I think your only "lazy way" choices are either an aluminum wheel...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
12-28-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,066
Posted By Jim D.

Not having used jelly products in ages, my more...

Not having used jelly products in ages, my more recent experience has been that pitting would generally only be removed by a traditional polishing/leveling the surface, with a product like Mothers...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-20-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,203
Posted By Jim D.

If you want to work by hand, try a quality...

If you want to work by hand, try a quality scratch remover and see if that does the job for you.

Mothers California Gold Scratch Remover is excellent on wheel coatings.

Autogeek sells it, and...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-17-2016, 01:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,400
Posted By Jim D.

You're dealing with two different types of...

You're dealing with two different types of surfaces.

The wheels are cast aluminum, right? It's a rather porous finish, especially in the slots (unless they're painted). Washing might have...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
05-03-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 891
Posted By Jim D.

If they do come off, they could be stains from...

If they do come off, they could be stains from fallout such as brake dust, as suggested above. The fallout may be gone, but the stains remain.

Try the least-aggressive method first... cleaner wax,...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
04-21-2016, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,086
Posted By Jim D.

I'll agree the UV coating has degraded and is...

I'll agree the UV coating has degraded and is coming off of the base transparent polycarbonate roof. It will get worse.

These are a challenge because of the sheer acreage of the roof, but you are...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
03-22-2016, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,677
Posted By Jim D.

If a car wash or APC and a moderately stiff brush...

If a car wash or APC and a moderately stiff brush like a detail brush does not remove it,
Mothers Back-to-Black Trim Cleaner is excellent for this job.

And yes, a dressing applied to the trim...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
03-18-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,305
Posted By Jim D.

Wash the towels again with liquid detergent and...

Wash the towels again with liquid detergent and do an extra rinse with about 1/4 cup of distilled white vinegar. I usually wash no more than 24 towels at a time.

Tumble dry medium heat with dryer...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
03-04-2016, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,071
Posted By Jim D.

Black chrome is most commonly PVD. Keep in...

Black chrome is most commonly PVD.

Keep in mind that black chrome is not true chrome plate, but the process called "physical vapor deposition" or sometimes branded "PermaChrome" or another such...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
01-15-2016, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,159
Posted By Jim D.

Just try re-applying wax (the same wax or a...

Just try re-applying wax (the same wax or a different wax -- your choice) in the same area. Remove as directed. That should solve your problem.

Clay should also solve your problem, but you'll need...
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