Finally put my Work GS4's on.

Wiggins3377 · 06-05-2012, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

Soap and water. Never use wheel cleaner. Sometimes use a thin plastic scraper thing with a microfiber wrapped around it to get under the edge of the spokes.

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Good to know. Why are you so against wheel cleaner?

RavSpec · 06-05-2012, 09:16 AM

Soup and water only!!! Don't use any wheel cleaner!

fuct · 06-05-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RavSpec

Soup and water only!!! Don't use any wheel cleaner!

soup

FuszNissan · 06-05-2012, 09:49 AM

Soup ...lol

KaienZ34 · 06-05-2012, 11:09 AM

What time of soap? Zipwax car wash soap is what i use on my rays and the more pricey soap on the car. Is that good or dish soap hand soap?? Just throwing a few things out there so i can narrow it down some. Thanks again...

KaienZ34 · 06-05-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Wiggins3377

Good to know. Why are you so against wheel cleaner?

Wheel cleaners have some pretty strong acids in them like at the car wash, even the touchless ones stay away from. They are really meant for super dirty wheels like on big trucks 18 wheelers and whatnot.

Liquid_G · 06-05-2012, 12:00 PM

Yep.. Also I wouldn't use dish soap either.. Most have degreasers in them that will pull the wax right off your car. Probably not as big a deal for wheels unless you've waxed them too..

I just use regular old car wash soap and wash each one by hand with a microfiber cloth after I'm done cleaning the car. It's kind of a pain but that's part of the joy of owning aftermarket wheels.

RavSpec · 06-05-2012, 12:34 PM

all WORK Wheels comes with clear coat on the lip and also on the painted face.

It's to prevent oxidation and keep them high polish / shinny.

Using wheels cleaner might damage the clear coat.

KaienZ34 · 06-05-2012, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquid_G

Yep.. Also I wouldn't use dish soap either.. Most have degreasers in them that will pull the wax right off your car. Probably not as big a deal for wheels unless you've waxed them too..

I just use regular old car wash soap and wash each one by hand with a microfiber cloth after I'm done cleaning the car. It's kind of a pain but that's part of the joy of owning aftermarket wheels.

So the cheaper car wash soap like zipwax should be fine for the wheels?

RavSpec · 06-05-2012, 12:43 PM

yes, or anything that you wash the body of the car since those soap are usually clear coat safe.

KaienZ34 · 06-05-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RavSpec

yes, or anything that you wash the body of the car since those soap are usually clear coat safe.

Thanks again..much rep my good man....

fuct · 06-05-2012, 04:38 PM

never, never, never use dish washing soap on your car. yes its good at getting the wax off if you plan to clay then reapply a protective coating but it will also eat up plastic parts.

i know from experience.

Puma0183 · 06-08-2012, 12:22 AM

That Z is hot. Congrats bro. No car can wear those kind of rims like a Z.

future370zzz · 06-10-2012, 12:17 AM

Nice wheels. What is the color code for the lip and mesh? Nevermind, just found it.

Z-Girl 12 · 06-11-2012, 09:08 PM

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Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 44	Yep.. Also I wouldn't use dish soap either.. Most have degreasers in them that will pull the wax right off your car. Probably not as big a deal for wheels unless you've waxed them too.. I just use regular old car wash soap and wash each one by hand with a microfiber cloth after I'm done cleaning the car. It's kind of a pain but that's part of the joy of owning aftermarket wheels. __________________

06-05-2012, 12:34 PM	#128 (permalink)
RavSpec A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY Posts: 2,532 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 19	all WORK Wheels comes with clear coat on the lip and also on the painted face. It's to prevent oxidation and keep them high polish / shinny. Using wheels cleaner might damage the clear coat. __________________ RavSpec - Your Custom JDM Wheel Source. W: www.RavSpec.com . E: sales@ravspec.com . T: 631-586-3520 WORK Wheels, RAYS, ADVAN, WEDS, Super Star Financing Option: www.ravspec.com/finance

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RavSpec A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY Posts: 2,532 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 19	yes, or anything that you wash the body of the car since those soap are usually clear coat safe. __________________ RavSpec - Your Custom JDM Wheel Source. W: www.RavSpec.com . E: sales@ravspec.com . T: 631-586-3520 WORK Wheels, RAYS, ADVAN, WEDS, Super Star Financing Option: www.ravspec.com/finance

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fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	never, never, never use dish washing soap on your car. yes its good at getting the wax off if you plan to clay then reapply a protective coating but it will also eat up plastic parts. i know from experience.

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future370zzz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 555 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Nice wheels. What is the color code for the lip and mesh? Nevermind, just found it. Last edited by future370zzz; 06-10-2012 at 12:48 AM.

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