Cleaning matte black wheel

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charn_ph

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I got HRE p40 in texture black. I am wondering what is the best way to take care of them. Should I use wheel wax on them? Is it ok to use quick detail when drying the wheel? Lastly, I am getting water spot on the inside of the wheel after washing, what is the best way to get rid and prevent them.



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Clean often with mild soap and water. Don't let the dirt/grime build up. Use soft brushes to get into the tight areas. NO WAX OR SEALANT EVER!
 
DON'T use poliseal, or anything with polishing abilities. I uh, found this out with my matte finish wheels, and now have one semi-gloss wheel.



I did use some Opti Seal without major issues.
 
charn_ph said:
I got HRE p40 in texture black...
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Welcome to Autopia!



Most water spots are just mineral deposits from you water. Using a CRS deionizing system would solve that problem (at a considerable expense!).



What is the exact finish, is it anodizing?



The last set of HREs I had were black anodized, and I used Griot's Wheel Cleaner on them with zero problems.



I'm trying to remember....this has been a few years...but I'm pretty sure I never waxed/sealed them, but rather used a QD to give them just a *little* bit of a sheen, pretty much just enough to make them look "a bit cleaner than clean".
 
the color is similar to this one...most of the problems are when i finish washing them...fresh water spots remain on the inside of the wheel where i cant reach them....you guy think I should stay away from sealant and waxes?
 

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charn_ph said:
..most of the problems are when i finish washing them...fresh water spots remain on the inside of the wheel where i cant reach them....
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If you have an air compressor, just blow the water off with that.



you guy think I should stay away from sealant and waxes?
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I'd probably skip the waxes/etc. and just use a good wheel cleaner with maybe a QD afterwards.
 
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