Painted Wheels???

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dcapone

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Hi,



I just bought a new car and I'm unsure of exactly what type of wheels are it. They have a carbon fiber type color, and I have a feeling they may be painted wheels but I really don't know for sure. The car is an 07 Acura TL Type S, with the standard 17 inch wheels.



I have also attached a picture if that helps any.



Basically, I'm looking for the best method of keeping the wheels clean. Can you use a metal polish still, etc....
 

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they look painted...polish and wax just like the paint on your car, use the same steps and products on them as you do your car paint.
 
Any harm in using a Motherball (a new one without product on it) to apply the polishes/waxes?



I can see getting a PC in there being not as friendly as using a motherball.
 
I wouldn't use ANYTHING powered by a drill to apply wax. I've been washing similar wheels and applying a cleaner wax followed by a sealant (Meguiar's cleaner wax & Nxt High Tech wax or #21 from their professional line) by hand for years.



Despite Chip Fooses's commercials, I doubt a powerball or any power tool can get into all those nooks and crannies of your wheels anyway.
 
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