How to Clean & Recondition Tahoe PPV Black Wheel?
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Tonyrodz
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How bad are yours? Pics?
I took my wheels off and used a wire wheel to knock off any loose crap and if it was bad enough a sanding pad to remove the rest. I have a few different kinds of sanding wheel attachments, flap wheels as well as scotch brite wheels. Usually a heavy wire wheel will do the trick unless you want to remove it all to bare metal. I removed it all.
Then I stuck some index cards along the edge of the rim and sprayed away.
It worked well and has held up but I'll be doing it again with a better paint in the near future. Did my wife's car the same way.
Then I stuck some index cards along the edge of the rim and sprayed away.
It worked well and has held up but I'll be doing it again with a better paint in the near future. Did my wife's car the same way.
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In all honesty, just from the pictures. I'm not sure a cleaner will do the trick.
It looks like they are rusting through faded and peeling.
My wheels looked similar to yours, there was too much loose debris and bare metal exposed for me to even try to clean them.
As for what to use. I have some Chemical Guys Honeydew, VSS and Jetseal. Haven't tried it on my wheels, will give it a whirl after I repaint them. Basically set up like your washing your car. Clean thoroughly with good foam and bristle brush, clay bar, clean again, rinse and dry (quick version). You can compound them, then polish then wax.
You could try some 3m compound to see what it does. Use a hand applicator and try it out.
It looks like they are rusting through faded and peeling.
My wheels looked similar to yours, there was too much loose debris and bare metal exposed for me to even try to clean them.
As for what to use. I have some Chemical Guys Honeydew, VSS and Jetseal. Haven't tried it on my wheels, will give it a whirl after I repaint them. Basically set up like your washing your car. Clean thoroughly with good foam and bristle brush, clay bar, clean again, rinse and dry (quick version). You can compound them, then polish then wax.
You could try some 3m compound to see what it does. Use a hand applicator and try it out.
Ilikemtb999
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I think it’s time for a cleanup and repaint.
