Monza Shadows

[Snooze]

I washed my car for the first time today.  I went with the two bucket and microfibre mit method, which worked well.  Sorry no more photos yet as it got too dark!

I decided that the sponge I used to wash my old car with would suffice for cleaning my wheels.  Sadly I was mistaken!  After washing the first wheel I noticed lots of micro scratches as a result of using the sponge.  I was pretty gutted to say the least!  Especially as all my wheels were refurbed by the stealer before I purchased the car.  Luckily I had another microfibre mit so I continued with the two bucket method for the remaining wheels.

Now my question is, is there anything I can do to remove the micro scratches?  I thought perhaps polishing the alloy, but then thought maybe that would remove the protective coating and make things worse?  Can anyone lend any advice as it would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

[scotpak]

My advice is forget the scratches and drive the car!! Life is too short to worry about MICRO scratches.

[mkviken]

good practice is to clean the wheels first then the car (different water of course)

something like SRP will probably be fine to hide the scratched your talking about. its good for minor blemishes.

[Ginge 35Edition]

good practice is to clean the wheels first then the car (different water of course)

Ouch, the best method is to repeat the two bucket method on ya wheels including a dedicated wheel only wash mit.

[Snoopy]

As Ken I would try Autoglym super resin polish, then reseal, sealent, then wax it.

[Jimmymature]

As Ken I would try Autoglym super resin polish, then reseal, sealent, then wax it.

Yeah seal them ASAP.

I use JetSeal 109 and then RimWax on top of it.


Jim

[p3asa]

Machine polishing will take the micro scratches out.
I machine polished my Vancouvers and couldn't believe the difference even although I use the 2 bucket method and a microfibre cloth.

[dubber36]

good practice is to clean the wheels first then the car (different water of course)

Ouch, the best method is to repeat the two bucket method on ya wheels including a dedicated wheel only wash mit.

I do my wheels first using 2 buckets and their own mf wash mitt, followed by the wheel arches using the same water, but an even older mitt, then onto the car having washed out both buckets and got my very best lambswool mitt.

[Ginge 35Edition]

good practice is to clean the wheels first then the car (different water of course)

Ouch, the best method is to repeat the two bucket method on ya wheels including a dedicated wheel only wash mit.

I do my wheels first using 2 buckets and their own mf wash mitt, followed by the wheel arches using the same water, but an even older mitt, then onto the car having washed out both buckets and got my very best lambswool mitt.

Boom! Now there's a pro!

[dubber36]

Oh, and I also mix in a splash of snow foam in with the shampoo to do the wheels and arches. If you leave it to dwell, it makes a better job of loosening the grime.