Rims and Rubber

[TSVMPS]

I have an 09 MPS Luxury and of course it has the standard rims and rubber that came with it. So my question, what do you use and what would recommend to keep them nice and shiny.

I went to Super cheap for a gander and saw some Megs products there, but it is said only use on blah blah blah and then I knew I was stuffed and clueless

Mayday Mayday ...

[ZAS]

Roger Mayday

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but standard 6MPS wheels are painted, so you have nothing to worry about regarding wheel cleaners (I'm assuming that's the sort of product you were looking at).

When you have bare metal wheels you have to stay clear of acid based cleaners as it stains them. Painted ones no dramas. So if anything for you, stay away from "acid free" cleaners cause they don't clean as well!

[Velocity Red]

Roger Mayday

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but standard 6MPS wheels are painted, so you have nothing to worry about regarding wheel cleaners (I'm assuming that's the sort of product you were looking at).

When you have bare metal wheels you have to stay clear of acid based cleaners as it stains them. Painted ones no dramas. So if anything for you, stay away from "acid free" cleaners cause they don't clean as well!

I too could be wrong here but I believe you shouldnt use acid based cleaners on your painted wheels if they have any paint missing (i.e. "gutter rash", etc) because the acid will attack the exposed metal.

Someone please correct me if I am wrong???

As my rims (unfortunately) arent perfect I wont use acid based cleaners on them. I just use a sponge (thats saved for washing rims and wheels and nothng else) and the remains of the car wash bucket when finished washing the car. That sponge and a wheel brush to get into tight spots. Works for me.

As for the rubber, I use Armor All "Extreme Tyre Shine". Comes in a squeeze bottle. Spray it on, wipe off the overspray on the rims with a rag and leave it. (DONT wipe overspray on tyres tho.) Looks schmick.

Good luck with it,

Leon

[TSVMPS]

Now I will be showing my ignorance, I have a MPS3, are rims different to the MPS6?

[mazda6mps]

use Simple Green for your rims....that is what i use - pick it up from bunnings for a couple of bucks, and spend the rest of a good wheel brush to get the brake dust off the front.

[lup15]

i just use the left over water after i clean the car. they are stock wheels and not jap pieces so I dont think they require extra special care. i've got a crappy sponge to use for the wheels and a lug nut brush (which is great to use)

anyone have a good tyre shine product? I dont really like the gel stuff cause it doesnt get on evenly when the tyre has ridges n stuff.

[ZAS]

Get yourself a good wheel sealant and forget the wheel cleaners altogether.

Also, 3MPS wheels are painted.

[Velocity Red]

i just use the left over water after i clean the car. they are stock wheels and not jap pieces so I dont think they require extra special care. i've got a crappy sponge to use for the wheels and a lug nut brush (which is great to use)

anyone have a good tyre shine product? I dont really like the gel stuff cause it doesnt get on evenly when the tyre has ridges n stuff.

As for the rubber, I use Armor All "Extreme Tyre Shine". Comes in a squeeze bottle. Spray it on, wipe off the overspray on the rims with a rag and leave it. (DONT wipe overspray on tyres tho.) Looks schmick.

Leon

[shakespeare]

Get yourself a good wheel sealant and forget the wheel cleaners altogether.

Also, 3MPS wheels are painted.

I use this product which I got from ZAS, works great on my black painted rims, makes it so much easier to clean

Prima Wheel Armour AIO Wheel Sealant | Prima Car Care Products | Premium Quality Detailing Products

[Gluttony]

I'm with Leon, i use armour all on wheels and rubber and comes up nice and clean.