Hey all. Picked up a set of 18" polished california special rims. I purchased them a few years ago with 200 miles on them and have kept them exceptionally clean.

The Issue? They appear almost dull. I have tried mothers mag and aluminum, wheel wax, conventional wax, and chrome polish on a small section without any results.

What is the best product to use on these rims? Someone in my town has a CS with factory rims and they almost blind you when he drives by. Short of chasing the guy down " I almost attempted once but was not in my mustang" what do you guys use???
Thanks!

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Thanka all!!!

 

I believe the polished wheels you have are clear coated, so you don't want to use a metal polish just a good all purpose wheel cleaner and maybe a coat of wax. The CS you saw probably has the chrome version(From Ford) of your wheel. See this link. ===>

 

This is the polished wheel you probably have.

 

Good question I Just got same wheels yesterday.... I used all purpose windex lol was in a hurry

 

Soo anybody???

 

I just wash mine and use wax on them since they are clear coated. Keep in mind these wheels are polished aluminum not chrome... My wheels have never had the mirror finish like you would expect from chrome.

 

I'm about to polish the inside of my wheels to try an match the mirror finish... What kind of clear coat should I use?

 

The clear coat is from the factory. If you're going to strip it off so you can try and get a more mirror finish on the aluminum and re-clear them you might want to talk to someone who does paint and body...