Caring for Aluminum Wheels

[35divg2]

I'm seeking advice how to care for "painted aluminum" wheels on a Lincoln MKS, which have a clear coat finish. Should I apply a sealant after the initial cleaning? If so, what is recommended?

[Nick Winn]

Re: Caring for Aluminum Wheels

If a moderately aggressive wheel cleaner is needed, Meguiar's Hot Rims Wheel & Tire Cleaner is recommended for factory clear coated wheels. With any wheel cleaner, be sure to apply to one wheel at a time from start to finish, follow the directions, and work on the wheels when they are cool to the touch and not hot from driving. If you are staying up on your maintenance and washing weekly, Meguiar's Hot Rims Aluminum Wheel Cleaner would suffice, and is less aggressive.

Meguiar's Hot Rims Wheel & Tire Cleaner

Meguiar's Hot Rims Aluminum Wheel Cleaner


Any of Meguiar's waxes or sealants are OK to use on glossy clear coated wheels, but because most wheel cleaners will remove wax, we often recommend using our Ultimate Quik Wax, as it is a spray wax, so it is much quicker to apply after using a wheel cleaner, while still providing great protection and gloss.

Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax

[35divg2]

Re: Caring for Aluminum Wheels

Thank you...I never considered using UQW, but will try it.

[The Guz]

Re: Caring for Aluminum Wheels

One other thing to note is that if you keep your wheels sealed, you only need soap and water after the initial cleaning with a wheel cleaner.

UQW works well as one can apply it after every wash. Simple and effective.

[gclark26]

Would PP365 be appropriate for wheel faces and barrels?

[davey g-force]

Re: Caring for Aluminum Wheels

Yes, that would be fine..