Painted alloy rims need help..whats your advice?

[Krazy Ken]

I recently bought a pre-owned Ford Focus ZX3. The car has 6 spoke factory alloy rims (painted). The front rims have some streaking, perhaps from a overly harsh cleaner, and some black discoloration from brake dust. I used Meguiars wheel cleaner to get the majority of the **** off the wheels and they are pretty decent looking. What do I do to get some of the streaking and discoloration off the wheels? Since they are painted should I use clay, paint cleaner or what? I am asuming that treating the wheels just like any other painted surface is the best course of action. Your advice is greatly appriciated

Thanks,
Krazy Ken

[Murr1525]

Yes, you can use an old or dedicated piece of clay on yoru wheels, and use a paint cleaner, or cleaner/wax, etc.

Hopefully they didnt use too harsh of a cleaner, and you will be ok.

[Krazy Ken]

Thanks...
I used clay on the wheels, followed up with deep crystal paint claener, Deep Crystal Polish and then wax. The wheels now look nearly new. I wish I had taken some before and after pictures to post here because the difference is fantastic!