[Searay55555]

I have the stock Bi-Color wheels, and have noticed the black paint scratches pretty easily when cleaning with even a microfiber. Has anyone else noticed this?

[TheDrivenGarage]

I haven't noticed it on my wheels. I have been using regular brushes and such on my wheels. How bad are your scratches?

[DSTR]

NO issues at all with a cloth or micro-fibre mit when cleaning. They seem durable. I wash by hand-- never an issue. Ive my wheels ceramic coated as well.

[Searay55555]

Originally Posted by TheDrivenGarage

I haven't noticed it on my wheels. I have been using regular brushes and such on my wheels. How bad are your scratches?

I’ll try to get some pics before I clean and them to Ceramic coat. More micro scratches.

[Searay55555]

Originally Posted by DSTR

NO issues at all with a cloth or micro-fibre mit when cleaning. They seem durable. I wash by hand— never an issue. Ive my wheels ceramic coated as well.

That’s my problem, I haven’t ceramic coated them yet. I will in a few weeks.

[AZG87]

Originally Posted by Searay55555

That’s my problem, I haven’t ceramic coated them yet. I will in a few weeks.

DB actually mentions not using MF on the wheels. After ceramic I just use damp paper towels no issue. If they get bad enough let me know there's a local shop that will repair scratched/ scuffed / damaged wheels I came across after I had an issue with a previous shop damaging a forged wheel. After they were done it actually looked brand new better than before the damage even. And they are pretty reasonable surprisingly. But usually means losing the car for about 2 days.

[Searay55555]

Originally Posted by AZG87

DB actually mentions not using MF on the wheels. After ceramic I just use damp paper towels no issue. If they get bad enough let me know there's a local shop that will repair scratched/ scuffed / damaged wheels I came across after I had an issue with a previous shop damaging a forged wheel. After they were done it actually looked brand new better than before the damage even. And they are pretty reasonable surprisingly. But usually means losing the car for about 2 days.

Interesting to hear MF isn’t recommended. There’s only a couple of spots, as when I started to see scratching I stopped. I might be able to just polish these couple spots before ceramic.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by AZG87

DB actually mentions not using MF on the wheels. After ceramic I just use damp paper towels no issue. If they get bad enough let me know there's a local shop that will repair scratched/ scuffed / damaged wheels I came across after I had an issue with a previous shop damaging a forged wheel. After they were done it actually looked brand new better than before the damage even. And they are pretty reasonable surprisingly. But usually means losing the car for about 2 days.

Who is DB? Why would you not use microfiber towels on ceramic coated rims (or any other rims)? I have used Vossen/Adams spray detail and microfiber to polish up the rims and never had any issues.

I sure wouldn't use paper towels, that is actually abrasive to any finish.

[AZG87]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Who is DB? Why would you not use microfiber towels on ceramic coated rims (or any other rims)? I have used Vossen/Adams spray detail and microfiber to polish up the rims and never had any issues.

I sure wouldn't use paper towels, that is actually abrasive to any finish.

It may have been their recommendation to preserve the MF not necessarily the wheels. I'll have to go back and find the context of this statement, just something i remembered from them (unless i am taking it way out of context, possible too lol). DB is a local shop that did both of our cars ppf, ceramic etc.

[Searay55555]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Who is DB? Why would you not use microfiber towels on ceramic coated rims (or any other rims)? I have used Vossen/Adams spray detail and microfiber to polish up the rims and never had any issues.

I sure wouldn't use paper towels, that is actually abrasive to any finish.

That’s why I used the MF, I was thinking paper towels would be abrasive.

[Searay55555]

Originally Posted by AZG87

It may have been their recommendation to preserve the MF not necessarily the wheels. I'll have to go back and find the context of this statement, just something i remembered from them (unless i am taking it way out of context, possible too lol). DB is a local shop that did both of our cars ppf, ceramic etc.

I did see somewhere today that if you use MF on brake dust you should toss them after. Maybe you have dedicated towels for wheels. Can’t wait to get these things coated. The prep, getting them clean enough to coat, seems nightmarish.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Searay55555

I did see somewhere today that if you use MF on brake dust you should toss them after. Maybe you have dedicated towels for wheels. Can’t wait to get these things coated. The prep, getting them clean enough to coat, seems nightmarish.

This is what I use on my Vossens.

https://shop.vossenwheels.com/produc...-polishes-16oz

[AZG87]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

This is what I use on my Vossens.

https://shop.vossenwheels.com/produc...-polishes-16oz

This looks pretty slick, no pun intended.

[Searay55555]

Anyone else seeing fine scratches on the black paint on the stock wheels? After 3.5 months of cleaning every 1 - 1.5 weeks, lots of fine scratches on the paint. I should have done ceramic right away. These wheels are a nightmare.

[AZG87]

Originally Posted by Searay55555

Anyone else seeing fine scratches on the black paint on the stock wheels? After 3.5 months of cleaning every 1 - 1.5 weeks, lots of fine scratches on the paint. I should have done ceramic right away. These wheels are a nightmare.

This may be due ceramic coating right away with the rest of the car but am not seeing this on the black oem wheels. Just washed and used the Vossen / Adams wheel detailer recommended above for the first time and when applying/ wiping off I was not seeing any. Sounds like an excellent excuse to expedite a wheel upgrade though 😁

[Tag]

Originally Posted by Searay55555

I did see somewhere today that if you use MF on brake dust you should toss them after. Maybe you have dedicated towels for wheels. Can’t wait to get these things coated. The prep, getting them clean enough to coat, seems nightmarish.

Anything used to clean your wheels should always be dedicated to wheels only and never used on any other part of the car.

[Searay55555]

Originally Posted by Tag

Anything used to clean your wheels should always be dedicated to wheels only and never used on any other part of the car.

Agreed, this is current practice.

[anthemavm]

I have seen them on my x3mc wheels, and make sure your brush or towel are in good condition. I put a little spray wax on my wheels and they go away.