Just ordered new rims... - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

dtf · #1 09-17-2003, 08:44 PM

I have just ordered new rims for the '94 E320 wagon as sort of a graduation present - last payment went out the door this week. I also wanted the new set to use only in the summer. The question is: Is brake dust cleaning all a matter of desire to get out there and start cleaning or are there some tricks to protect the rims longer. Recently I've found juast wiping them down with a wet paper towel works OK. I want to protect these new rims.

placo1 · #2 09-17-2003, 10:58 PM

A good polymer sealant like Meguiars #20 does a great job protecting the finish. Tire Rack also sells Wheel Wax, never tried it but have heard good things about it.

Best way to wipe down the wheel after a drive is to first let it cool and then use a Quick Detailer. Mist the wheels with the detailing spray and then wipe with a large cotton towel. Keep this towel dedicated for just the wheels and wash at least once a week.

dtf · #3 09-18-2003, 08:50 AM

Of all the wheel cleaners I've seen none are 'foam like', just liquid, to stick to the wheel and clean better. I plan on putting the blue SL wheel caps on them. They really look nice on the wife's E300TD.

placo1 · #4 09-18-2003, 10:11 AM

So where are the pics?

BTW don't bother using a wheel cleaner unless the car has been through rain. The quick detailer used on the rest of your paint is more than sufficient for cleaning the wheels.

ksing44 · #5 09-18-2003, 07:52 PM

I say keep it dry unless they have been wet already. Well if it has been a while since you wiped them clean, I guess you may need to properly wash them. Then again, if it ahs been a while since you wiped the wheels, then I suppose you should wash the entire car. I have found that normal washing does the job. Remember that post asking "how long do you wait before you wipe the brake dust from your wheels"?

Here is my car a couple of days after a quick clean-up

http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=52177&perpage=10&pagenumber=1

ESVIC · #6 09-18-2003, 08:08 PM

nice looking car

ksing44 · #7 09-19-2003, 03:35 PM

Your E500 and E55 look nice and I bet they really go too. Was the E55 faster than the E500 and what about the handling comparison? Which car did you prefer? You sold the E55, so I guess you liked the E500 most. It must have been great to walk out in the morning and have your choice of either car. I have to say that I never loved the W210s, but the E55 is such a performer that it would be hard to resist.