Special care for thoose black matte finish wheels..need opinions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

orbot · 12-27-2010, 11:03 PM

Si i have my wheels for around 2 years now and they are kind of fadded due to the sun, dirt and water and basically armor all or any of thoose are not working.

Theese are it
http://www.aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_wheels.cfm?id=104

So what do you guys say i have to use..

oldblue1968chevy · 12-29-2010, 11:31 PM

maybe wax em? Idk really man

72BlckButy · 01-01-2011, 10:28 PM

bttt.... anyone had experience with keeping black wheels clean?

piecesparts · 01-02-2011, 12:23 PM

We just purchased a nearly new set of BOSS 338s for the son's 86 truck. They are made with a grey matte finish on the spokes, that appears to be a powder coat, so if we do anything to them, it will be hard to get the pores clean. Before I mount them, I plan on trying a sealer from the wax company that I use to see if it will be easy to wipe it off after application. With the wheels shown above, I would look at a small spot and apply a metal sealer to see if it would work, but only a small spot to see if it would not be impossible to wipe it off after application.

72BlckButy · 01-03-2011, 10:33 PM

Side note... Frank, your son's truck looks good with the new wheels. Make sure he brings it to KC this year.

piecesparts · 01-04-2011, 08:08 PM

The way it's going, we will have to rob a bank to get there.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-10-2011, 01:52 AM

Frank, you could always make a trip to Osage..... Wouldn't want you to have to rob any banks.. lol. Trevor

piecesparts · 01-11-2011, 06:32 PM

I think that I would get lost in the big city. Once you turn right onto the main drag, from the back highway, the maze of houses and street lights will befuddle me.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-13-2011, 06:53 PM

Frank, you don't have to tell me that. I grew up here and still can't navigate the city with all the stoplights. LOL

12-27-2010, 11:03 PM	#1
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Special care for thoose black matte finish wheels..need opinions Si i have my wheels for around 2 years now and they are kind of fadded due to the sun, dirt and water and basically armor all or any of thoose are not working. Theese are it http://www.aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_wheels.cfm?id=104 So what do you guys say i have to use.. Last edited by orbot; 12-27-2010 at 11:05 PM.

12-29-2010, 11:31 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Special care for thoose black matte finish wheels..need opinions maybe wax em? Idk really man __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-01-2011, 10:28 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Special care for thoose black matte finish wheels..need opinions bttt.... anyone had experience with keeping black wheels clean? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-02-2011, 12:23 PM	#4
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Special care for thoose black matte finish wheels..need opinions We just purchased a nearly new set of BOSS 338s for the son's 86 truck. They are made with a grey matte finish on the spokes, that appears to be a powder coat, so if we do anything to them, it will be hard to get the pores clean. Before I mount them, I plan on trying a sealer from the wax company that I use to see if it will be easy to wipe it off after application. With the wheels shown above, I would look at a small spot and apply a metal sealer to see if it would work, but only a small spot to see if it would not be impossible to wipe it off after application. Attached Images __________________ Frank

01-03-2011, 10:33 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Special care for thoose black matte finish wheels..need opinions Side note... Frank, your son's truck looks good with the new wheels. Make sure he brings it to KC this year. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-04-2011, 08:08 PM	#6
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Special care for thoose black matte finish wheels..need opinions The way it's going, we will have to rob a bank to get there. __________________ Frank

01-10-2011, 01:52 AM	#7
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Special care for thoose black matte finish wheels..need opinions Frank, you could always make a trip to Osage..... Wouldn't want you to have to rob any banks.. lol. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-11-2011, 06:32 PM	#8
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Special care for thoose black matte finish wheels..need opinions I think that I would get lost in the big city. Once you turn right onto the main drag, from the back highway, the maze of houses and street lights will befuddle me. __________________ Frank

01-13-2011, 06:53 PM	#9
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Special care for thoose black matte finish wheels..need opinions Frank, you don't have to tell me that. I grew up here and still can't navigate the city with all the stoplights. LOL __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever



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