Deep wheel cleaning and coating

[HUMP DIESEL]

These wheels were part of a full correction and coating on a 2009 Lexus RX350. I wanted to focus on the wheel cleaning, because I actually think this is an overlooked service that consumers should have performed at least once a year.

As you will see in the pictures, this was a wheels off detail. This is the first main point of the detail. I feel that pulling the wheels off and deep cleaning them is a great way to keep them looking new for years.

Products used:
Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner
Various brushes
Stoner Tarminator
P21S Total Auto Wash

Coating: Modesta BC-06 spray application using and airbrush.

As you can see, first we must put the vehicle on jack stands or use a dedicated lift to get the wheels off.

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b611/humpdiesel/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20008_zpsjs7dpcyj.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/humpdiesel/media/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20008_zpsjs7dpcyj.jpg.html)

Wheels set at the back of the shop. I did not want to get any cleaner on the vehicle, because at this time the paint correction and coating application had been performed.

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b611/humpdiesel/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20003_zpsslrvwujp.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/humpdiesel/media/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20003_zpsslrvwujp.jpg.html)

One thing of note is that I keep these wheels cleaned on a regular basis. I use the SpeedMaster brush always to clean the barrels, but as you will see, deep cleaning is still needed.

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b611/humpdiesel/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20002_zpsx1jwimkj.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/humpdiesel/media/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20002_zpsx1jwimkj.jpg.html)

Sonax Full Effect starting to work

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Looks like I cut an artery!
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I actually agitated the wheel cleaner at this point to help with the decon.

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b611/humpdiesel/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20016_zpsrfrntjzm.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/humpdiesel/media/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20016_zpsrfrntjzm.jpg.html)

Rinsed and tar removed. The textured areas still hold some deep embedded contamination.

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b611/humpdiesel/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20006_zps4fn6gm3a.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/humpdiesel/media/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20006_zps4fn6gm3a.jpg.html)

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b611/humpdiesel/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20007_zps1gnkrl91.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/humpdiesel/media/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20007_zps1gnkrl91.jpg.html)

Take the time to polish the exterior of the wheels at this time

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b611/humpdiesel/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20024_zpsew7xrl4u.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/humpdiesel/media/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20024_zpsew7xrl4u.jpg.html)

Deep clean the tires as well

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b611/humpdiesel/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20023_zpsl9pwrvpu.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/humpdiesel/media/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20023_zpsl9pwrvpu.jpg.html)

At this point the tires are cleaned and un-dressed.

Great time to clean the inner wheel wells that you never see.

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b611/humpdiesel/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20018_zpsxkiuuajr.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/humpdiesel/media/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20018_zpsxkiuuajr.jpg.html)

Cleaned and dressed

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b611/humpdiesel/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20025_zpsf8d8fvo0.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/humpdiesel/media/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20025_zpsf8d8fvo0.jpg.html)

Final pic on the vehicle after coating

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b611/humpdiesel/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20036_zpsc6m87agv.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/humpdiesel/media/Carolina%20Auto%20Image/2009%20RX350%20Modesta/Lexus%20RX350%20Modesta%20BC-04%20036_zpsc6m87agv.jpg.html)

Now these wheels will stay cleaner longer and when they are cleaned,it will be much faster.

Enjoy,

HUMP

[bill walsh]

nice job

[whavens]

My brother just bought a 2012 T6 S60 Volvo and he is getting a full coating job with PBL Paint, Wheel and Glass coatings. I will be pulling the wheels tomorrow or Friday. Hoping to get a head start on keeping this one looking great.

Walter

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[7.3powerstroke]

Fantastic write up Hump.
Interested in what was used to polish faces. Tools, products etc. they sure look great. Thanks again

[CDot]

Great job!

[Sicoupe]

Beautiful job HUMP!

[Mask]

Those wheels look great!!!
Fantastic job :)

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Beautiful work Bruce!!!!

What setup was used to polish the wheels?

[HUMP DIESEL]

I used a small 2" pneumatic polisher, similar to the Rupes TA50, with pads from Kevin Brown. Used the burgundy pad (compounding) with M100.

With that small of a throw, and the fact that these are powder coated, it was all they needed to make them pop.

HUMP

[7.3powerstroke]

I used a small 2" pneumatic polisher, similar to the Rupes TA50, with pads from Kevin Brown. Used the burgundy pad (compounding) with M100.

With that small of a throw, and the fact that these are powder coated, it was all they needed to make them pop.

HUMP

Awesome, thanks

[GS2011]

:xyxthumbs::xyxthumbs:

[noslef]

Nice work! How long did it take you to complete?

[lawrenceSA]

Awesome stuff.

Thanks for sharing. :dblthumb2:

[Mirror Finish]

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You missed the cavities in the spokes and in the hub.

I used Swish Facto AT34 to get all the caked on grime off the back sides of these 20 year old wheels. This is a commercial product.

https://edelweiss.smugmug.com/Cars/Porsche-Technical-Stuff/Wheels/i-GjbGbXZ/1/XL/Wheel%20-%20Back%20Side-XL.jpg

https://edelweiss.smugmug.com/Cars/Porsche-Technical-Stuff/Wheels/i-twP2XCT/1/XL/Wheel%20Hub-XL.jpg