I recently ordered these wheels:

They are black gloss powdercoat.

What is the best to clean/care for a powdercoated wheel? Same as a chrome plate? Do I just wash with soap and water and wax them? Should I remove them to clean both sides periodically? I did order new rotors and pads also to reduce brake dust.

My first aftermarket wheels. Any advise is appreciated. Thanks.

 

Keep a good coat of synthetic wax on them to make it easy to wipe down.

 

Those are the same wheels that I have, the Gunner 6. All I do is wash them off about once a week. I did just buy some Michelin Brake dust repellent. Havent tried it though since it has been raining off and on.

http://www.pylonhq.com/michelin/faq.htm Step 3

 

I've read mixed reviews on the Michelin brake dust repellant, but I've used it on and off for a few years and found value in it.

I'd first clay your wheels and then wash them with soap + water and dry them with a microfiber. Then spray them with the Michelin repellant and wipe them off. You can also spray them with something like Duragloss Aquawax and wipe them off to make the wheels easier to clean in the future. Aquawax can be bought through any CarQuest auto parts dealer and through many online detailing stores.

For ease of maintenance, wash them every couple weeks with soap + water and dry them with a microfiber. Then spray / wipe them with Aquawax and or the Michelin repellant. You can also use some type of wheel wax instead, but Aquawax is super easy to use, works very well and a $7 bottle will last you year or more if all you're using it for is your wheels. It's also works very well for protecting your paint

 

I think the Michelin Break Dust Repellent is basically just a form of a quick wax. On my painted rims, I just use some NXT on them every once in a while and wash them off when they get dirty.

 

We've talked in great detail about the Dust Repellent... I've actually communicated with the manufacturer of this particular chemical and have mixed opinions about it as well (Petroferm).

I avoid it, personally. The high VOC trump card keeps me from using it...

Oh yeah... on powder coating -- treat it like you would your truck's paint... As was previously mentioned, keep a good coat or three of a quality synthetic wax (Zanio, Synwax, NXT, etc) on the wheels and keep them clean regularly.

Don't do anything silly like try to wipe them down dry and use something with GREAT lubrication when cleaning them. I definitely don't recommend any chemicals like Dawn, Westleys, or other wheel cleaners on them.

 

These are actually the MB Motoring V-Drive wheels. Ordered from Discount Tire.

I figured I would wash them like I would wash the rest of the truck. However, what is the best to clean the wheels when they are on the truck? Cleaning the back of the wheels seems very difficult. I imagine you actually have to remove the wheels in order to get them clean enough to put wax on them, right?