Ok i have some issues when getting my car washed,
1) The wheels that came stock are like a grime magnet! i went like 1 month this winter without washing them cuz it was too cold and now i need like some heavy degreaser or something for the smaller parts.. any help?

2) Then comes the stipes which seem to want to have spots on them!!! tried to use towel made worse, air dry... still no good.. the woman at the dealership told me to even use like wood rain guard? maybe she was kidding.. so i thought i would ask.. i dont want to lose them and cant power wash them cus i may damage them all together

3) The magnetic black out panel im too afraid to even check behind to wash... im sure its ok... but dont even want to check... seems to have same problems as the stripes.. This car drives me crazy when its time to give it a bath!!!

Its like all the ponies under the hood want individual attention and there is only one of me... Where is Mr Miyagi When you need him... could use some of his expertise in the old fashion/nija art "Wax on, Wax off"

 

For cleaning wheels I use an all purpose cleaner with a brush to agitate the bad areas, you can also use the apc to clean your tires and fenderwells while you are at it. After you get them clean you want to put a wax or sealant on them to protect them and to keep brake dust from building up as bad.

For the stripes, you can try vinegar with water diluted 50:50 or you could just use a polish, either one should take off the water spots.

 

Yeah the stripes were gonna get polished this spring, btu the wheels, i never even thought to wax them. ill give it a try thanks!

 

They make wheel sealant/wax instead of regular car wax if you want. http://www.poorboysworld.com/wheel-sealant.htm