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abulrum
09-03-2009, 02:48 PM
what is the best way to get them shiny ?
ShapeShifter
09-03-2009, 03:06 PM
Look in the DIY.
It's all explained.
Electricalbox
09-03-2009, 03:28 PM
Look in the DIY.
It's all explained. I think you are talking about the refinishing thread as shown below...
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1156455&highlight=wheels+clean

He asked just to get them shiny which makes me think he just wants to clean them up on the car. If that is the case OP which wheels do you have exactly...if you are asking about removing faces and refinishing them and the barrels; PorscheDude gave you a great place for a write up.
abulrum
09-03-2009, 03:42 PM
I need simple procedures not like that !!!

by the way they are 15" BBS
Electricalbox
09-03-2009, 03:55 PM
Soap and water will work fine then...a lot of elbow grease to get in those grooves of the mesh. Regardless, unless you clean them quite frequently they love to show dirt. If they have a polished lip (don't think they do) do the same method but be sure to polish it up after (blue magic is the best polish for price hands down).
ShapeShifter
09-03-2009, 05:46 PM
Simple green, brush, rags and as stated lots of elbo grease.
sfgearhead
09-03-2009, 06:58 PM
I found some small brushes, about 1-2 cm in diameter, that work great on the style 5 wheels.

Regular cleaning with Simple Green or a similar cleaner and a small brush keeps them looking great.

But honestly they are a pain in the @ss to clean.
abulrum
09-03-2009, 07:01 PM
Thank u guys ! I'll try it .
thank u v much
xlr8tin
09-03-2009, 07:08 PM
Get them chromed....:D
abulrum
09-03-2009, 07:16 PM
Chromed ? I'm really thinking of that
otherwise I'll just change the rims . But If I'll change I'll take Alpina 16" I just love them
xlr8tin
09-03-2009, 09:49 PM
I'd actually be curious to see these wheels chromed. These are what are on my car right now too. I personally won't do it since I have another set that I'm about to get fixed. I would like to see what they look like.
cavie
09-04-2009, 10:43 AM
after you have cleaned them if you give them a good wax (the same as you use on our paint work) brake dust has a hard time sticking to your wheels.
i wax mine once before winter and once after and i have no trouble with keeping them clean.
abulrum
09-04-2009, 05:20 PM
Thank u cavie , it's really a good advice