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Cleaning the black TRD rims?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by !mcP!nk4RunHer, Jun 7, 2022.

  1. Jun 7, 2022 at 5:52 AM
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    !mcP!nk4RunHer

    !mcP!nk4RunHer [OP] New Member

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    Hey yall,
    Newbie:oops: here to the forum's and to owning a 4runner trd premium (basically I add on trd after purchasing)
    With my husband help we installed running boards, trd skid plate, remote start, blk out emblems and tinted it!
    Have only add a few thing to her so far but I am boring!
    I actually and looking for what u all do for wheel cleaning! I currently and rocking;) the trd blk rims and they don't seem to want to come clean! I have tried Diablo by Chemical guys?(hope that's the name) but doesn't seem to get them clean!
    Thank yall so much!
     
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  2. Jun 7, 2022 at 6:05 AM
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    Spydr5

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    Welcome to the forum from Surprise, Arizona. :tumbleweed:
     
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  3. Jun 7, 2022 at 11:56 AM
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    steal

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  4. Jun 7, 2022 at 2:36 PM
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    Jynarik

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    Diablo sucks.

    I just used dawn dish soap in a spray bottle for them. Dawn power wash works very well, too, but leave it off the tires.
     
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  5. Jun 7, 2022 at 8:42 PM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    kolter45

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    Welcome! :hattip:
     
  7. Jun 12, 2022 at 7:57 PM
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    suaveflooder

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    @SlvrSlug nailed it. I use that and a sealer. Wheels always look new. Just did mine today.

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    4runningMan

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    Do you wet the wheels with water first or spray the sonax on dry wheels? No spotting on the wheels when you’re done?
     
  9. Jun 19, 2022 at 3:53 PM
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    matoolie

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    I use Sonax as well. Spray it on cool dry wheels and let it set for a few. Then uses brushes. No issues with spotting.
     
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  10. Aug 23, 2022 at 8:57 PM
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    Whiptastichandling

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    Having same issue, did you get a resolution
     
  11. Oct 23, 2022 at 8:32 PM
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    TrueTexas

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    Anyone use Meguairs Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner on the matter TRD Pro wheels? Any issues or comme ts on performance. Trying to decide between it and Sonax.
     
  12. Oct 24, 2022 at 2:20 AM
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    Toy4X4

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    Welcome from Wisconsin! I've used different wheel cleaners in the past, but, Dawn dish soap in the wash water and a soft wash mitt seem to work just fine.
     
  13. Oct 24, 2022 at 8:46 AM
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    Thepremier141

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    I use this, but mine are the bronze TRD wheels. I think they have a different finish from the black wheels. But I will say, the meguiars works good on them.
     
  14. Oct 24, 2022 at 9:13 AM
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    Thanks friends.
    I'm gonna try the dish soap cause it's easy and already in the kitchen. If that doesn't get the last bits of brake dust, I'll give the Meguiars a try.
     
  15. Jul 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM
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    Has anyone tried the Suds.Lab Zero Acid Wheel Cleaner on their black trd wheels? Saw it at Walmart and watched some reviews but not sure if it's safe to use on our black matte wheels.
     
  17. Sep 25, 2023 at 4:41 PM
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    Side note--if I have the TRD ORP Stock wheels is the Sonax or Dr. Beasley safe to use? I have read that you have to be careful what type of product you use on various wheels depending on what they are made out of (aluminium etc); sorry not to disrupt the OR black wheel comments.
     
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    idk what it is but the trd pro wheels have the worst matte finish ive ever had to deal with. absolutely horrendous to clean.
     
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    Anyone ceramic coat their TRD wheels? Have some ceramic that's leftover from my SCS wheels on the Tacoma. Wondering what the results are.
    I may just do a test plot on the backside of a wheel.
     
  20. Feb 4, 2024 at 8:01 PM
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    steelevo

    steelevo Not so new anymore...

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    Welcome. Lots of great info already posted and nothing constructive to add.
     
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    I don’t have the TRD wheels but did purchase the ORP wheels on Craig’s list. They were in rough shape scuffed and dirty. They have a clear coat protective coating that I wiped clean with wheel cleaner then used a drill buffer with an extremely light clear coat safe polish. They came out looking nearly new. A little time consuming but worth it. If these wheels are clear coated you could do a sample spot on the inside to check the results before committing.
     
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