Caring for BBS's

oldaccount · 05-20-2008, 02:21 AM

Ive had my BBS's for a few months now and the lips are starting to get a little dull.

Im thinking they need a good clay > metal polish > wheel sealant.

What metal polish do you guys like? Ive read good things about Adams Metal Polish 1 & 2, but would prefer a 1-step product.

darkcloud · 05-20-2008, 08:23 AM

To polish the rims you'll want to start out with the least aggressive polish that you have, as your wheels paint thickness is no where near as thick of strong as a cars.

Definitely clay before polishing. And seal for sure, CG and Poorboys make a good wheel sealant. Try to reapply every 2-3 months, and do 2-3 coats for each session. Don't forget to do the inner rim.

As for upkeep stay away from harsh wheel cleaning chemicals as you'll strip the sealant. A nice lubing car wash is all you'll need, something like Meguiers Gold Class or Poorboy's Slick and Suds.

I love BBS. I actually miss mine and somewhat regret selling them.

oldaccount · 05-21-2008, 01:09 AM

thanks darkcloud.

so nobody has a favorite metal polish?

oldaccount · 05-21-2008, 03:09 PM

seriously?

anybody have any experience with CG metal polish?

328i · 05-21-2008, 04:01 PM

Your wheels are uncoated aluminum correct? If so I really like Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish for aluminum applications.

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oldaccount Colonel 171 Rep 2,455 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Caring for BBS's Ive had my BBS's for a few months now and the lips are starting to get a little dull. Im thinking they need a good clay > metal polish > wheel sealant. What metal polish do you guys like? Ive read good things about Adams Metal Polish 1 & 2, but would prefer a 1-step product. Last edited by oldaccount; 05-20-2008 at 11:58 AM..
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darkcloud Colonel 365 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	To polish the rims you'll want to start out with the least aggressive polish that you have, as your wheels paint thickness is no where near as thick of strong as a cars. Definitely clay before polishing. And seal for sure, CG and Poorboys make a good wheel sealant. Try to reapply every 2-3 months, and do 2-3 coats for each session. Don't forget to do the inner rim. As for upkeep stay away from harsh wheel cleaning chemicals as you'll strip the sealant. A nice lubing car wash is all you'll need, something like Meguiers Gold Class or Poorboy's Slick and Suds. I love BBS. I actually miss mine and somewhat regret selling them. __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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328i Colonel 153 Rep 2,934 Posts Drives: E46 ///M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central NJ iTrader: (15)	Your wheels are uncoated aluminum correct? If so I really like Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish for aluminum applications. __________________
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