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rvjimmy · 06-05-2011, 07:07 PM

I always use Mothers and a quick way to get the black film off is to use corn starch. Just put it on a soft clean cloth wipe it around and bingo film gone. Regular flour will also work, both save a lot of rubbing. Make sure you rub that Mothers in the more you rub the better the shine. Work up that good sweat it always better with a adult beverage or two, then sit back and admire.

Mr_D · 06-05-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FIRE UP

Well Sir, I had the wife order some Zephyr 40 from Costco.com and it showed up a couple of days later.

I found the Zephyr 40 at a TA Travel Center today, it was $17.30 for a pint bottle and no shipping.

FIRE UP · 06-05-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JimM68

At least according to the manual the wheels on my Knight are clear-coated, and I am not to use any abrasives of any kind on them, nothing that I wouldn't also use on the body of the coach or the hood of my car.

Roger that Jim,
Like stated by some so far, it's pretty easy to determine if a wheel is clear coated or not. And, if so, some soap and water, then a wax coat should take care of them for a long time.
Scott

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Originally Posted by 336muffin

Clear coated wheels are great......until they get attacked by little stones and sand from normal driving and then they look terrible. I agree they are a breeze to wash and so on. But for me, I'll take the extra pride and work for the luster and shine. It's a matter of opinion that's all.

336muffin,
You're absolutely correct. I've seen "machine or MAT" finished wheels and then clear coated and they certainly do look nice and don't tarnish at all, AS LONG AS THE CLEAR COAT IS INTACT!!! Sometimes the clear coat is applied in perfect conditions and stays intact for quite some time but, sometimes, it develops "under skin" bubbles or cracks and then moisture infiltrates and well, you know the rest of the story.
Scott

gto19 · 06-06-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_D

I found the Zephyr 40 at a TA Travel Center today, it was $17.30 for a pint bottle and no shipping.

try that zephyr 40 with a mini powerball and you will be amazed

Mr_D · 06-07-2011, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by gto19

try that zephyr 40 with a mini powerball and you will be amazed

I didn't buy any, just noting that I found it there. I'll have to check Jubitz in Portland and see if they have it when i need some. Right now I'm finishing up my inventory of Dry Wash N Guard products. Their metal polish does a great job, but the wax I put on dulled the shine (NOT a DWG product). It was a red bottle but not a Mothers product, just can't think of the name right now.