Originally Posted by CT Mike

I clayed the black part of one wheel and it looked noticably better than the other wheels. I wasn't sure if the clay may have an oily component to it and in effect only be doing a temporary fix, like petroleum jelly. So I then took some pre-cleano on a rag and wiped down one section of the wheel. I figure that this pre paint cleaner would clean off any oil on the surface. I'm happy to say that the wheel still looks good and maintains the luster from the clay stage. I'm thinking that I will try some black wax next on the painted surface and call this winter project complete.