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Black wheels faded, can I bring them back?

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Old 05-10-16 | 04:32 PM
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Default Black wheels faded, can I bring them back?

I have matte black wheels on my IS350, as well as our Tundra. Is there a way I can get them back to black, or close to what they looked like new?

Is there a compound or detailing spray I could use? The trucks wheels are XD Misfits and the car has Niche Targas.
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Nothing? Any help would be great guys
Old 05-11-16 | 06:14 AM
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Hi - these types of questions are most easily answered when there is adequate information and descriptions of the problem. Based on your description, I would just tell you they are dirty and you need to wash them... but let's assume you have already tried that.

- Can you please provide good photos of what they look like now?
- Can you please tell us what have you tried so far and what kind of results have you seen?

There is no way to compound or polish a matte or satin finish... if the finish is compromised, they must be completely refinished.
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Just tried cleaning them with maguires car wash soap.

Also dressed then up a couple of times with armor all.

Wheel fix guy says $350 to recoat plus $50 for the center caps
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Again, photos would be wonderful!

Very hard to provide good feedback without being able to see the issues.

Have you contacted the manufacturer for more help?
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