Wow, I don't ever want to see a car on cinder blocks.....

The pads on mine were put on by the previous owner. My choice is ceramic too. I change the pads on my brand new truck just to keep wheels cleaner.

The wheels look stock finish. I assume clear coated. I did use Sonax once. It did a good job. However, corners and deep finish pits didn't clean up as well. It was a quick run. Taking the wheel off to put on a table will be easier to clean. I'll try a good soak by Sonax. Next, a little Sonus on the backside. A little on the face side to get deep pitted Fe rust. HCl dissolves Fe very well.

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'06 X5 3.0i - bought @143,123 miles (12/26/20)