Proper car, tire, and rim wash?

Okay, really stupid question, but I just got a new 2013 Honda Fit. Went to Wal Mart to pick out some cleaning products. Now, apparently there are different types of rim coatings and therefore you need different types of rim wash so its not to negatively effect each coat (metallic, chrome, etc.)

The trim level is a Honda Fit Sport… I think it says "alloy" rims… What kind of wash do I use for that?

I understand it sounds stupid but I don't want to get the wrong kind and ruin them.

Your Fit has aluminum wheels. You don't want a wheel and tire clear that is too strong. Go with the Meguiar's Hot Rims Aluminum Wheel Cleaner.

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