Paint question

[Chillaxed 240sx]

I want to paint my dookie steel wheels gloss black. But I need to get rid of all of the crap and grime that's covering the wheel itself. What do you recommend to clean the wheels up? Once they're clean, I just want to paint them gloss black and then clear coat them to protect the paint. This will be my winter project since school is out and I need to stay busy ...

[IGSDann]

Some industrial strength acidic cleaner and a pressure washer... if you don't have a pressure washer go to a coin-op car wash and use it. And scrub it with hot soapy water

[Chillaxed 240sx]

All right, thanks. I am pretty sure my dad has a pressure washer I can borrow ...