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is there a big different in wax for car paint and wheel. i have tons of car waxes and sealents like i would like to use on my wheels but if wheel wax is that much better that i would rather just buy that.
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Just use whatever you like, it'll probably work fine. I would go with your most durable sealant though.
The big thing with wheels is *how* they get "dirty"...the brake dust and bits of metal are kinda nasty, so a "soft and grabby" wax isn't the best thing to use. But hey, I've used Souveran on the Jag's wheels and other than needing redone quite often it worked out fine.
No, wheels don't get as hot as one might expect, at least not on street-driven vehicles (and I never had any issues on cars I tracked either).
In the recent past, I've used KSG and FK1000P and the various Collinites. Of those, I kinda like the FK1000P the best, but many layers of KSG is a great way to go too.
IMO one can make a good argument against LSPing wheels too...you gotta clean LSPed wheels with shampoo (wheel cleaners will clean off the LSP pretty fast), and that doesn't always get 'em clean, especially if they get really nasty between washes. Wheel cleaners are generally a lot more effective. No, a "clean, but not LSPed" wheel doesn't look quite as swell as a waxed/sealed one, but after a few miles of driving/braking the diffs are pretty minimal IMO. I go both ways, LSPing the ones on some vehicles, but not doing it on others, and it's not like one looks incredibly better than the other (no other differences either...the finish on the unLSPed one doesn't degrade or anything like that).
The big thing with wheels is *how* they get "dirty"...the brake dust and bits of metal are kinda nasty, so a "soft and grabby" wax isn't the best thing to use. But hey, I've used Souveran on the Jag's wheels and other than needing redone quite often it worked out fine.
No, wheels don't get as hot as one might expect, at least not on street-driven vehicles (and I never had any issues on cars I tracked either).
In the recent past, I've used KSG and FK1000P and the various Collinites. Of those, I kinda like the FK1000P the best, but many layers of KSG is a great way to go too.
IMO one can make a good argument against LSPing wheels too...you gotta clean LSPed wheels with shampoo (wheel cleaners will clean off the LSP pretty fast), and that doesn't always get 'em clean, especially if they get really nasty between washes. Wheel cleaners are generally a lot more effective. No, a "clean, but not LSPed" wheel doesn't look quite as swell as a waxed/sealed one, but after a few miles of driving/braking the diffs are pretty minimal IMO. I go both ways, LSPing the ones on some vehicles, but not doing it on others, and it's not like one looks incredibly better than the other (no other differences either...the finish on the unLSPed one doesn't degrade or anything like that).
I use Eagle one wax as you dry. I have tried the Wheel sprays that are supposed to keep the wheel clean. I use the WAYD to do a final wipe after cleaning. It keeps a good shine and makes cleaning easier and may? help keep them clean. I am still in the testing process. I have a BMW 328I that dirtys the wheels in a couple of days so the testing is easy and fast. Here is the line up that I used.
1. Eagle one Keep clean - works ok if the wheel is very clean and you don't get any tire gel on it. It oftens leaves a white mily substance on the wheels that is visible
2. Armour all Wheel protectant - The best on the market if you can afford it. One can will last two applications. That is $8 a month. At $100 a year it is to steep for me
3. Green technologies Brake dust shield - doesn't work
1. Eagle one Keep clean - works ok if the wheel is very clean and you don't get any tire gel on it. It oftens leaves a white mily substance on the wheels that is visible
2. Armour all Wheel protectant - The best on the market if you can afford it. One can will last two applications. That is $8 a month. At $100 a year it is to steep for me
3. Green technologies Brake dust shield - doesn't work