dreadful1 7 Report post Posted March 29, 2011 Hey guys, As you guys already know, I've gotten new rims and I refurbished them myself with the paint and all and during the process of applying the clear on, it totally changed the colour of the wheel to a peach colour which I didn't at all so I just left them without the clear which is bad interms of the protection of them but I try to keep them clean by giving them a wash everyday. I was just wondering if there is like any products that protects it from dirty sticking to it or brake dust or anything like that? I've waxed them so that has helped a lot but I was just wondering if you guys knew any other products that is like another set of "clear" on the wheels? Yongxi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted March 29, 2011 Like you, I waxed mine. Wax only lasts a couple of weeks on a rim though and as soon as you use a detergent or wheel cleaner on the wheel the wax will come off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted March 30, 2011 hmm true, I was hoping that there is a product out there that prevents dirty build up abit and can easily wipe the dirt off. kinda like a stronger wax? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted March 30, 2011 Fish oil potentially? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted March 30, 2011 what the?? are you serious?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) Yeah you get it in a can from repco etc. Normally used to protect from rust. Its clear* Edited March 30, 2011 by tastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted March 30, 2011 Your best solution is just regular maintenance, I kept my new wheels looking new by giving them a good clean every week, Meguiars do a non Acid Wheel cleaner that is good as do they do a really good brush that makes light work of multi spokes always dry off with a quick wax or detailer and take them off and through clean them followed by a proper wax every month. They looked new two year later with everyday driving. Alas nothing prepared them for motorsports and the now look like crap due to stone chips. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted March 30, 2011 Carnauba wax is the only method and as graham says will only stick around a little bit. Professional high temp uv resistant clear is the only way for polished wheels. If not you can get them anodised. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Yeah you get it in a can from repco etc. Normally used to protect from rust. Its clear* Fish oil will definitly discolour them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) Fish oil will definitly discolour them. exactly what i thought because the paint is oil based haha EDIT: what about silicon? would that work? Edited March 31, 2011 by Yongxi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 It would for a day. Then it will just attract dust and sh*t. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 It would for a day. Then it will just attract dust and sh*t. word Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gouba 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) just swap back to steelies if it's too much hassle (taking the piss) Regular cleaning is the only way i found to keep on top of my wheels and it's a bitch Edited April 1, 2011 by gouba Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2011 have you tried fastwax? same as normal wax in terms of life on wheels but much easier to apply Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted April 1, 2011 Oh where can you get that stuff? Repco? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
