Wheel protectant

Post by **Shoppinit** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 12:52 pm

Anyone tried this stuff?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_255235

I came across this which makes me want to try it:

http://brakeduststudy.blogspot.co.uk/

Post by **chunky79** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 1:12 pm

Not used that. I use Poorboys

Post by **Mr V10** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 1:17 pm

See what the 'Detailing World' forum lot think of it.

Post by **ChrisRS6** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 1:31 pm

I use the Poorboys wheel sealant but with such large gaps between the spokes of my OEM 19"s, they are pretty easy to clean anyway, without the help of a wheel sealant.

Maybe it is more help if you have smaller gaps between spokes which are harder to get your hand between to use your wheel brush / microfibre?

I still use it, just cuz I have some, but I don't find it really necessary to be honest. I'm sure others will disagree with me, but this is my personal experience.

Post by **Shoppinit** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 2:00 pm

I find my wheels get dirty really quick. And since I had them refurbed, the seem to go duller much quicker with the dirt.

The stuff I use on my paintwork means that if I'm short of time (which is often) I can hose the car off and it will be pretty clean, but not the wheels. I would like something that lets me hose the crap off instead of using the mitt on them.

Post by **Imola_Sid** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 9:57 pm

+1 for poorboys. Really good stuff for the price.

A few coats and regular rinsing should do the job.

Post by **doodlebug** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:36 pm

Another vote for PB.

Post by **Ian_C** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:42 pm

Need to layer up the wax on my brand spanking new freshly refurbished winters before sticking them on, time to invest in some dedicated wheel sealant me thinks

Post by **rossi46** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:50 pm

I use Poorboys and also have 'wheel seal+shine' from Planet Polish
FWIW, I think that you'll struggle to get a decent level of clean by just hosing the wheels off , but for sure a good sealant will help

Post by **Matty!** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:44 pm

In my experience of Poor Boys I have not liked it at all, I used it on my BBS Splits and found it didn't last as long as I would hope.

Gtechiq c1 is THE daddy, but costly.

Chemical Guys Wheel Protectant is a good value for money too.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-an ... d_197.html

Personally now I just use colonite 845 insulator wax on everything (inc bodywork) for the winter.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Collinite-845-I ... 388&sr=8-1

Its the same stuff they use on boat hulls & planes!

Post by **Ian_C** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:58 pm

Got my dad onto Collinite on his Phantom Black Sportback, he loves it, I don't have the patience but he's retired hence has the time! Looks fab and glossy

Post by **Keaney** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:59 pm

Another one for poorboys... Smells awesome too

Post by **Shoppinit** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 6:04 am

Matty! wrote: Gtechiq c1 is THE daddy, but costly.

Don't you have to have this applied professionally? And did you mean C5?

Post by **chunky79** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 6:36 am

Agreed that Poorboy's doesn't last that long.

It does only take 10 mins to go round and clean wheels though. Spray the wheels with some good cleaner (i use autosmart stuff) leave it for 5 mins to do it's magic, get a good wheel brush for the faceof the alloy and another for the insides, bucket of soap and go for it.

Post by **Mr Footlong** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:35 am

Detailer friend uses some sort of new mint wax or summat on mine. Can't remember the name of it but it laughed at the deposits that the XP10 pads tried to leave. Helpful I know...

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