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Title: what wax to use on my new alloys?
Post by: geb105 on 05 April 2011, 09:08

just bought some new BBS LM reps, i want to cake them in wax as much as possible before fitting them, what do i use? any recomendations...

Title: Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
Post by: Kerrse on 05 April 2011, 09:40

Not sure about wax but i sealed my wheels with Poorboys World Wheel Sealant gave em 3 coats  :cool:

Title: Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
Post by: SI74 on 05 April 2011, 14:09

this

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=78&idcategory=82

or this

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=148&idcategory=82

But ive found this to last the longest as it High temp.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/sealants/finishkare-1000p-hi-temp-sealant/prod_589.html

Title: Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
Post by: Guy on 05 April 2011, 15:06

any of them will do the job nicely  :wink:

Title: Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
Post by: Dan J on 05 April 2011, 17:45

FK1000P for maximum durabilty.

Title: Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
Post by: geb105 on 05 April 2011, 17:53

cheers fellers, i got the poor boys stuff, should be delivered this week, gona give my wheels a good coating before i get the tyres fitted :)

Title: Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
Post by: Guy on 05 April 2011, 18:25

Quote from: geb105 on 05 April 2011, 17:53

cheers fellers, i got the poor boys stuff, should be delivered this week, gona give my wheels a good coating before i get the tyres fitted :)

insides especially, as they will be difficult to access

i don't envy you having to clean those bad boys  :grin:

have you got a decent wheel brush to do between the spokes... can recommend the vikan brushes especially  :wink:
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/vikan-wheel-brush/prod_389.html (http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/vikan-wheel-brush/prod_389.html)
http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Vikan_Multi_Brush_1.html (http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Vikan_Multi_Brush_1.html)

also... don't forget your bilberry or smart wheels cleaning solution  :wink:

Title: Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
Post by: geb105 on 05 April 2011, 19:37

yer iv got all the brushes already, cheers tho mate il deffo need them  :laugh:

does anyone know, do i just apply the poorboy sealant straight onto the wheel as there brand new and clean, or do i apply a normal wax first, then sealant on top?

Title: Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
Post by: Lewy on 05 April 2011, 19:42

Quote from: Guy on 05 April 2011, 18:25

also... don't forget your bilberry or smart wheels cleaning solution  :wink:

I normally use APC and NXT shampoo, do you recommend the bilberry over that?

Title: Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
Post by: Dan J on 05 April 2011, 21:11

sealant first then wax if desired.

Title: Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
Post by: Guy on 06 April 2011, 09:31

Quote from: Lewy on 05 April 2011, 19:42

Quote from: Guy on 05 April 2011, 18:25

also... don't forget your bilberry or smart wheels cleaning solution  :wink:

I normally use APC and NXT shampoo, do you recommend the bilberry over that?

i would use bilberry/smart wheels over APC on wheels. should negate the need for using NXT

are your wheels waxed? if so they should need very little in the way of aggressive cleaning/harsh chemicals