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Title: Sealing wheels with a satin finish
Post by: Gnasher on 05 August 2015, 13:45: Hi all,

I'm just about to put a new set of BBS SR rims on the car and was looking to seal them prior to fitting.

They are the 'Himalayan Grey' which is quite dark and is a satin finish.

What's the best thing to seal them with without making the satin fiish look like a really badly sprayed/patchy satin/gloss finish?

TIA.
Title: Re: Sealing wheels with a satin finish
Post by: Booth11 on 05 August 2015, 13:57: A few coats of Poorboys Wheel Sealant.
Title: Re: Sealing wheels with a satin finish
Post by: Gnasher on 05 August 2015, 14:11: Quote from: Booth11 on 05 August 2015, 13:57
A few coats of Poorboys Wheel Sealant.

Ta - I'm getting the tyres put on at a place which (I think) stocks poorboys - happy coincidence!
Title: Re: Sealing wheels with a satin finish
Post by: Wo-Wo on 05 August 2015, 21:51: +1 for Booty recommendation, it's the only wheel sealant I ever use, better to layer it than put too much on as it can be hard work if applied too thickly IMO.
Title: Re: Sealing wheels with a satin finish
Post by: Peter W on 05 August 2015, 22:05: A couple of layers of poorboys and you won't go wrong, makes cleaning them a doddle. Easy to apply and layer up.
Title: Re: Sealing wheels with a satin finish
Post by: Gnasher on 06 August 2015, 17:36: So just apply a layer, then buff it off and repeat as necessary?
Title: Re: Sealing wheels with a satin finish
Post by: Booth11 on 06 August 2015, 17:46: Quote from: Gnasher on 06 August 2015, 17:36
So just apply a layer, then buff it off and repeat as necessary?

Yep, apply a thin layer, and leave it 5 mins until it has a bit of bite or resistance to a finger rub, then thoroughly buff off. Avoid leaving it baking in the sun, as it can be hard work to remove if it has been left on too long or baked on. Don't use too much and avoid getting in the bolt recesses as it can be fiddly to get out and it's very pink!! Otherwise it's a doddle. :laugh:

Then do it all again, and maybe again!

Don't forget to post some pics of your new, and newly sealed wheels. :smiley:
Title: Re: Sealing wheels with a satin finish
Post by: Gnasher on 06 August 2015, 17:49: Will do - hopefully sealed tonight and on the car tomorrow!

Ta for the help.
Title: Re: Sealing wheels with a satin finish
Post by: Wo-Wo on 06 August 2015, 18:56: Quote from: Wo-Wo on 05 August 2015, 21:51
+1 for Booty recommendation, it's the only wheel sealant I ever use, better to layer it than put too much on as it can be hard work if applied too thickly IMO.

Lol, just read this, what the chuff is a booty recommendation?
Title: Re: Sealing wheels with a satin finish
Post by: Booth11 on 06 August 2015, 22:35: Quote from: Wo-Wo on 06 August 2015, 18:56
Quote from: Wo-Wo on 05 August 2015, 21:51
+1 for Booty recommendation, it's the only wheel sealant I ever use, better to layer it than put too much on as it can be hard work if applied too thickly IMO.

Lol, just read this, what the chuff is a booty recommendation?

Haha, I did wonder :laugh: