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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Jonnys07 on 06 February 2008, 17:28

Title: Anniversary Wheels
Post by: Jonnys07 on 06 February 2008, 17:28
Hi all,

Im sure this has come up before but here goes. I changed my wheels for the winter to stop them corroding from the salt on the roads (pic in signature) and although I like them, they make the car look like any other golf and not an Anni.
I am looking to take my car to the seaside in March to take some good pics of it but feel it would be better with the wheels it's meant to have on it and not the Audi ones. If there's a lot of salt on the road from the gritters or the sea, will this corrode my alloys?Or should I just leave the Audi ones on it for the time being and change back when the cold weather has stopped?
Has any other Anni owner had their alloys ruined from road salt?

Thanks Jon
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels
Post by: leeroy20vt on 06 February 2008, 18:56
i dont know shat about wheels but is there not a wax or somethink u can put on there to prevent it m8
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels
Post by: GTi-Matt on 06 February 2008, 19:31
because the anni wheels have a chrome coating on them(the one's ive seen anyway) you should wash your wheels at least once a week to stop this from happening, but as the last post say's i think there is a wax out there to help prevent it.

check your local halfruads mate!
Title: Re: Anniversary Wheels
Post by: Rhyso on 06 February 2008, 19:45
because the anni wheels have a chrome coating on them(the one's ive seen anyway) you should wash your wheels at least once a week to stop this from happening, but as the last post say's i think there is a wax out there to help prevent it.

check your local halfruads mate!

don't touch anything from chavfords!! lol

Get some Poorboys Wheel Sealant - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-amp-tyres/poorboys-wheel-sealant/prod_9.html

wash your wheels with a decent mitt and shampoo; then apply a couple of coats of the above; wash as often as possible and keep them shining :afro: