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Offline geb105

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what wax to use on my new alloys?
« 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...

Offline Kerrse

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Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
« Reply #1 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:


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Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
« Reply #3 on: 05 April 2011, 15:06 »
any of them will do the job nicely  :wink:

Offline Dan J

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Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
« Reply #4 on: 05 April 2011, 17:45 »
FK1000P for maximum durabilty.
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Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
« Reply #5 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 :)

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Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
« Reply #6 on: 05 April 2011, 18:25 »
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.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Vikan_Multi_Brush_1.html

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

Offline geb105

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Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
« Reply #7 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?

Offline Lewy

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Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
« Reply #8 on: 05 April 2011, 19:42 »
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?

Offline Dan J

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Re: what wax to use on my new alloys?
« Reply #9 on: 05 April 2011, 21:11 »
sealant first then wax if desired.
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