Wheel protection

bakerboy4s · 19 Oct 2017

Following refurb, what is recommended to protect wheels from brake dust etc?

squelch · 19 Oct 2017

Fitting PCCB's....?

Griffter · 20 Oct 2017

I use a good wax. You can get 'winter wax" and '4x4 wax" which are designed to stay put and protect. You can even get 'wheel wax" but I've never tried it.

Anyway regular washing with decent shampoo, mitt and a pressure washer removes the brake dust and grime easily, but leaves the wax alone (til an annual reapplication). Don't brush the wheels because that would take the wax off, but you shouldn't need to.

You can get spray on wheel protectants but the masochist in me believes anything that's easy to apply won't stay put.

maldren · 20 Oct 2017

As an alternative to wax, you can use sealants. I use Armor All Shield Brake Dust Repellent. It was highly recommended by AutoExpress and I've found it effective and extremely easy to use on clean wheels, you just spray it on and leave it!

bakerboy4s · 20 Oct 2017

Mmm pccb's £5k, wax £10 no brainier,

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cheshire911 · 20 Oct 2017

The easiest solution is regular hot soapy water with car shampoo and a soft lambswool mitt. I have tried wax (including carnauba wax) but other than making it easier to hose off the brake dust, it still needs to be removed with a mitt and hot soapy water to get that 'as new' look.

coullstar · 20 Oct 2017

I tried that Poorboys wheel wax pink stuff for wheels and its pretty good.

I think theres also some GTechnique or something like that.

Alex · 20 Oct 2017

cheshire911 said:
The easiest solution is regular hot soapy water with car shampoo and a soft lambswool mitt. I have tried wax (including carnauba wax) but other than making it easier to hose off the brake dust, it still needs to be removed with a mitt and hot soapy water to get that 'as new' look.

Cheshire wins 10/10!

At least once a week, especially autumn, winter, spring.

cableguy · 20 Oct 2017

I've tried many products over many years and many wheel finishes and my favourite is Chemical Guys Wheel Guard. Works a treat on paint & powdercoated wheels as well as my bare polished split rims.
Wax the wheel every 3-4 months and wash regularly with a pH neutral car shampoo and the brake dust & road grime won't have a chance. :thumb:

C.

G3BML · 20 Oct 2017

Wax doesn't last long on wheels. Highly advise Gtechniq or gyeon rim. You'll get more than a year of proper protection

HSC911 · 20 Oct 2017

bakerboy4s said:
Following refurb, what is recommended to protect wheels from brake dust etc?

Don't brake :grin:

:thumb:

skinny_monkey · 20 Oct 2017

I use poorboys wheel wax. Doesn't stop the wheels getting dirty from braking but does make them much easier to clean. And also smells of bubble gum

EGTE · 21 Oct 2017

This coating is what you need. Bomb-proof and ever-lasting.

https://www.everbritecoatings.com/wheels_winter.htm

I used to get it from cleanmycar.co.uk, but now it has to be

http://www.everbritecoatings.co.uk

Clanky · 22 Oct 2017

I used to use the Poorboys stuff, but switched to Autofinesse Mint Rims.
It is superior & lasts longer than poorboys. It also makes cleaning much easier.
Never had to use a dedicated wheel cleaner since, just a simple wash the same as the rest of the car.

X51 996 · 23 Oct 2017

Another +1 for the Poorboys wheel stuff.

Bought some ages ago, pink stuff in a tub. The dust just wipes off and hardly any tar or other stuff seems to stick. One tub will last forever!

Would recommend it but as with all car care stuff everyone prefers their own! :thumb:

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