aluminum wheeles

[lvmyavalon]

Feed back pleaseI'm sure this has been covered on this forum,but I can't find it.Is there a product you can put on aluminum wheels.Especially in the winter.To keep wheels protected? My main concern is road salt.It seems for every inch of snow we get.We get an inch of salt put down.Then when the street dries.You have this cloud of dust coming off the pavement. Thanks

[Mike Phillips]

Do you mean clear coated aluminum wheels?

Or

Bare aluminum wheels that are polished?


You can apply a wax or a paint sealant to either style, but with bare aluminum wheels you want to make sure you polish them first with an aluminum polish and then seal them after wiping them clean.

Clear coated aluminum wheels have a clear coating of paint just like your car has a clear coating of paint but I've been told that the clear paint used on wheels is much harder than the type used on body panels.


:)

[lvmyavalon]

The car is a Toyota Avalon.Looks like the clear coat you mentioned.So a good wax should help out? By the way.I really appreciate the help I have recived on this forum.Funny,how you have cars for 50 years & finally find out how to really take care of your car.Of course,in 1960 a lot of this was not avaliable.
Thanks again:dblthumb2:

[Mike Phillips]

The car is a Toyota Avalon.Looks like the clear coat you mentioned. So a good wax should help out?


Yes, applying a wax or paint sealant will help to protect the clear paint on the wheels and also make cleaning faster and easier.

We carry two dedicated products for this,

DP Wheel Glaze (http://www.autogeek.net/dp-wheel-glaze.html)
Wheel Wax Glacier Polish & Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/wheel-wax-polish-sealant.html)
Wheel Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/wheelwax.html)


A lot of folks use the same paint sealant they use on their car paint.




By the way.I really appreciate the help I have received on this forum.


This forum has so many experienced and knowledgeable people always willing to help others...




Funny,how you have cars for 50 years & finally find out how to really take care of your car. Of course, in 1960 a lot of this was not available.

Thanks again:dblthumb2:



Discussion Forums are powerful...

:xyxthumbs:

[tuscarora dave]

Poorboy's Wheel Sealant is also an option that does well.
Poorboy’s Wheel Sealant: Protective sealant that improves & maintains the appearance of wheels. wheel protection, poorboys wheel wax (http://www.autogeek.net/pbws.html)

[lvmyavalon]

Thanks again !!!!After reading 1st post.I found what I needed on the site.I ordered some wheel wax.Ive got a list going for spring time.Right now I just want to get through the winter

[ScottB]

Ive been using Opti-seal with nice success on my Iforged wheels.

[Scott DeBrun]

I've used PB wheel sealant and wheel wax and in my opinion PB lasts longer although it doesn't have the gloss that wheel wax has. Personally I prefer the protection especially in winter.

[sullysdetailing]

DP wheel glaze is great just apply it thin because it can be a pain to get off

[lvmyavalon]

Great info !! Yes,right now my main concern is protection. also.When I purchased car I was suprised how well the wheels cleaned up.I kind of like that gloss.Back in the 60s I had some of those American aluminum wheels on a mustang.Raw aluminum I suspect.What fun to clean :(
Thank again everyone

[BobbyG]

OK, I'll be a politician here. I have the Poorboy's Wheel Sealant and DP Wheel Glaze and they both work very well.

The Poorboy's World is a pinkish color while the DP Wheel Glaze is a light blue. Both go on easily and protect every well.

The wheels on my Dodge Dakota used to turn dark gray between washing but not the brake dust is hardly noticeable! :props: