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Edse30
07-14-2012, 05:51 PM
I just got these for my old e30. I'm needing advise on how to protect them before I mount them. As many of you know, bmw's are notorious for generating tons of brake dust. I want them to look good but its more importand to make washing them easier...if that makes sense.
Here's what I have:
BFWD
Col 845
Sampple of liquid souveran
NXT 2.0
Gold class liquid
CG 50/50
Or should I invest in something else?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Rsurfer
07-14-2012, 05:53 PM
Opti-Coat 2.0 or GTechniq C5.

rider9195
07-14-2012, 05:54 PM
Opti Coat or CarPro DLux.

But 845 would work the best with what you listed

RoadRageDetail
07-14-2012, 08:20 PM
I've never used Opti Coat but I'd be very interested to hear some of your processes that would not leave tons of blotted-looking high spots on wheels with that intricate of a design.

Wet Diamond is probably the longest lasting product you've got listed in the OP that I have experience with. It will do a really good job but with the beating those wheels will take concerning brake dust, I'd expect to re-apply it often.

Souveran, NXT and GC wouldn't last for squat in comparison.

DaveT435
07-14-2012, 08:32 PM
Are those BBS wheels or look a likes?? I can't tell from the picture. They don't look like 3 piece though...

BMW
07-14-2012, 09:16 PM
I've never used Opti Coat but I'd be very interested to hear some of your processes that would not leave tons of blotted-looking high spots on wheels with that intricate of a design.

Wet Diamond is probably the longest lasting product you've got listed in the OP that I have experience with. It will do a really good job but with the beating those wheels will take concerning brake dust, I'd expect to re-apply it often.

Souveran, NXT and GC wouldn't last for squat in comparison.

Spray the opti-coat with an air brush...this makes for a very even coating and allows you to fill all the intricate details...

Twister
07-14-2012, 09:22 PM
Spray the opti-coat with an air brush...this makes for a very even coating and allows you to fill all the intricate details...

I agree with this. I think the design of the wheels will make it a little difficult to get in to all the areas otherwise

neat e34
07-14-2012, 11:58 PM
Those wheels will look porn on your E30!
After something similar for my E34 540i...

Would definitely be looking into a semi-permanent coating like Opti-coat &, if you haven't already, good quality aftermarket brake pads that will reduce dust in the first place.
Most have just a little less initial bite than OE BMW pads but if you like your car, wheels, etc looking clean then it may be worth it for you...

Edse30
07-15-2012, 12:14 AM
i just looked up the price of opticoat and the bfwd is looking alot better. i think i'll go with that for now or try th gtechinq c5.
they are NOT real BBS, but for $399 shipped i couldnt pass up.
thanks for the input.

FUNX650
07-15-2012, 12:33 AM
Nice looking wheels...Almost have a "Dayton Wheel"-appearance.

Whatever wheel-protectant product you decide on, make sure it's a good one (a Coating/Sealant, for example)...

IMO...It's going to be quite difficult to clean/keep-clean the inner barrels of those wheels once they're mounted!
(At least the brake dust build-up on the inner barrels won't be so noticable.)
When you get a chance, or every now and then, pull the wheels back off for a more thorough cleaning.

Bob