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    Question about chrome rim sealant

    Hi guys,

    I recently purchased a set of 2012 corvette chrome spyder rims for my 07 vette. The rims are still in the box and I figured that I would put a sealant on them before the spring. What is the best sealant to use on these new chrome rims?? I appreciate any feedback you can provide me with!

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    Re: Question about chrome rim sealant

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    Hi guys,

    I recently purchased a set of 2012 corvette chrome spyder rims for my 07 vette. The rims are still in the box and I figured that I would put a sealant on them before the spring. What is the best sealant to use on these new chrome rims?? I appreciate any feedback you can provide me with!

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    It's pricey but EXO. I've done my car with it, planning on doing my wheels with it next year when the weather is warm enough

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    Re: Question about chrome rim sealant

    I use Rejex on my factory GS chrome wheels. It makes them very slick, and easy to clean off the brake dust.

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    Re: Question about chrome rim sealant

    Quote Originally Posted by Enthusiast View Post
    Hi guys,

    I recently purchased a set of 2012 corvette chrome spyder rims for my 07 vette. The rims are still in the box and I figured that I would put a sealant on them before the spring. What is the best sealant to use on these new chrome rims?? I appreciate any feedback you can provide me with!
    -Are you going to keep them in the box 'til you mount them in the spring?
    (Please don't allow any salt-melting chemicals to come near them!)

    -What kind, if any: "paper"...did they come wrapped-in?
    Barren or Oiled/Brown-Waxed?

    -After making sure the wheels are clean as a hound's tooth...
    And making absotively/posilutely that they are: Completely dry (if cleaning was needed)...
    Then...If you so desire...You can apply some WG DGPS to both the outer/inner barrels...And:

    -Depending on the provided wrapping-paper...
    Go to your local art supply-house (like Michael's) and buy some "waxed-paper" that looks like this:



    -Wrap/re-wrap them with the appropiate-waxed/oiled paper...
    Put 'em back in their boxes...
    And keep 'em high-and-dry 'til mounting-season arrives!

    One other question I have:
    -Did you purchase, or did your set of wheels come with the chromed lug nuts?

    If so...I've heard of folks spraying their nuts with WD-40.
    -I feel this practice will either:
    1. Encourage the wrong type of women to appear at the most awkward of times...Or:
    2. Unless completely removed from said nuts...WD-40 will lessen the accuracy when torquing.


    Hope this helps some.



    Bob

    Note: If you're going to mount them now/pretty soon...
    Please disregard all of the above...save the WG DGPS.
    "Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
    ~Joaquin de Setanti

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    Re: Question about chrome rim sealant

    Opti-coat, GTechniq C5 (Wheel Armor), Blackfire Metal Sealant.

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    Re: Question about chrome rim sealant

    opticoat has my vote. That stuff is amazing!
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    Re: Question about chrome rim sealant

    Quote Originally Posted by FUNX725 View Post
    -Are you going to keep them in the box 'til you mount them in the spring?
    (Please don't allow any salt-melting chemicals to come near them!)

    -What kind, if any: "paper"...did they come wrapped-in?
    Barren or Oiled/Brown-Waxed?

    -After making sure the wheels are clean as a hound's tooth...
    And making absotively/posilutely that they are: Completely dry (if cleaning was needed)...
    Then...If you so desire...You can apply some WG DGPS to both the outer/inner barrels...And:

    -Depending on the provided wrapping-paper...
    Go to your local art supply-house (like Michael's) and buy some "waxed-paper" that looks like this:



    -Wrap/re-wrap them with the appropiate-waxed/oiled paper...
    Put 'em back in their boxes...
    And keep 'em high-and-dry 'til mounting-season arrives!

    One other question I have:
    -Did you purchase, or did your set of wheels come with the chromed lug nuts?

    If so...I've heard of folks spraying their nuts with WD-40.
    -I feel this practice will either:
    1. Encourage the wrong type of women to appear at the most awkward of times...Or:
    2. Unless completely removed from said nuts...WD-40 will lessen the accuracy when torquing.


    Hope this helps some.



    Bob

    Note: If you're going to mount them now/pretty soon...
    Please disregard all of the above...save the WG DGPS.




    Bob,

    What is WG DGPS- Wolf Gang Deep Glaze Paint Sealant 3.0?

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    Re: Question about chrome rim sealant

    Quote Originally Posted by Enthusiast View Post
    Bob,

    What is WG DGPS- Wolf Gang Deep Glaze Paint Sealant 3.0?
    Just change Glaze to Gloss

    Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant delivers a deep, wet, liquid shimmer unlike anything you can imagine.



    Bob
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    Re: Question about chrome rim sealant

    Opticoat works well on chrome wheels.
    Johny

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