Sealing New wheels

[fritzetn]

Hey everyone!

I am officially new to the forums but have been reading for quite some time. I have recently bought new aftermarket wheels and looking to find a way to seal them and protect from the elements.

I was recommended two products CarPro Reload and Sonax ploymer net shield.

From my research Sonax polymer net shield might be my best option. In terms of ease of use and longest lasting on the wheels. Just trying to get everyone elses feedback on the products for this use? And being that they are brand new wheels should I just do an ISO wipe down or do a quick final polish?

Also I plan on using Soxax brilliant detailer ontop of the net shield in hopes of adding the the protection and adding to the shine


Thanks for everyone's help!

[xabo]

What brand of wheel is this and what are they going on?

[fritzetn]

What brand of wheel is this and what are they going on?

They are Ferrada Wheels going on an Infiniti G37 Sport

[The Guz]

Have you considered a coating instead of a sealant? The coating will last longer and offer better protection.

[FUNX650]

I was recommended two products CarPro Reload
and Sonax polymer net shield

From my research Sonax polymer net shield
might be my best option.
Also I plan on using Soxax brilliant detailer

Between these products I would
opt for the one(s) from Sonax.

And being that they are brand new wheels should I just do an ISO wipe down or do a quick final polish.

IMO:
It's best to follow the manufacturer's recommendations.


Bob

[Setec Astronomy]

If you still have the wheels off the car with no tires on them, I would definitely coat them while they are clean and easy to handle. The two products recommended to you might be more applicable later in the life of the wheels as easy-to-apply after everything is mounted.

[fritzetn]

Have you considered a coating instead of a sealant? The coating will last longer and offer better protection.

I have considered coating the wheels for sure but have no experience in using the coatings

If you still have the wheels off the car with no tires on them, I would definitely coat them while they are clean and easy to handle. The two products recommended to you might be more applicable later in the life of the wheels as easy-to-apply after everything is mounted.

I 100% agree. My fear with this is coating brand new flawless wheels and doing it wrong and make them look worse in some way.

Any of you fellas have experience with coating and would you recommend it to someone who hasn't done it before?

Thanks guys!

[fritzetn]

Between these products I would
opt for the one(s) from Sonax.


IMO:
It's best to follow the manufacturer's recommendations.


Bob

Thanks for the advice Bob! and when you say its best to follow the manufacturers recommendations you are referring to the sealant manufacturer correct?

[The Guz]

I have considered coating the wheels for sure but have no experience in using the coatings

Pinnacle Black Label Wheel Coating and DP Wheel Coating are some of the easiest coatings to use. Even if you have never used a coating before.

The DP line will be part of the new McKee 37 line so you may want to see how much it is as Pinnacle is on the high side if cost is an issue.

Until then you can use what you have or get some Sonax.

[fritzetn]

Pinnacle Black Label Wheel Coating and DP Wheel Coating are some of the easiest coatings to use. Even if you have never used a coating before.

The DP line will be part of the new McKee 37 line so you may want to see how much it is as Pinnacle is on the high side if cost is an issue.

Until then you can use what you have or get some Sonax.

Awesome! Thank you for the information! I am assuming that Black Label wheel coating is a simple application but would have a longer and stronger protection than Sonax Polymer Net Shield?