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    Re: Regular wax on rims. ??

    Quote Originally Posted by wantboost View Post


    Any idea how to remove these stains from the previous liquid wax ??

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    Re: Regular wax on rims. ??

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    Any idea how to remove these stains from the previous liquid wax ??
    If the wheels are clear coated you can use a paint polish to polish the surface of the wheels.

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    Re: Regular wax on rims. ??

    How do I know If they are clear coated ??
    I dont see how the polish will remove previous stained rims from the wax???

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    Re: Regular wax on rims. ??

    Most painted wheels are clear coated. Unless the surface is anodized or powder coated.
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    Re: Regular wax on rims. ??

    Quote Originally Posted by wantboost View Post
    Can I apply a regular wax possibly like a
    collinite 845 or even others to my rims
    to protect from brake dust ??
    You sure can.

    [Watch and see what happens the next time
    you wash the wheels. (Wanna bet that the
    brake dust releases it grip on the wheels
    easier than when they were unwaxed?)]

    One caveat:
    If you can...Re-apply the Wax after each wash;
    it’ll help you to keep way ahead of the curve.


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    Re: Regular wax on rims. ??

    Prep properly and use any Hybrid or Synthetic wax and then clean wheels only using ph neutral soap. This gives me durability of more than a month.
    Only use strong chemicals when doing next prep and application.

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    Re: Regular wax on rims. ??

    If your gonna wax just coat them. Will last longer. If not a lot of folks use the spray and rinse sealants with good results


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    Re: Regular wax on rims. ??

    Quote Originally Posted by Coatingsarecrack View Post
    If your gonna wax just coat them. Will last longer. If not a lot of folks use the spray and rinse sealants with good results


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    Agree. Coating is the way to go. I've coated a couple sets of wheels and it makes them much easier to clean.

    You can't find them at AG, but at least one coating vendor who sells coatings here offers 10ml sample sized bottles for sale elsewhere. It's the perfect size for doing a set (or two) of wheels.
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    Re: Regular wax on rims. ??

    I've been using FK1000p on wheels for a few years now. I agree a dedicated coating may be better, but I've been very pleased with the level of protection and longevity. I've tried Collinites, both 845 and 476 and FK outlasts both. I still prefer the Collinites over FK on the body, bit I think the hi-temp properties of the FK helps it last longer on wheels.

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    Re: Regular wax on rims. ??

    Quote Originally Posted by briarpatch View Post
    Coat your wheels instead....I use McKees wheel coating, and my wheel cleaning is done with soap and water
    Quote Originally Posted by Coatingsarecrack View Post
    If your gonna wax just coat them. Will last longer. If not a lot of folks use the spray and rinse sealants with good results


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    Quote Originally Posted by Desertnate View Post
    Agree. Coating is the way to go. I've coated a couple sets of wheels and it makes them much easier to clean.

    You can't find them at AG, but at least one coating vendor who sells coatings here offers 10ml sample sized bottles for sale elsewhere. It's the perfect size for doing a set (or two) of wheels.
    If your going to take the time to clean and wax your wheels that will only last a few weeks..why not use a wheel coating that will last months for the same amount of effort?

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