11-01-2015, 08:46 AM
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I am my own mechanic....
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Originally Posted by grc0456
Thanks for all the suggestions! And Timco, I didn't intend to hijack the thread. BTW, your wheels and calipers look awesome. And your Anniversary edition in GT Silver metallic with cocoa interior is one of my favorite color combos of all 986's. Just a beautiful Box!
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It's a topic more than a thread. I have some products to try myself!
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11-01-2015, 08:18 AM
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Location: LaGrange Highlands,IL
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I'll have to try that, I've used Eagle One wheel products before with great results.
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11-01-2015, 08:42 AM
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Location: Essex, CT United States
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I used the Hot Wheels wheel cleaner for about a year and it peeled the clear coat off my red Boxster S calipers...
Never again.
One thing I did do was take off the wheels and clean off all the brake dust from the rim and back of the spokes with a power washer and then applied 3 or 4 coats of Armor All Wheel Protectant. It did make the brake dust easier to remove....
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11-01-2015, 08:55 AM
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I've had great results from Sonax wheel cleaner plus, especially when applied to dry wheels. I only use it in really bad wheels, though, because of how expensive it is. To maintain already clean wheels, I like to keep a layer of sealant on them and wash thoroughly and frequently with car wash shampoo. I use an EZ-detail style wheel brush to clean inside the barrels and behind the spokes. I use a 1" round pastry brush to clean the lug nut holes. I'm experimenting with using spray-on quick wax after the routine cleaning, to keep a good sealant going on them.
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11-01-2015, 10:03 AM
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On the slippery slope
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after you get them clean, apply rejex. it is a polymer coating that makes it easy to keep clean
Wax does not last very long, especially if you track the car and the wheels get really hot
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11-01-2015, 12:36 PM
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If you can get a great product over the counter I consider that a plus over a boutique brand that requires you pay shipping or requires you place a larger order to get free shipping.
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11-01-2015, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Timco
Absolutely fantastic.
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Agreed. Looks good.
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11-10-2015, 06:23 AM
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2003 Base 5-speed
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Location: Stoneham, MA
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I think any wax would work to provide a non-adhesive barrier after you get the wheels clean, but I'm going to try Rejex. Its a sealant, and I understand a lot of the track guys use it with success (I shudder at the amount of brake dust they generate).
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11-10-2015, 08:02 AM
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On the slippery slope
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If you are looking at a wax specifically for wheels, maybe, otherwise the heat will break it down quickly
check out rejex, it lasts 3-6 months
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