Wheel Cleaning Question / Beef

[Frodo]

To revive an old thread...

Anybody try Poorboys Wheel Sealant before? (See: http://www.autogeek.net/pbws.html).

Just curious.

[ekam]

I think whatever you use your wheels will get dirty and brake dust will eventually get on it. Using wax/sealants just minimize the effect but you will have to clean it regardless.

I use Simoniz Wheel & Tire Mitt and P21S Wheel Cleaner and works great cleaning off dirt & brake dust. After drying I use my bare hands to put on Meguirs Gold Wax.

[djomlas]

go to lexus dealer and get some of their WheelWax, best thing ever.
take wheels off, wash, clean and wax.
after than, just a quick whipe when washing the car, and leaf blowed, since they are so protected now water jsut sheers off.
takes no more than a minute per wheel.
i usually put like 2-3 coats on, and in the winter its nice too couse all the salt cant get to them, and jsut a quick hose down helps.

give that a try

[jwade]

How funny...I thought I was the only retardo out there that used my toro leaf blower to dry them...I might need to try some wheel wax though.

As another measure to get rid of the thin layer of rotor rust, after washing, I always back up to the end of my driveway, then coast down down a couple times applying the brakes just enough to get rid of the surface rust and return them to normal.

Then after the wheels are blown off, and the car is dried completely, I go over the wheels again with a microfiber towel.

Car looks sharp then!!