Normal Wax v's Wheel Wax?

[Pep]

Whats the main difference between the 2?

I want to get a few coats on my winter wheels today but only have normal Poorboys wax, is there a big difference?

 

[aucky]

Not particularly.

I'd go with Collenite 845 or FK1000 if you're not familiar with semi-permenant sealants.

Preparation is the crucial factor in durability though.

 

[Pep]

I've got to stick with what I have unfortunately as I want to do it this afternoon, was just wondering if there was a big difference in the 2.

 

[aucky]

What is it you have?

 

[Pep]

Poor boys hardcore paste wax I think (or possibly chemical guys, I can't remember exactly and I'm at work)

 

[Yellow Dave]

typically a wheel wax will give better durability as it will hopefully stand up to the higher temperatures, but I've only ever used rim wax, Coli 476, AG HD wax and C5.

As long as you keep on top of it your wax won't do any worse unless you compare it to the proper wheel sealants from GTechniq, Nanolex, Cquartz

 

[Auto Finesse]

The difference being a dedicated wheel "wax" will be produced using waxes with a higher melting point (usually synthetic) to withstand the heat generated by the breaks that is transfered in to the wheels, this heat will premurturly break down most normal "body waxes". Thats the main difference, we go another step further in that we wanted a product the can be applied, and cure fully to be removed a wheel at a time, rather than having to go around all the wheels putting it on then back again taking it all off, so you can sit and treat one wheel at a time.

James

 

[Alex_225]

I'd imagine most specific wheel waxes are more like a sealant so a chemical wax as opposed to a lot of the carnauba based ones you put on the bodywork.

To be honest though as much as I like CG's Wheel Guard, I can imagine a sealant type wax like Collinite or Finishkare will do just as good a job.

 

[Pep]

Late reply, thanks for the info.

Suppose thinking about it now the heat thing is an obvious one!
I gave them a couple of coats so hopefully it will at least help with the cleaning over the winter!

 

[JD]

It will just melt off, Joe. No chance it'll last until November, let alone through to New Year (unless its garbed and the wheels are not subjected to any movement/braking).

 

[Pep]

Hmm, I guess I should stop being tight and buy some proper stuff then.
Theres a few mentioned above but any particular ones to look at?

 

[MatthewR]

Gtech C5 is the main one people use. However i think i'm going to try the new raceglaze one due to ease and i don't mind topping up once a month if necessary.

http://www.raceglaze.co.uk/race-glaze/raceglaze-nano-alloy-wheel-protector-large/

 

[JD]

C5 if you're willing to prep properly (and by properly, I mean PROPERLY).

Mint Rims from James@AF above, Poorboys Wheel Sealant is very good, as is FK1000p.