Sealing/protecting wheels

[peanuthead]

Hi all just brought some brand new alloys and really want to put something on them to give some extra protection. I do have some collinte 476 wax, would that be good to use. Or can anyone suggest something else?

 

[Keyser Soze]

Something from G Techniq. Wont be very cheap though.

 

[Gally]

Use a nano sealant or don't waste your time. Cquartz or Gtechniq C5.

 

[peanuthead]

Isn't C5 for glass? Or am I being silly

 

[bright]

Isn't C5 for glass? Or am I being silly

think its g5 thats windows mate

 

[peanuthead]

Ah my bad. Should have gone to specsavers!

 

[peanuthead]

How easy is the C5 to apply?

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

easy. its all in the prep tho. better prep, longer the duration it protects for

 

[peanuthead]

What kind of prep would I need to do as the wheels are brand new

 

[Keyser Soze]

Surface needs to be very clean. Get some panel wipe from your local motorfactors thats used in bodyshops.
Dont listen to people dribbling on that you need IPA.

 

[JD]

Yes that'll do it. And don't bother with decontaminating or polishing them either. In fact, throw some mud in with the nano sealant - that should give it some extra oomph.

 

[Carlv8415]

I use Armourall Shield, it comes in a spray can. Wash you wheels then spray it on, it works like a wax to protect your wheels, should last for up to 8 washes before needing to be reapplied. It's about £7.99 from Halfords.

 

[yellowbelly]

Surface needs to be very clean. Get some panel wipe from your local motorfactors thats used in bodyshops.
Dont listen to people dribbling on that you need IPA.

Oh do please elaborate, it seems that all the Pro Detailers have got it all wrong and must be told immediately.

can you also confirm the cost of this panel wipe?

 

[yellowbelly]

Yes that'll do it. And don't bother with decontaminating or polishing them either. In fact, throw some mud in with the nano sealant - that should give it some extra oomph.

try to keep your teeth clamped onto your tongue JD

 

[JD]

try to keep your teeth clamped onto your tongue JD

Sometimes I give up buddy!

 

[Keyser Soze]

Oh do please elaborate, it seems that all the Pro Detailers have got it all wrong and must be told immediately.

can you also confirm the cost of this panel wipe?

If you look on DW a lot of the pros use panel wipe(mainly the bodyshop based ones)
It's used to cleanse the panel before any paint is applied.
Its safer than IPA and you don't need to mess about with dilutions.
Should be able to get 5 litres from you local body shop suppliers for about £10.

 

[peanuthead]

So it isn't a case of just applying it as the wheels are new. Any links to the IPA stuff?

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

even tho your wheels are new, possibilities are , there will be silicons and of such on the surface.

thus needing a darn good IPA wipe down for the C5 to have maximum ' cling '