White wheels

[Windy172cup]

Are white wheels actually a nightmare to keep clean?? Ppl say they are.

 

[Guppy]

Yes

 

[Will.]

They are indeed. Have to clean them at least once a week. And they still get dirty after 2 days of driving. Look amazin though

 

[oz_clio]

yes! less so if they are protected and you keep on top of them regularly.

 

[Windy172cup]

well clean the car once a week at least. im guessing wheels have to b done 2 time a week by the sounds of things

 

[Vish]

I was thinking of getting white wheels too. Mainly for track use though.

What's best to protect them with? I'm worried of having excessive brake dust on them.

 

[Eckascliovalver]

Ive just had my turinis powdercoated white, clean them everyday and with in 15 or so miles theres brake dust on them again lol. They do look awesome though :approve:

 

[Windy172cup]

lol, sound like hard work. think ive changed my mind. Still cant make my mind up on what colour to go!!!!

 

[Beef-Mc]

Just coat them with some SRP and Poorboys and it'll be easy to wash off.

 

[richy22]

I was thinking of getting white wheels too. Mainly for track use though.

What's best to protect them with? I'm worried of having excessive brake dust on them.

Ive heard good reviews about using some Chemical guys wheel sealant or Poorboys wheel sealant

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/cat_7.html

one quote about CG wheel guard

I put this on, a week later the wheels are covered in the usual road dirt and brake dust, difference is it washed off with normal sponge cleaning, saves a lot of time, beading looks great as a bonus.

As well as Autoglym SRP and EGP.

Have a read through the detailing bit im sure theres a thread somewhere.. or failing that go onto detailing world and see how the proper GEEKS do it!

 

[Android]

Fuckin b******s !
I clean mine up every second day

 

[tibby]

go yellow!!! push the boat out

 

[Vish]

Cheer richy22 and Beef-Mc, I think I'll get those for my standard wheels anyway to help keep them clean in the long run

 

[SoA2k6]

My OZ's are a nightmare. They look amazing clean, but a week later they're yellow. I go through a whole bottle of Meguires Hot Rims to clean them once.

 

[Pete80]

I've srp'd & about 5 layers of Poorboys wheel sealant on mine & there still a b*****d to be honest.

The dirt & brake dust washes off no problem but they still go yellow............

 

[tonksy26]

nightmare to keep clean mate, especially through the winter.

 

[richy22]

IF they are cared for properly though they are easy to maintain. Dont ask me what to use though as im still experimenting with crap.. Detailing world is worth a look through though.

 

[Vish]

Why do they do yellow? :S

 

[richy22]

Usually by poor application of products or not letting them cure properly.. the wax reacts and it makes it go yellow.

 

[Vish]

Oh right. So if you look after them properly, they'll be ok?

 

[richy22]

Errr maybe! It seems to be due to how the products are applied and how they cure.. .some react differently. Plus sometimes depends on what type of paint has been used on the wheels.

 

[Vish]

Oh, so no real way to tell except trial and error.

Thanks mate.