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Rob B

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Registered: 8th Jan 04
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22nd Nov 10 at 11:58

Hi guys,

any ideas on things i can do maintain my wheels as they have no clear coat on them, i've applied some dodo juice wax, not sure what else to do really?

Thanks

scottyp1989

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Registered: 29th Jul 07
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22nd Nov 10 at 12:25

keep on top of then is probly the best you can do and just cleam them down when they are dirty,

Ricky352

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Registered: 6th Apr 07
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22nd Nov 10 at 13:23

Yeah just keep them clean as you can, or put on some winter wheels.

combat corsa

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22nd Nov 10 at 13:38

y dont you get them clean and just put a clear coat of lacqer on lol

Danny W

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22nd Nov 10 at 13:58

When i've used my BBS's in winter months i've tried using jetseal109 and belgom alu, both very good products at keeping polished aluminium clean shiney and protected. Your biggest worry with wheels like this is the road salt as it can cause a lot of damage if left on the bare aluminium. I made sure i gave the wheels a wash down after everydays use

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Rob B

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22nd Nov 10 at 23:42

Everyday? Or just days when the roads were horrible.

I won't clear coat them they cost alot of money so don't want to risk ruining them.

Danny W

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23rd Nov 10 at 18:10

Yep gave them a wipe over with a cloth everyday especially when the roads were damp, maybe i was just being anal about it but the wheels cost me a fair whack as well as time & effort so didn't want to ruin them.
if the weather/roads aren't too bad you may be able to get away with leaving them if they are protected with some form of wax/sealer

[Edited on 23-11-2010 by Danny W]

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aron

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23rd Nov 10 at 23:04

i ruined my rm's last winter so my rs's won't be going anywhere near the road until spring

just run the standard/winter wheels

corrosion is one thing but any mishaps with potholes/kerbs could be potentially costly

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