Norcy91
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Registered: 15th Sep 08
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I'm getting a set of wheels refurbished next week for my Mini, I'm wanting to put a few coats of wax on them to try and protect the paintwork. I already have Collinite 476s that I used on my car, will this give them enough protection, or do they make specific wheel waxes/sealants for a reason?
What would you all recommend?
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Kyle T
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Registered: 11th Sep 04
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
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Poorboy's Wheel Sealant seems pretty well regarded. It's what I use, but have never tried anything else so can't comment on comparisons!
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Impreza WRX STi
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Toby
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I would just use it if your happy with it. People only dont tend to use it due to cost, brake dust, salt, grit etc will eat through it so using a wax like that. Using a wheel sealant will probably provide less protection (maybe even 50-40% less) but will provide better value for money as it probably will cost 60%-70% less
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craig8
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Registered: 31st Dec 04
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Tin of 476s is about £15 and lasts ages, give it a go
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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I use a pink one, it's either chemical guys or poorboys, which really brought out the sparkle on a set of silver wheels I had refurbished. I also put 2 coats on a set of white alloys which made cleaning them very simple.
[Edited on 25-04-2013 by Ben G]
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ChrisBoom
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Registered: 6th Dec 06
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Poorboys in the pink stuff, smells awesome. Seems to work well. I take my wheels off every few months and give them a couple coats.
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evilrob
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+1 for Poorboys Wheel Sealant if you don't mind topping it up on a regular basis - cheap, easy to apply (3 coats is best - do the first coat, do a second after about half an hour and another the next day), looks great. You'll get a month tops before it needs re-doing.
Try 22PLE VM1 Signature Rim and Metal if you want something that you can put on and not worry about again for a good year or so:
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/22ple-vm1-signature-rim-and-metal-coat-cat15.html
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Phil W
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Registered: 1st Jul 05
Location: Shropshire Drives : Focus ST
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FK1000P is supposed to be good on wheels...
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