XxLS400xX

I have a set of chrome wheels, i read people putting wax on their rims for protection. What brand wax should i use and how much should i put for how long?

Thanks in advance.

bravo261

iTrader: (1)

don't use the cheap stuff like turtle wax for rims. go with something good like a Zaino(online), klasse "sealant glaze," or a good mothers wax will even do.

as for how long, its one of those individualized answers. once every two months is good or even monthly if you're a heavy user of those rims.

XxLS400xX

so i can use body wax on my rims?
i am going to buy the 3step meiguars, should i do the 3 steps with my chromies also? or just put on the wax?

Stealther

Just the wax!

The other two steps you are talking about are:

1. Cleaner (abrasives)
2. Polish (swirl remover, basically oils to darken scratches and make them less noticeable)

Use a good chrome/metal polish to get a nice shine and remove hard water spots then follow it with a good quality pure wax (not a cleaner wax).

///MDex

I thought'd I'd revive this thread to get some answers since they're weren't too many in the first place.

SO, just the wax?

I am considering some Blitz wax, and only the wax, for a little protection for my centers & lips.

MrSypher

yeah, I would like to know too.. I need my lips to gleam..

///MDex

LOL - try Blistex

I spent a couple hours on my car today after all the rain and crap we had this weekend. I wanted to get some kind of protection on there as soon as possible, especially after seeing all the gra-due on the new toys.

I cleaned them with standard car wash soap (Meguiars Gold), dried thoughrouly (which can be a pain since the water tends to pool, and pool, and pool, at the bottom of the lips. ).

I used "One Grand Blitz Carnuba Wax ". No abrasives or cleaners in this wax, which is my primary reason for using it. I gently applied with a thin cotton rag wrapped around my fingers, then buffed off with another cotton rag. Piece of cake.



http://www.carcareonline.com/detail....oduct_id=10202

MrSypher

Sounds good...
Hey Dex with your rims, do you get a pool in the inside of the rims too?? On my Rezax's I get the pool inside and outside.. And man it's a pain in the butt to get rid of.. And when I'm lazy and I just leave it (inside pool) it just stays there and collects dirt untill it dries... And after the inner wheels are nasty looking...

///MDex

I don't get pools on both sides of the wheel face, thought I understand what you are talking about. The backsides though are nearly impossible to clean, and I usually don't even attempt to clean them, but I may institute a pracetice of taking the wheels off a couple times a year and doing a 'backside' cleaning.

MrSypher

Yeah, FutureGS and I just took all my wheels off yeasturday and cleaned both sides.. You really need to do it often if you don't want dirt to set in.. I mean we scrubed the crap out of them and they're still not perfect...

///MDex

Yep, makes sense - thanks for the heads up. I want to pamper the babies!

What did you guys use (cleaning agent) to scrub them? Ajax / Comet type stuff? On the backside, there wouldn't be as much a need to worry about damaging the finish. (unfinished aluminum?)