Wheel Sealant
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Just started using Gtechniq C5. Expensive but very good. I have used Rimwax (unfortunate name...) and other wheel waxes, nothing lasts like the C5.
One word of caution - when applying make sure you follow instructions and don't leave excess on, as it will cause shiny spots. If you do, then a recoat of C5 will fix.
One word of caution - when applying make sure you follow instructions and don't leave excess on, as it will cause shiny spots. If you do, then a recoat of C5 will fix.
I use Poorboys Wheel Sealant also. Superb stuff....as are all their products. I apply a coat of Black Hole plus a coat of Wheel Sealant to my gloss black MV3s every couple of months and a top-up coat of Wheel Sealant every 3 or 4 weeks. They always look 'deep' Black and ultra glossy. Water repellency is awesome and makes them easy to wash next time. It's also inexpensive and goes a long way. 
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Any product recommended for cleaning them first? Normal stuff used for removing brake dust doesn't seem to shift some of the stains and discolouration.
Preferably something that doesn't require taking off the wheels and scrubbing them with a toothbrush if you know what I mean?
Preferably something that doesn't require taking off the wheels and scrubbing them with a toothbrush if you know what I mean?
Initially I would recommend removing each wheel in turn and thoroughly cleaning inside and out. Use an iron decontamination product like Dragons Breath or similar and finish by compounding/polishing before finally sealing. This will then stop any dirt or contaminants from coming into direct contact with the wheels paint. When I wash my car I blast all the wheels off with my pressure washer (no chemicals !) and then mix some shampoo in a wash bucket. I then clean the outside surfaces and internal wheel barrel with the soapy water and my set of Wheel Woolie brushes. No harsh chemicals involved and no stiff scratchy nylon brushes either. Reapplying the sealant regularly is the key.
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patriot66 said:I use Poorboys Wheel Sealant also. Superb stuff....as are all their products. I apply a coat of Black Hole plus a coat of Wheel Sealant to my gloss black MV3s every couple of months and a top-up coat of Wheel Sealant every 3 or 4 weeks. They always look 'deep' Black and ultra glossy. Water repellency is awesome and makes them easy to wash next time. It's also inexpensive and goes a long way.
Your car and wheels looks awesome. As I have silver wheels would it be worth using Poorboys White Diamond (instead of Black Hole) and then Poorboys Wheels Sealant, that's assuming the wheels are prepared properly, tar remover(Tardis), Iron X and then clayed?
Cleaning the wheels is a ballache for us all so if you are wanting to seal them, buy a decent sealant like GTechnic C5, DLux or CC Platinum Wheels.
Once sealed, soap and water is all you'll need to clean them up. If you prep the wheels well and apply it as per the instructions, you'll get a min of 12mths out of a good sealant with no need to re-apply.
£20 approx. for 15ml is all that's required for 4 wheels. Compare it to PB's Wheel Sealant which needs re-applying quite often and it's a bargain.
Horses for courses but after being disappointed with how long PB's sealed my wheels for, I went for CC Plat Wheels and used approx. 8ml for 4 x 18'' gloss black 10 spoke alloys. Money well spent indeed.
Once sealed, soap and water is all you'll need to clean them up. If you prep the wheels well and apply it as per the instructions, you'll get a min of 12mths out of a good sealant with no need to re-apply.
£20 approx. for 15ml is all that's required for 4 wheels. Compare it to PB's Wheel Sealant which needs re-applying quite often and it's a bargain.
Horses for courses but after being disappointed with how long PB's sealed my wheels for, I went for CC Plat Wheels and used approx. 8ml for 4 x 18'' gloss black 10 spoke alloys. Money well spent indeed.
Poorboys Wheel Sealant 8oz/236ml is available for less than £14 and goes a helluva long way. I really enjoy cleaning my car and I like my wheels looking 'fresh' and glossy and so ten minutes per wheel to re-seal every few weeks is well worth the effort in my eyes.