SINGH Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Ahh, what a good idea. Dunno why I didn't think of that. Will do that in spring before waxing and sealing them up. Thanks for the tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyliss Posted January 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Ahh, what a good idea. Dunno why I didn't think of that. Will do that in spring before waxing and sealing them up. Thanks for the tip ;). Lets know how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 I was going to add also, alot of wheel cleaners are not effective on tar as a dedicated tar remover. Its worth trying incase the wheel got a hit of tar or that thin liquid that goes around road repairs. I once got a coaring of that on the areas directly behind the wheels and it attracted alot of dirt that took alot of cleaning to remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodger00 Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Avoid natural waxes on the wheels, a synthetic sealant would be ideal such as Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection. Geoff Hi Geoff - I just wondered why you recommend this? I use Collinite on my wheels and have often thought this was the best to use (Nathan got me onto it with one of his posts). Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) Hi Bodger I think 845 from Collinite might work ok on the wheels but there are lots of benefits on using a synthetic product esp. EGP IMO of course! Synthetics tend to repel better and stand up well to abuse you can find down at wheel level. In particular heat, 915 or fleetwax are good products esp. in cold weather. However in the heat, take the US detailers for example where nuba waxes, even Collinites have issues. Also, when carnauba tends to soften when it gets warmer. When it softens dirt acutally tends to stick more then it repels. Wheels with carnuba finishes can end up more "speckeled". Collinite tends to bead water, when the wheels are hot are after a drive on a wet road you can end up with water spots or dirty water spots when you park. If the sun comes out b/c it was just a shower you can get the same effect. The clean look of the wheels diminishes quicker EGP tends to sheet water and you get alot less left on the wheels. Also, application of Collinite i find to be a pain, apply it to thickly and it leaves a hologram type haze. Intricate wheels are hard to get to get thin coat on, more so you can get build up of a durable product thats hard to remove, esp. as it can be hard to look all around the wheel and you might only spot it a few days later! EGP, can be applied with finger applicators and then its just like a thin, moist spounge that you rub over the wheels leaving only a thin "wipe away" dust after 40 - 50 mins. Around wheel lugs use a "detailing swab" to apply and remove. No build up and lots of protection! Wheels are hard to polish, i dont mind giving mind a once over every 6 months with a bit of ScratchX but apart from that its hard to get good gloss. EGP has a bright, reflective look which i think makes for a better/easy look on the wheels and a greater contrast against the tyres (wheels). Barrels/inners reflect a lot of light, the more reflective they are the better the wheel will look. I have notice Migliore wax has Nuba based wheel wax. I dont know how long it lasts or how well it does as i havent tried it. Things like Poorboys and Chemical Guys products seem to work ok for around a month. I think they were designed for non clearcoated wheels such as those found on alot of American cars popular with detailers. Well thats my opinion anyway! If the Collinite works good for you then its worth keep with it. Geoff Edited January 25, 2010 by steelwind101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Some good and very valid points there Geoff. I have been using Collinite 476 on my wheels and not had any isues so far. I kind of see Colli 476 as more of a hybrid / sealant wax anyway though. I believe Colli 915 has mor 'nuba content. I will probably revert to EGP for summer use. With the polished and lacquered alloys particularly prone to corrosion I chose Colli for it's brilliant durability through the winter but as you say in the summer I guess beading in hot sunshine can create an additional issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Thanks TT. I have always kept EGP with me for wheels when im in the USA too. Maybe not so relevant here. Certantly for application though on wheels like i had on the SR you really needed a thin applicator for the intricate areas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodger00 Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Hi Geoff, As ever your experience opens up new ideas. I should have been specific in regards to the Collinite; I use 476s. Great bit of info there about the summer months. I have to admit the peppered effect does seem to have occured in certain areas on the wheels. I am going to give EGP a go (I have a bottle anyway and used to use it on the wheels) and I will report back. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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