Wheel protection advice

[V800ELL]

Had some 18" AMG V22 spoke wheels refurbished this week to fit on my SL55. very pleased with the result. They have been powder coated and I was wondering before they are fitted on the car what would be the best way to further protect them?
I can get my local spray shop to lacquer them I suppose but just wondering what others would do?

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[IanA2]

Keep away from kerbs

 

[tromppost]

Keep away from kerbs

Do not let your wife drive it .....

 

[IanA2]

Do not let (your wife) my wife drive it .....

Fixed that for you

 

[V800ELL]

got both of them bits of advice thanks

I was looking more for products!

 

[stevehg]

Personally, I'd use Gtechniq C5, or another reputable make of quartz coating...
Exterior Coatings // G|Techniq

cheers, Steve

 

[Rashman]

Just wax the life out of them a few times, inside and out, before putting them on the car.

 

[lordlee]

Its great stuff that C5 but you do pay for the pleasure. I use fk1000p on mine and redo them every 3 months - they always look great and the jetwash is all they need when it comes to cleaning.

 

[Rashman]

Its great stuff that C5 but you do pay for the pleasure. I use fk1000p on mine and redo them every 3 months - they always look great and the jetwash is all they need when it comes to cleaning.

Yup.
I use FinishKare waxes too.
I alternate between the 1000p and their #2685 and top them off with their #425
I use them on the wheels, body, calipers and windows.

 

[V800ELL]

thanks for the reply's, because I'm a lazy git is there anything that can be sprayed on or is it all applicated wax for the best protection?

 

[MDC250]

Longest protection should in theory come from one of the coatings like GTechniq C5, Car Pro, Gyeon etc. you could be looking up to 2 years of protection and in theory simple wash with shampoo to keep clean in between.

Just coated mine with C5, it's quicker to apply IMO than something like a wax/sealant. Like everything it's all in the prep, wheels need to be spotlessly clean to give best chance of bonding.

Wouldn't rule out a wax/sealant, plenty out there. As others have said FK1000p would be a good choice. Alternatives...Auto Finesse Mint Rims (often on offer on Amazon) or Black Magic Detailing Revolutions.

 

[lordlee]

thanks for the reply's, because I'm a lazy git is there anything that can be sprayed on or is it all applicated wax for the best protection?

No, nothing that's going to do a good job. Spray wax is usually only used as a top up between full waxes.

 

[alzieboy]

Give Poorboys wheel sealant a try, use it on my diamond cut Alloys

 

[stevehg]

thanks for the reply's, because I'm a lazy git is there anything that can be sprayed on or is it all applicated wax for the best protection?

If a lazy git, then get something like the C5 then. I won't go as far as above and say 2 years but it will certainly last a year without having to reapply. If you go for a wax you'll be applying it 4-5 times in the same period.

 

[developer]

Mark, I've got some info for you but can't send you a PM until you hit 30 posts.

I hope you see this:
Gtechniq Home // G|Techniq

And this - you need to first one shown, with MB115 resin and a TDS meter to see how the resin is doing over time:
http://www.daqua.co.uk/divessels.htm

 

[V800ELL]

Hi John
was good to meet you today, the condition of your car is a credit to you, thanks for showing me around and explaining the processes.
I will look into this info, thanks again.

 

[V800ELL]

Thanks for all the replays, think I have a plan now

 

[ea666]

Gtechniq C5 is the way to go whilst the wheels are off.

After coating let the product cure for at least a day before fitting to you car. Use Gtechniq Silo Seal for a quick detail.

 

[V800ELL]

thanks for advice, will give it a try