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Wheel Wells, Rims and Tires Rims, wheel wells and tires make a bold statement for the appearance of the vehicle, do you know how to properly detail these key components? Would you like to learn?

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Old 12-30-2007, 01:28 PM
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I have allready baught P21s Gel Wheel Cleaner, but i also want to protect the finish on my rims.

What is the best to use for protect my rims?

PS! I have 19 inch chrome rims on my car.
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Old 12-30-2007, 01:49 PM
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that's a wicked VW man the colour and the rims look incredable very nice.

As for protection I used to use wax, like Zymol Concorse, Victoria Concors but I found that the wax's didn't last so then I started using Jetseal 109 on rims and it looks and protects much better. Now I've started using Duraglos sealant and I'm waiting to see how long that will last but so far so good.

What I'm trying to say is that I used to use wax to protect rims but now I use sealants instead...but that's just my
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Old 12-30-2007, 01:51 PM
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swissvax autobahn wheel wax-by far the best out there but expensive
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Old 12-30-2007, 01:54 PM
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that's a wicked VW man the colour and the rims look incredable very nice.

As for protection I used to use wax, like Zymol Concorse, Victoria Concors but I found that the wax's didn't last so then I started using Jetseal 109 on rims and it looks and protects much better. Now I've started using Duraglos sealant and I'm waiting to see how long that will last but so far so good.

What I'm trying to say is that I used to use wax to protect rims but now I use sealants instead...but that's just my
trouble using waxes like zymol etc on wheels is they cant handle the heat so dont last long..where's sv autobahn contains ptfe which can handle high tempertures
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Old 12-30-2007, 01:56 PM
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i used opti seal on my wheels easy to apply and the brake dust just wipes off with normal car wash

I apply after every wash
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Old 12-30-2007, 01:57 PM
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trouble using waxes like zymol etc on wheels is they cant handle the heat so dont last long..where's sv autobahn contains ptfe which can handle high tempertures


I used to think this as well until I touched my paint on a hot summer day... my rims NEVER get that hot...

Sealants (105) or a very durable wax (845IW) are what I use...
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zaino cs is suppose to be quite good on wheels
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Old 12-30-2007, 02:10 PM
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swissvax autobahn wheel wax-by far the best out there but expensive
Yea I've been reading quite a bit on Swissvax Autobahn and it sounds great if you ask me, just one question can it be used on all kinds of rims? I thought it was supposed be used on only metal rims? I could be wrong though, if you could give me any tips that would be great as I am looking at purchasing it.
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Old 12-30-2007, 02:11 PM
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zaino cs is suppose to be quite good on wheels
Start out with some ZAIO and then finish with CS. That is my standard routine, some customers still want Z2pro instead of CS. So that is what they get.
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Old 12-30-2007, 02:15 PM
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Yea I've been reading quite a bit on Swissvax Autobahn and it sounds great if you ask me, just one question can it be used on all kinds of rims? I thought it was supposed be used on only metal rims? I could be wrong though, if you could give me any tips that would be great as I am looking at purchasing it.
before applying autobahn use reg cleaner fluid first Nica..yes it can be used on all types of rims..
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