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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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Wheel Wax, anyone use this stuff? I did a quick search on the internet and it got some good reviews. Plus, it was on sale at ebay for $8.54 and free shipping which seemed like a good deal.
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Just use a quality paint sealant.
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I prefer Rejex or DP Wheel Glaze and Poorboys Wheel Sealant. They all are quite durable and allow weeks and weeks of washing with car wash soap versus harsher products.
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Wheel Wax, anyone use this stuff? I did a quick search on the internet and it got some good reviews. Plus, it was on sale at ebay for $8.54 and free shipping which seemed like a good deal.
I just finished using it on my wheels and I was disappointed.It does leave a fantastic shine but it also states that it helps repel brake dust which it did not. After applying it I put the car up for the night and used it the next day and found the wheels very dusty. I know I put it on right as I read the label many times over the winter. Let me just say the shine wise I give it a 9 out of 10and for the brake dust claim I give it a 4 out of 10. Just my .02

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I just finished using it on my wheels and I was disappointed.It does leave a fantastic shine but it also states that it helps repel brake dust which it did not. After applying it I put the car up for the night and used it the next day and found the wheels very dusty. I know I put it on right as I read the label many times over the winter. Let me just say the shine wise I give it a 9 out of 10and for the brake dust claim I give it a 4 out of 10. Just my .02

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Thanx, maybe I will use it on my Honda
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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If you use a sealant for your paint you can also use it on your wheels no need to buy special products just for the wheels Scott (Killrwheels) made some great recommendations if you dont have a sealant for your paint

P.S make sure to clean and polish,and dry before a sealant (tuff stuff) and you can apply a topper (wax ) over the sealant to get a little more shine .... and much easier to do a wheels off cleaning and detail

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Originally Posted by ChefMark
Thanx, maybe I will use it on my Honda
for some reason it works well on the SUV's with the brushed aluminium wheels. Looks good there but not on the Vete with the chrome Wheels. Ill probably have it forever as a little goes a long way.

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