Replacement wheels what to treat them with ?

[Stig]

Hi Everybody, Murray motors is replacing my wheels today (and the dashboard) but my question is .... when I get it back what do people recommend coating the new wheels in so that they are better protected and easier to clean for the future.

Cheers

Stig

[Chill]

Hi Stig

I've used Autoglym 'Alloy Wheel Seal', which comes in a spray can. I can't be sure what they'd be like without this, but I can confirm that the brake dust and dirt wash off with just soapy water - no need for a potentially corrosive wheel cleaner.

HTH

[Stig]

Thanks Chill I will get some, Do you have to take off each wheel to make sure you get the inside as well ?

Stig

[Chill]

I did, if only to make sure that the inside was good and clean before I applied the wheel seal.

[Stig]

Thanks again chill I will get it....

Stig

[Stig]

Got the car back today with the replacement wheels and dashboard fitted.... The new wheels seem a lot shinier and a different cut ? still im a happy bunny, could not get the waxowyl stuff so I got Mur sealer and will be applying it today.

Cheers

Stig

[TheBeast]

Stif, how did you get on with the sealer. I have had one weheel replaced due to peeling lacquer - Was yours the same?

[TheBeast]

I meant stig of course!!

[Rambit]

I just wanted to add that pretty much any wax or sealant that you'd use on your car will help protect your wheels. They do make waxes specifically designed for wheels though. Here's just one of them, but I'm sure there are many more - WheelWax - Home.

Bernie

[Stig]

Originally Posted by TheBeast

Stif, how did you get on with the sealer. I have had one weheel replaced due to peeling lacquer - Was yours the same?

My wheels had a crazed (like spiderweb) lines coming off the spokes (but not on the leading edges) the dealer took a few photos and said this was a common problem and got me 4 new wheels, these new ones look to be made completely different even tho the spokes are shiny the rest looks powdercoated.


Cheers

Stig