Waxing or Sealing rims?

Hawkshaw · 12-07-2006, 07:48 AM

Anyone have an opinion on waxing (or Klasse SG-ing) rims to help protect them from dirt and the elements? I'm running 17" ASA JH3 rims for my winter set-up and I want to try and protect them from the road salt and snow as much as possible.

Thoughts?

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txusa03 · 12-07-2006, 07:50 AM

I am not an expert o this but there is a similar discussion thread on this in the wash/wax section.

might want to

in there. gl

Hawkshaw · 12-07-2006, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by txusa03

I am not an expert o this but there is a similar discussion thread on this in the wash/wax section.

might want to

in there. gl

Thanks TX!

My bad, sorry guys for not searching enough. Anyone wanting to read more, the thread TX is talking about is:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37783

txusa03 · 12-07-2006, 07:56 AM

Nice rim...

Titania · 12-07-2006, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by txusa03

Nice rim...

They do look pretty good...especially for being so damn cheap. The only problem is they are HEAVY! I was suprised when I got mine with the snows mounted from Tire Rack as to how heavy they are.

Hawkshaw · 12-07-2006, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by txusa03

Nice rim...

Thanks tx, I'll take some shots when I get them on my ride and post.

Hawkshaw · 12-07-2006, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Titania

They do look pretty good...especially for being so damn cheap. The only problem is they are HEAVY! I was suprised when I got mine with the snows mounted from Tire Rack as to how heavy they are.

A little extra weight for the winter doesn't bother me that much, every little bit helps with traction!

dmboone25 · 12-07-2006, 08:21 AM

Ask DavidN or Picus--heard of waxing the rims, but not using sealant on them.

jc777 · 12-07-2006, 08:53 AM

I use klasse on my wheels. They still get covered with brake dust, but it seems to release easily with just soap and water.

espo · 12-07-2006, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

Ask DavidN or Picus--heard of waxing the rims, but not using sealant on them.

Actually most wheel "waxes" are not really wax, they are actually sealants because of the possible temperatures the wheels can see from the brakes heating up.

This will probally be moved over to where it belongs...

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