List of prdoucts to use on Wheels

ak335 · 08-17-2010, 04:56 PM

Hey, can someone help me with what wheel care products i should have..

I currently use Zaino Car wash on my wheels and dnt use Wheel cleaners.
What do you guys recommended on what wax, wheel sealant to use on the wheels?

Thanks

I335 · 08-17-2010, 06:45 PM

I use Z2 on my wheels just like the paint. It makes a huge difference in how easy it is cleaning the wheels - i.e. the Zaino car wash will be just fine...

MCMLXXXIX · 08-17-2010, 07:20 PM

P21S Gel wheel cleaner

kei169 · 08-17-2010, 09:03 PM

sonax wheel cleaner, no doubt the best!

UncleWede · 08-18-2010, 11:55 AM

Poor Boys Wheel wax. About every 6 months I pull the wheels, clay them, then re-seal with PB. In between I use a PB cleaner and a dobie to clean the rims, and scrub the sidewalls.
No, I'm not a phanboi, I just use PB for those two applications. Z2 goes on the paint, and 303 on anything plastic/ette.

Gig103 · 08-18-2010, 01:47 PM

P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner. It's the DI monthly special, $20 for a 1L bottle (You'll also need a spray head).

Once they are clean, I second the idea of putting a paint sealant over the wheels. I've used JetSeal (same as what I put on the rest of the car) and it worked great. For months, the brake dust sprayed off with the hose. I've heard great things about Poorboys Wheel Sealant.

mase · 08-18-2010, 02:30 PM

any type of sealant/protectant that is easier/takes less time to apply?

Sooners335i · 08-18-2010, 05:42 PM

Get them cleaned up with a good wheel cleaner like P21S. Then you might even want to clay and polish them. If they're painted, treat them just like the paint on your car. Once you've got them nice/clean, top them off with a sealant. Once the sealant is on there, they'll be much easier to clean. I would just use soap/water to clean after applying a sealant. Otherwise, a wheel cleaner will break down the sealant much faster.

Detailers Domain · 08-18-2010, 07:22 PM

Great wheel cleaning/protective products.

Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
Swissvax Autobahn
Prima Wheel Armour

Don't forget brushes.

Uber Boar's Hair Wheel Brush
Ace Powersticks
Swissvax Wheel Brush

jopa489 · 08-18-2010, 08:10 PM

I love Sonax, but the P21s does a very good job too (especially if you keep the wheels reasonably clean). Definitely go for some sealant and/or wheel wax too. The EZ-Detail brush DI offers is great at getting the inner barrels, and the Swissvax Wheel Brush from DD is great for around the lugs and tighter areas.

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I335 Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	I use Z2 on my wheels just like the paint. It makes a huge difference in how easy it is cleaning the wheels - i.e. the Zaino car wash will be just fine...
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MCMLXXXIX wat 240 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	P21S Gel wheel cleaner __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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kei169 Captain 23 Rep 735 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5)	sonax wheel cleaner, no doubt the best!
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18324 Rep 9,410 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Poor Boys Wheel wax. About every 6 months I pull the wheels, clay them, then re-seal with PB. In between I use a PB cleaner and a dobie to clean the rims, and scrub the sidewalls. No, I'm not a phanboi, I just use PB for those two applications. Z2 goes on the paint, and 303 on anything plastic/ette.
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Gig103 Major 74 Rep 1,324 Posts Drives: 2014 Tesla P85D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner. It's the DI monthly special, $20 for a 1L bottle (You'll also need a spray head). Once they are clean, I second the idea of putting a paint sealant over the wheels. I've used JetSeal (same as what I put on the rest of the car) and it worked great. For months, the brake dust sprayed off with the hose. I've heard great things about Poorboys Wheel Sealant. __________________ Was: 2008 335xi sedan 6MT Black Sapphire Metallic Is: 2014 Tesla P85D (Blue Metallic) Wife's: 2013 Infiniti G37 S sedan 6MT, Black
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Sooners335i Private 1 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oklahoma City iTrader: (0)	Get them cleaned up with a good wheel cleaner like P21S. Then you might even want to clay and polish them. If they're painted, treat them just like the paint on your car. Once you've got them nice/clean, top them off with a sealant. Once the sealant is on there, they'll be much easier to clean. I would just use soap/water to clean after applying a sealant. Otherwise, a wheel cleaner will break down the sealant much faster.
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Detailers Domain BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2061 Rep 6,921 Posts Drives: 20 M2C / 22 X3MC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	Great wheel cleaning/protective products. Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner Swissvax Autobahn Prima Wheel Armour Don't forget brushes. Uber Boar's Hair Wheel Brush Ace Powersticks Swissvax Wheel Brush
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jopa489 Major General 124 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	I love Sonax, but the P21s does a very good job too (especially if you keep the wheels reasonably clean). Definitely go for some sealant and/or wheel wax too. The EZ-Detail brush DI offers is great at getting the inner barrels, and the Swissvax Wheel Brush from DD is great for around the lugs and tighter areas. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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