HELP on detailing wheels

i own an e90 · 03-25-2012, 07:40 AM

i have a mirror lip on 19's ... i need help on how to keep this clean and protected from rusting out or iodizing..thanks

CJ421 · 03-25-2012, 10:20 AM

Glaze and sealant. See my list of products used here:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=565040

Need to apply 2-3x a year, it lasts a long time.

i own an e90 · 03-25-2012, 10:58 AM

will that take off my clear coat on my mirror lip ?

CJ421 · 03-25-2012, 01:45 PM

No, absolutely not. It will protect the clear coat.

You're best off taking the wheels off the car to perform this cleaning process.

First wash the wheels using mild soap and a microfiber or sheepskin mitt. Dry them using a clean microfiber towel.
Then apply the glaze, a very thin coat. This will fill in any minor surface imperfections and provide a great surface for the sealant to adhere to.
Once it dries to a haze, buff off the glaze and apply the sealant; again, a thin coat. Let it dry to a haze as well and buff off. The sealant will take 24 hours to cure so don't do anything else to the wheels during this time.

Done. Now no dirt, brake dust, etc will stick to the wheel and maintenance washes will be easy.

Envious Eric · 03-25-2012, 09:15 PM

sealants dont bond to MOST glazes

chemical guys EZ cream glaze is one that will do some light cleaning, and allow the sealant to bond still.

If you are talking about protecting the wheels, look into opti-coating them.

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i own an e90 chief general 75 Rep 1,074 Posts Drives: e90 white on black manual 6spd Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: new jersey iTrader: (1)	will that take off my clear coat on my mirror lip ? __________________ CAR: 2006 AW e90 / black int. / 6speed mt MODS SO FAR: ACS kit / ACS SPOILER / bmw perf exhaust / tints / 6k HID / 3k HID FOGS AKMotorwerk.com : great installers..check 'em out
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CJ421 Brigadier General 1888 Rep 4,195 Posts Drives: BMW G80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA, USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.67]	No, absolutely not. It will protect the clear coat. You're best off taking the wheels off the car to perform this cleaning process. First wash the wheels using mild soap and a microfiber or sheepskin mitt. Dry them using a clean microfiber towel. Then apply the glaze, a very thin coat. This will fill in any minor surface imperfections and provide a great surface for the sealant to adhere to. Once it dries to a haze, buff off the glaze and apply the sealant; again, a thin coat. Let it dry to a haze as well and buff off. The sealant will take 24 hours to cure so don't do anything else to the wheels during this time. Done. Now no dirt, brake dust, etc will stick to the wheel and maintenance washes will be easy. __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
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Envious Eric Banned 37 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	sealants dont bond to MOST glazes chemical guys EZ cream glaze is one that will do some light cleaning, and allow the sealant to bond still. If you are talking about protecting the wheels, look into opti-coating them.
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