Wax on rims

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mandon

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What types of rims can regular waxes be used on? I have seen people here talk about using everything from AIO to Nufinish on rims....if wax is fine to use on all rims why do companies make whell glazes?
 
mandon said:
....if wax is fine to use on all rims why do companies make whell glazes?
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Because people will buy them ;)



If your wheels get really hot you should probably use a product made to withstand high temps. Heat will soften wax which will not only make it fail quickly, but will also make for a soft, sticky surface that brake dust/etc. will stick to. But IMO the potential for this is vastly over-rated; most people do not (IMO) get their wheels all that hot.



FWIW I used wax (usually Souveran) on the XJS's wheels for many years and never had a problem but I'm currently using sealants most of the time.
 
I use Klasse SG on my wheels and it works great. Dirt and brake dust, etc. washes right off with just a spray of the hose.
 
After I clean the wheels on my cars I apply 845 every month and a half or so. Lasts as long or longer than anything else I've tried.



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E-Jag
 
I am not familiar with Poorboys, since I have never used it. If it's anything like SG, then yeh, it's the way to go. :)
 
After using whatever makes them look good - paint cleanser, metal polish, etc., I've found that a coat of Poorboys Wheel Sealant is much more durable than any of the paint sealants or waxes I've tried in the past. Could be just a customer easily separated from the money in his wallet, but I've noticed a difference in durability.
 
Surfer said:
So I could use AIO then a little Poorboys EX-P and be set?
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This has been my combo starting this Spring on my wheels and it's working out just fine so far. It's been about 3 weeks and the wheels still feel slick and getting off the brake dust is very easy. I'm going to add another layer of the EX-P after the next wash and then likely add some FK1 FX-100 at every subsequent wash over the Summer because it's so easy to use and the slickness is terrific.



Eric
 
EMazda3S said:
This has been my combo starting this Spring on my wheels and it's working out just fine so far. It's been about 3 weeks and the wheels still feel slick and getting off the brake dust is very easy. I'm going to add another layer of the EX-P after the next wash and then likely add some FK1 FX-100 at every subsequent wash over the Summer because it's so easy to use and the slickness is terrific.



Eric
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Cool, thanks :cooleek:
 
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