is it true that new rims come with sealant?

nukie · 01-31-2008, 05:27 AM

Hihi,

this has probably been asked heaps of times, but just want to get a piece of mind...

got new sets of wheels SSW Mesh 19x8.5, 19x9.5 recently.....extremely happy.....

but heck, getting dirty, and wanna give them a good clean...spoke to the boss at the shop, said that should use car wax (wtf!?) to apply to the rims....he said dont use any other wheel wax and shit.....because the rims have some sort of chemical spray on them.....is this true?

been searching for wheel cleaner but scared that its gonna mess up the rims....any advice? cheers!!!

Detailed Image · 01-31-2008, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nukie

Hihi,

this has probably been asked heaps of times, but just want to get a piece of mind...

got new sets of wheels SSW Mesh 19x8.5, 19x9.5 recently.....extremely happy.....

but heck, getting dirty, and wanna give them a good clean...spoke to the boss at the shop, said that should use car wax (wtf!?) to apply to the rims....he said dont use any other wheel wax and shit.....because the rims have some sort of chemical spray on them.....is this true?

been searching for wheel cleaner but scared that its gonna mess up the rims....any advice? cheers!!!

If you're looking for a safe wheel cleaner, you need to find a pH balanced cleaner, that is safe on virtually any rim. P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner is pH balance and is a gel form so it clings well to vertical surfaces. It's the acidic cleaner that you have to worry about eating away at your wheels and oxidizing the finish.

After a thorough cleaning, to prevent brake dust from building up I'd strongly recommend using Poorboy's World Wheel Sealant. This product is better than Wheel Wax and is safer on more surfaces. It will provide a slick barrier of protection to prevent brake dust from embedding into your wheels so that contamination slides right off with automotive soap and water. You won't be disappointed with this safe and easy to use combination of products.

Congrats on the new set of wheels!

George

nukie · 02-01-2008, 11:06 AM

Thanks heaps!!!!!

Yeah, will go check out my local market if they got any, but looks like i am gonna have to order some from the net.....

thanx again!!!!

F32Fleet · 02-01-2008, 11:53 AM

BMW Wheel Cleaner works great. + No liability for you

ScheerSpeed · 02-01-2008, 12:03 PM

i use Meguiar's Wheel Brightener.

only thing is that it is meant for professional use only, and can only be used on factory painted wheels (cannot use on metal/chrome wheels)

BK · 02-01-2008, 12:28 PM

I use Wheel Wax and it seems to help. I'll have to try the Poorboy's Wheel Sealant once I run out.

nukie · 02-02-2008, 02:21 AM

yeah, seems like poorboy sealant and wheel wax is the way to go, saw some other wheel wax on local store and they warn about using on coated/painted wheel, aluminium wheel, metal wheels etc........

will just have to try out something....

npb · 02-02-2008, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ScheerSpeed

only thing is that it is meant for professional use only

what does this really mean, anyway?

ScheerSpeed · 02-02-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by npb

what does this really mean, anyway?

it just says on the bottle "for professional use only"

probably because you cannot apply it to hot surfaces, and it is VERY strong.

L~R~G nor cal · 02-03-2008, 12:54 AM

+1 on wheel wax!

I have only used the CG wheel wax. I love it, but I cant compare it to anything else.

TRZ06 · 02-03-2008, 01:15 AM

what about the wheel cleaner sprays you find at your local auto part store in the car washing section?

ScheerSpeed · 02-03-2008, 05:52 AM

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what about the wheel cleaner sprays you find at your local auto part store in the car washing section?

NOOO

they are mostly acidic cleaners, and after you use them too much they will start to stain the finish on your wheels

nukie · 02-05-2008, 06:12 AM

damn, i always use the wheel cleaners for my previous rims, nothing happened but its better to take precaution!!

nukie · 02-05-2008, 06:14 AM

just bought the metal polish by mecguiar, NXT generation, all metal polish, gonna use it this weekend after wash.....

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ScheerSpeed Major General 415 Rep 5,767 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	i use Meguiar's Wheel Brightener. only thing is that it is meant for professional use only, and can only be used on factory painted wheels (cannot use on metal/chrome wheels)
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I use Wheel Wax and it seems to help. I'll have to try the Poorboy's Wheel Sealant once I run out. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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nukie New Member 1 Rep 8 Posts Drives: e90 320i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	yeah, seems like poorboy sealant and wheel wax is the way to go, saw some other wheel wax on local store and they warn about using on coated/painted wheel, aluminium wheel, metal wheels etc........ will just have to try out something....
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L~R~G nor cal Perfection Is In The Details 67 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 06 E90 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	+1 on wheel wax! I have only used the CG wheel wax. I love it, but I cant compare it to anything else. __________________ 2006 E90 SG-Dinan Ram Air Intake-Dinan Throttle Body-Dinan Exhaust-19' Hyperblack CSL's-15/5 tint-Matte Black Grills-M3 Spoiler Lip-Amber Delete-Smoke Side Signals
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nukie New Member 1 Rep 8 Posts Drives: e90 320i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	damn, i always use the wheel cleaners for my previous rims, nothing happened but its better to take precaution!!
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