Question for the detailers

[Big Gordon]

Can anyone recommend a good wheel sealant?

Getting my alloys refurbed in a couple of days and want to protect them.

Thanks in advance.

[scouk]

I used FK1000p on mine last time round.. gave them a wash the other day and the dirt and dust just came right off.. Very impressed

Also used it on the backbox as it's designed more for high temps and it's also spotless! Have used Natty's poor-boys wheel sealant in teh past.. Godo stuff but doesn't last as long and kept finding pink dots months later wher eI coudln't get it out of the wee tight spaces

Check with the refurbers, I know for bodywork paint you shoudl wait at least a month or so before applyign wax to allow the paint to cure properly otherwise you can end up trapping in moisture!

Edited September 20, 2011 by ScoUK

[Big Gordon]

Thanks for the advice.

[bobbyc]

Let me know how you get on Gordon I'm gonna get the RS ones painted black & will be doing the same

[monsterenergy]

Can anyone recommend a good wheel sealant?

Getting my alloys refurbed in a couple of days and want to protect them.

Thanks in advance.

Who's doing the refurb?

Any chance of some before and after pics?

[notsosmall]

I personally don't use any wheel sealant anymore I use a strong cleaner so there's no point as this would just strip it back off, so if you are going to seal your wheels you need to use a mild cleaner or just normal car shampoo and clean them often

collinite 476 is very good on wheels, poor boys stuff is very easy to use but does not last as long

[scoobywho]

Chemical guys stuff is top notch

[Big Gordon]

Thanks guys.

I'll look for the collinite stuff as i use their wax on the car and it's really good.

Bobby, who's doing your wheels mate? Will keep you updated, pm me your mobile number.

I'd post before and after pics but the wheels are on my Mondeo ST and not my Scoob, it's gone.

I'm using the Wheel Specialist in East Kilbride, not the cheapest but only heard good reports from customers.

[Big Gordon]

Also been advised that Smartwax Rimwax is supposed to be good, anyone tried this?

Would the collinite 915 wax i use on the bodywork provide enough protection?

[scouk]

Should be fine with the 915... That's what I was goign to use on mine before I decided to try the FK1000p.. Shouldn't do any harm and the Collonite is renowned for being hard stuff!

[notsosmall]

As above any collinite should work fine and last as long as you use a mild cleaner

[C_WRX]

Hey Gordon.

I use the poorboys wheel sealant on my own cars, feel brings up a nice finish and I can top up when I want, doesn't last the longest perhaps though.

On the cars that folk ask for my help on I tend to use FK1000p. It is long lasting and good value for money. This can also be used on your cars bodywork (different applicator of course!) if you just want give it a once now and again protection.

I have both here if you were over this way anytime and wanted to see them on a wheel or two before buying for yourself.

[Big Gordon]

Thanks Colin, leaning towards the rimwax as ive been told it withstands the higher temps better.

What'ya drivin' these days yourself?

[tomwrx08]

i use rimwax on my alloys, does a really gd job,

it smells of bubble gum lol

[scoobywho]

Get in with john grove who owns the franchise he also owns a petrol station.

[Big Gordon]

Dropped the car off and met John Grove.

Turns out i went to school with him lol.

[scoobywho]

Hes a top guy i use him for most refurbs for work