wheel polish for winter-chemical guys polish purchased advice needed now..

[SalSheikh]

guys,

can i leave wheel polish on the wheels i.e put it on and leave it on over the winter months and then polish it off or will this cause a problem. i havent got the funds for winter wheels and dont wanna damage mine with the winter salts.

can you guys recomend me other winter protection options.

 

[Jim@WD]

What wheels are they, SalSheik?

Not sure about leaving product on the wheels for the duration, but, if you have and decent wax on the shelf, there is nothing stopping you putting two/three coats of this on to help them through.

 

[SalSheikh]

i have a set of dotz roadster wheels like in the link:

http://www.dotz-wheels.co.uk/DOTZ_roadster.htm

so, you reckon a couple of coats of normal high street/halfords wax would do the job or do i need some wheel specific i.e rimwax wax?

 

[Jim@WD]

Is the lip polished?

My worry is a wax wouldn't bond very well to bare metal. I was going to suggest Collinite 476s Auto wax... a very durable wax/sealant that if layered correctly, can deliver 3+ months protection on a daily driver.

If they're bare metal, try Blackfire's Wet Diamond All Metal Sealant - http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/blackfire-wet-diamond-all-metal-sealant-wheels.html

Rimwax, Poorboys Wheel Sealant, ChemicalGuys Wheel Guard are all OK, but, tbh, I see no benefit in that over the likes of Collinite.

I wouldn't use any Halfords wax or high street equivalents.. try scope out 476s as said, or as above (Blackfire)

 

[SalSheikh]

I believe the lip is polished and not bare metal, they are very easy to clean but like you said i think i better spend a few pennies to keep them looking this way. will look for 476 as mentioned. a couple of coats of this should do the trick then?

 

[Jim@WD]

Yes - but, make sure you're cleaning them at least once a week.

It isn't ideal running them through the winter with the salt etc, but, if needs must.

All it will take is the slightest stone chip and the water/salt mix will cause havoc.

 

[SalSheikh]

right guys, got hold of some chemical guys wheel wax, what is the best way to put this on?

any tips?

thanks