Tire/Wheel help

[master_photog]

I've read numerous posts on tire/wheel cleaning and would like to know what you tire/wheel gurus would you use on these wheels to preserve and protect?

I've attempted a couple different angles to help you identify the metal type of wheel that these are, so that I can get the right product for these wheels.

Also, in what order and frequency would you use those products? I realize frequency may be a little difficult due to knot knowing how much the boat trailer hits the road (unlike an auto). But in general (mayb in terms of miles??), how often would they need a total makeover (wash/wax/protect, etc.)?


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[Finemess]

Hard to go wrong with DP wheel glaze or a nice coat of 845 or both.

[Bobby B.]

They look like Black Wheels with Diamondcut Face. I would recommend using the Detailer's Pro Series Wheel Cleaner and the Detailer's Pro Series Wheel Glaze. This is a great combo to clean and protect these wheels.

DP Wheel Special combines some of our best wheel maintenance products. (http://www.autogeek.net/dpspwhkit.html)

[CEE DOG]

Ultima Trim & Tire Guard will last 10x longer than the rest of the "wheel products". Yes, it's made for trim and tires but apply it to metal or even clear coated rims and prepare your disbelief. This is the most durable product you will buy here short of OC or CQ. When you wash your tires with tire cleaning chemicals like ARO to redress them and some gets on your wheels it will NOT strip the UTTG. Well, I always rinse it off the rims fairly quick but I don't think it will hurt it regardless. The stuff is incredible.

Just the other day I happened to be looking at my Ultima user guide (published in 2007). It actually refers to UTTG as a nano tech coating.

Anyway, put that n those puppies real thin and let it sit 20 minutes before buffing it off. After that wash the wheels with regular car soap when they get dirty.

UTTG lasts up to 500F as well so no need to concern yourself n that front.

Btw, WG ETS is comparable and recommended as well but it costs more so I pointed you towards UTTG. :props:

[BobbyG]

:iagree:

Corey makes a compelling argument for some of the finest products available today and Ultima Trim & Tire Guard is a great product that deserves its place on your shelf....:props:

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[master_photog]

Thanks ALL for the input! I'll keep you all posted what I use and how much I like the results.

Chuck

[toycar18]

They look like Black Wheels with Diamondcut Face. I would recommend using the Detailer's Pro Series Wheel Cleaner and the Detailer's Pro Series Wheel Glaze. This is a great combo to clean and protect these wheels.

DP Wheel Special combines some of our best wheel maintenance products. (http://www.autogeek.net/dpspwhkit.html)


I agree... just got the kit and it works great especially if you have a wheel brush!

[storm100]

Hard to go wrong with DP wheel glaze or a nice coat of 845 or both.
:iagree:

[shoeless89]

I would coat with Opti-coat and clean with soap/water or APC.

[master_photog]

Opti-coat, dang this product is high dollar! Is it really the pancea of waxing??



I would coat with Opti-coat and clean with soap/water or APC.

[shoeless89]

You get enough to coat 2+/- cars and wheels at least. And it will last ~2 years