Wheel well

[nezff]

Wow, thanks for the suggestions. The cost is not bad at all.
Al

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[Methodical]

Mike, fortunately my Sequoia has lots of room between the tire and wheel well, so I can be even lazier in cleaning the wheel well. Not so fortunate with my lowered Cobra.

 

[allenk4]

Cost vs. Long Term Appearance

In my opinion, if you are not willing to completely clean/detail your wheel wells; you will be happiest with a product like Griot's Undercarriage Spray.

-It darkens and hides dirt.

-Seems to hold onto dust kicked up from the road.

-Smell is strong chemical.

-Does not last more than a week.

-Does not seem to increase the wheel wells ability to shed dirt when hosed or power washed off.

-$15.99 for 35oz = $.46 per ounce


If you are willing to clean the wheel wells thoroughly, I suggest Sonus Motor Kote

-Does darken plastic wheel well liners, but is less effective on metal parts of the suspension

-Seems to repel road dust

-No strong chemical smell

-Follow the directions and it will last weeks

-Does seem to allow the wheel wells to be power washed clean

-$9.99 for 16.9oz = $.59 per ounce


If you are willing to spend more and go the extra step in the initial cleaning and do an IPA wipedown, CarPro DLUX is the best option

-Darkens plastics

-Lasts over a month

-Repels dust and dirt

-Allows wheel wells to pressure washed or even hosed clean

-No lasting smell

-Expensive $39.99 for 30ml. I estimate you could do 10 cars with 30ml

 

[Methodical]

megs hyper dressing diluted 1:3 (1 part product to 3 parts water) and one gallon will last you forever...

I went with the Mequiar and the 3:1 ratio has been working out for me and I know I will get a lot of product from this gallon.

Again thanks for the suggestions.

 

[DapperD]

I use silk shine by CG. Its water based and doesn't get all caked up. Its cheap and Most times I spray and don't have to wipe. The shine lasts a good while too. I can't get hyper dressing here in Hawaii but I would probably love that stuff.

 

[Eric]

I use silk shine by CG. Its water based and doesn't get all caked up. Its cheap and Most times I spray and don't have to wipe. The shine lasts a good while too. I can't get hyper dressing here in Hawaii but I would probably love that stuff.

Pro Tip: Silk Shine is VRP at 1:1 dilution :xyxthumbs:

 

[VISITOR]

I went with the Mequiar and the 3:1 ratio has been working out for me and I know I will get a lot of product from this gallon.

Again thanks for the suggestions.

glad it worked out for you, the only place i care to use HD is for the wells and engine bay. don't care for it on tires...

 

[SANTA3013]

pro tip: Silk shine is vrp at 1:1 dilution :xyxthumbs:

vrp?

 

[wlshephard]

Bare Bones is one of the worst CG products. It doesn't last very long and is basically only good for a few days. Their Blue Guard II on the other hand, is a pretty good product.

I'll probably go the HyperDressing route when my Blue Guard is used up.

I have had really good luck with bare bones and it has held up pretty well and looks great and I love the grape sent. Sorry your results were less than satisfactory. I have a bottle of blue guard II i will try it out.

 

[Eric]

vrp?

Chemical Guys Extreme VRP Dressing 16 oz