Does this make me an Autogeek?

Gary Sword

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I pulled the wheels off my 2 week old car and detailed the wheels, wells and brake calipers. My wife just rolled her eyes and called me an Autogeek.

Wheels Chrome - Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant over Klasse AIO
Wheels Aluminum - DP Wheel Glaze.

Tires - Wolfgang Black Diamound Tire Gel.

Wheel Wells - Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant over Klasse AIO

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Gary you are over the TOP!!! you should get some aquawax for in btwn for the wheels and wells
 
Gary Sword said:
I pulled the wheels off my 2 week old car and detailed the wheels, wells and brake calipers. My wife just rolled her eyes and called me an Autogeek.

Wheels Chrome - Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant over Klasse AIO
Wheels Aluminum - DP Wheel Glaze.

Tires - Wolfgang Black Diamound Tire Gel.

Wheel Wells - Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant over Klasse AIO

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:iagree: With the way those wheels are your are doing the best thing for the car. Wheels with those wide spacings are tough to clean and keep cleaned, so all is good. What do you use on the rotors to keep them clean. My brother has a 2001 Mustang GT and you can see rust on the rotors. How do you clean the rotors, so they look like brand new? What do you do to clean the wheels on the car as well? I want to clean the wheels but not have to put in alot of work to do it, also what wheel cleaner would be safe to use? I have heard some wheel cleaners have harsh ingredients.
 
You know you were an Autogeek prior to the wheels episode.
 
Very nice Gary!.

How can you not do that, those babies were calling you I am sure "Gary, come clean and protect me".. ha ha

The fruits of your labor pay in a few ways...it looks great and sure will make cleaning less of an issue!
 
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Yeah...your an Autogeek! However, that is a good thing! I love it, looks great! There is nothing worse than seeing someone drive around and their front wheels are 10 times darker than their back ones.:eek: Clean wheels make a difference IMO. Yours look great... I love this shot! Thanks for sharing!
 
Being a 'geek is not a bad thing!! We see stuff that others don't. While the small details may not be immediately visible, they add to the overall "holy sh*t" response when the car is seen.
 
I have NEVER cleaned my own wheels that thoroughly EVER! U GEEK!
 
Does this make me an Autogeek?

mmmm YES!

Excellent looking wheels, wells, tires and calipers.
Now go clean up the cardboard and wood you have in your garage. j/k;)
 
GarySword, ever considered entering a Concours d'Elegance? :D I can eat off of those wheel wells and wheels!
 
Thanks guys, I'm still not convinced I'm an Autogeek. Well, I might be a Semi-Autogeek. ;)
:buffing:

:offtopic:AL417, I do need to clean my garages. There's way to much junk out there. :D I miss not having a basement.


steveh4263 said:
What do you use on the rotors to keep them clean. My brother has a 2001 Mustang GT and you can see rust on the rotors. How do you clean the rotors, so they look like brand new? What do you do to clean the wheels on the car as well? I want to clean the wheels but not have to put in alot of work to do it, also what wheel cleaner would be safe to use? I have heard some wheel cleaners have harsh ingredients.
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steveh4263 - The car is only 2 weeks old so the rotors still look new. I hate the way rotors rust and I'm sure these will not look so good before long. I would get some ceramic composite rotors for the car if they were available just so they don't rust. The ceramic rotors are also half the weight of steel rotors. P21s makes a good wheels cleaner works good and is not real harsh like some others.
 
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Gary thats awesome man, I know what I'm doing next Sunday!
 
Gary Sword said:
steveh4263 - The car is only 2 weeks old so the rotors still look new. I hate the way rotors rust and I'm sure these will not look so good before long. I would get some ceramic composite rotors for the car if they were available just so they don't rust. The ceramic rotors are also half the weight of steel rotors. P21s makes a good wheels cleaner works good and is not real harsh like some others.
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Why not get them Cadmium plated Gary? I agree, rusted rotors seriously detract from the looks of a vehicle, especially with wheels like yours.

Great job btw. It's great to see someone actually taking care of a Z. The ones around here look horrendous!
 
Yepp your a true AutoGeek imo....your a few details away to become the worlds first "AutoNutter".....thats Nirvana Gary....
 
To de original question... Yes you are hehe! By the way I noticed a few swirls in the red calipers :joking: :D
 
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