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Hey all, I have a 2012 F350 and I keep the truck very well maintained and the paint in good condition. The only part of the truck that seems to be slacking is the visible parts in the wheel wellss of the frame/Suspension front and back. I look at alot of these peoples truck who have their trucks professionally detailed and these areas are always "slick" looking like someone has just put a coat of tire shine on it. I was looking to gather some info on what if any product that people on here use for such a cause.

Thanks in advance!! Merry Christmas!
 
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Dave
 
The suspension pieces on my Corvette are aluminum, I cleaned and polished everything and then sprayed with clearcoat.

The wheel wells get cleaned each detail and sprayed with under-carriage detailer.

Roger T
 
you guys are awesome! you ever use the bare bones as tire dressing?
 
I have read this quite a few times on different sites about CG Bare Bones which is why I use Sonus, this is a cut and paste from one of those.

I’ve used this product before. It’s not impressive. It gives a good shine (as you’d expect from any oil based product) but durability is unacceptable, especially once it goes through rain. Adam’s undercarriage product is much better.

Anyone using the Adam's ?

Dave
 
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The answer depends on your expectations

You can use an undercarriage spray like Bare Bones or Griot's Undercarriage Spray on even a dirty wheel well and it will look much better

Clean the WW first and the result will be even nicer looking


If you want a result that looks the best and lasts the longest, you have to invest more time and $

In my opinion, the best looking, longest lasting option is CarPro DLUX

Unlike the "dressings", DLUX does not attract or hold dust, it makes clean-up a breeze and lasts for months. Gives a clean, not greasy look.
 
allenk4 said:
The answer depends on your expectations

You can use an undercarriage spray like Bare Bones or Griot's Undercarriage Spray on even a dirty wheel well and it will look much better

Clean the WW first and the result will be even nicer looking


If you want a result that looks the best and lasts the longest, you have to invest more time and $

In my opinion, the best looking, longest lasting option is CarPro DLUX

Unlike the "dressings", DLUX does not attract or hold dust, it makes clean-up a breeze and lasts for months. Gives a clean, not greasy look.
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i dont necessarily have a dirty wheel well, especially for a truck however the time it would take to apply DLUX into the the small crevices in all 4 wheel wells would be extremely long. I like the wet look, but i also dont want something oily that will attract dirt/dust etc.
 
cwienk said:
i dont necessarily have a dirty wheel well, especially for a truck however the time it would take to apply DLUX into the the small crevices in all 4 wheel wells would be extremely long. I like the wet look, but i also dont want something oily that will attract dirt/dust etc.
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I would think DLux would be an expensive application. I agree with the no dust attraction but Sonus has that also. Did my frame and engine a year ago and it did get some dust driving on dirt roads but the dust also washed off and cleaned well, back to the way it looked when initially applied. The only drawback for Sonus was waiting for it to dry.

Dave
 
I sprayed some megs tire coat in the wells, and all I have to do is hit with a pressure washer to clean. It has lasted since August with weekly/bi-weekly washing. You can use any OTC tire coat aerosol. Just do not use on a windy day. To avoid over spray I sprayed on disposable applicator to apply to the wheel well edges. Cheaper and easier to apply than Dlux, and last longer than a dressing.
 
DLUX


I didn't say it was easy

I didn't say it was cheap

I did say it is the best


I would definitely suggest Sonus MK over the others that have been suggested, due to it not attracting dust. Follow the directions explicitly, for best results
 
allenk4 said:
DLUX


I didn't say it was easy

I didn't say it was cheap

I did say it is the best


I would definitely suggest Sonus MK over the others that have been suggested, due to it not attracting dust. Follow the directions explicitly, for best results
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Right on all counts, can't argue with reasoning

Dave
 
I use meguiars hyper dressing on my wells. Mixed 4:1 Just clean area and spray on. Even if the area is wet. NEVER RUNS OR LOOKS UNEVEN. Great on engines too.
 
pro 4x said:
I use meguiars hyper dressing on my wells. Mixed 4:1 Just clean area and spray on. Even if the area is wet. NEVER RUNS OR LOOKS UNEVEN. Great on engines too.
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I was wondering about this too. Finally grabbed a gallon with the 25% off sale. How is the durability?
 
wdmaccord said:
I was wondering about this too. Finally grabbed a gallon with the 25% off sale. How is the durability?
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Being water based, the durability will be compromised, but the look cant be beat. I should have picked up a gallon at the sale too. I am about out. In a engine it will last quite some time.
 
wdmaccord said:
I was wondering about this too. Finally grabbed a gallon with the 25% off sale. How is the durability?
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pro 4x said:
Being water based, the durability will be compromised, but the look cant be beat. I should have picked up a gallon at the sale too. I am about out. In a engine it will last quite some time.
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:iagree:

I'll mix it 3:1 for a satin finish. Cost is crazy affordable. Durability of course isn't. Easy to spray though, then after it sits for a few minutes just hit it with a cheap microfiber and wipe. :) Just don't let your kids near it..... CRAZY YUMMY grape smell. :eek:
 
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