Product Review: DP Wheel Glaze

[dublifecrisis]

Detailer's Pride products are taking up more room on my shelf. The manufacturer claims that this product, DP Wheel Glaze repels brake dust. After my first use, I can safely claim that this product will also not collect shelf dust either.

DP Wheel Glaze is a cleaner and a polymer sealant that removes contamination from the wheel surface and creates a shiny protective coating.

My neighbor takes good care of his vehicles. This Subaru Tribeca stays clean all the time but he's been looking for something to make wheel upkeep an easier task. The goal is to apply DP Wheel Glaze at least monthly (the directions say weekly), and maintain clean dust free wheels without using any harsh cleaners. The next time he washes, he'll simply wash the wheels with soap and water. We'll also take note of how effective a jet stream of water cleans up the wheels. In my past experience with wheel sealants, it seems heat is the main culprit of the lifespan of a wheel sealant.

As the directions stated, DP Wheel Glaze was applied in a thin layer using a foam applicator pad (same pads I use with WOWO sealants). The glaze was allowed to haze up which only took 3-4 minutes. The glaze was then buffed off using a Cobra Gold Plush MF towel. The results were as expected-The gloss was evident even at a distance. The finish was slick and clean. Neither of us were very dizzy after repeatedly smelling the product. Mmmmmm...grape bazooka? Grape Now&Later?

Initial impression-Anyone who enjoys keeping wheels looking great or has wheels that get really caked up with brake dust (BMW, MB, Ford SUV's etc) would certainly benefit from using this product.

I'll report back later after a wash and see if this saves any backaches. I also plan to apply the DP Wheel Glaze to my GTI's 18" Huf wheels over the Holiday weekend. I'll try to snap some before and afters for that process as well.

mmmm, gooey grape goodness...

purple haze

$10 microfibers for wheels? heck yeah!

Done. Nice and Glossy!

For the price, ease of use, little goes a long way, there's no question that this is a fair price to keep your ride's wheels looking great and more importantly keep them safe from harmful contaminants. So far, DP American Care Care products have not dissapointed me.:xyxthumbs:

DP Wheel Glaze

 

[cnfowler]

Very nice review. I have a jar of this sitting on the shelf and have been waiting to use it. I really like the smell of it - mmmmmm.

I look forward to the update on the wheels.

DP is a great line and I'm really starting to find that out.

Colin

 

[sparkism13]

The only problem I have with the DP Wheel Glaze is with the description of the product. It states that it will creates an anti-static coating that "repels" brake dust. It says so very blatantly, however, that is far from accurate. I drive a BMW so there is heavy brake dust, however, I was expecting at least some improvement. As far as a dust repellent, I see no difference. However, and this is a big however, I really like the product because it provides a glossy and slick surface. I'm able to wipe down my wheels with quick detailer (ONR) and they look like I just polished them. This also means that I rarely have to break out the dedicated wheel cleaner when washing. Haven't tested durability yet, but I'm hoping for 3-4 weeks. Update the product description so as not to set the wrong expectation, bring the price point down a tad, and I think you would have a real winner. I say that because I don't think there is anything on the market that truly "repels" dust, particularly from Bimmers.

If you don't expect a dust repellent, especially with mesh or dense spoke design wheels, I think most would be pleased. My $.02.

 

[Slava]

Thank you for your review.
I order this product and should have it sometime this week or next week. Can't wait to try it out.

 

[ricka]

Not a big fan of the Wheel Glaze. Found it tough to remove and DG 501 works much better as a great cleaner/sealant.

Nothing will repel brake dust. Trust me as a German car owner. However, various sealants (even AW) will make it much easier to wipe off.

 

[kb2ehj]

Not a big fan of the Wheel Glaze. Found it tough to remove and DG 501 works much better as a great cleaner/sealant.

Really? I also use it on our Volvo S40(heavy brake dust) and Honda Element (lite brake dust) with no application/removal problems at all?

 

[sparkism13]

Really? I also use it on our Volvo S40(heavy brake dust) and Honda Element (lite brake dust) with no application/removal problems at all?

One thing I forgot to mention. Do one wheel at a time. I made the mistake of applying to all 4 wheels and then coming back to buff off. Well, if you let ti dry too long, it wont be a breeze to remove. On my other car, I worked it one wheel at a time and found it about as easy any normal wax to remove.

 

[tenorplayer23]

I like the product and don't think there is much you can do to screw up the application or removal, at all. However, I'm not sure what makes this any better than a liquid sealant, for instance. The coated wheels I have on my Chevrolets would seem to do as well with a product like Black Magic Wet Shine Liquid "Wax". The longevity of either is reasonably short in this environment. But, the DP product is probably as easy to use as there is......aside from something like optimum Opti-Seal.

See ya.

 

[dublifecrisis]

Yup...a lot of good points brought up here. Completely repel brake dust? eh, I doubt it. Easier to clean up for routine washes? For sure! I'm not sure what might seperate DP Wheel Glaze from DG501 or any AIO product. I personally had always grabbed poli-seal for this purpose. One product may have better cleaning properties than the other, one might be easier to use or be a little more durable. I don't quite have the experience yet with wheel glaze to see what makes it stand alone but I do like having a dedicated product to reach for. Also it adds to the mad scientist in me. I may end up trying this stuff out on a chrome bumper, a toolbox, window glass, maybe even my kitchen sink...lol...no seriously I'm for real. Lawnmower deck? absolutely.

 

[SportEL]

Not a big fan of the Wheel Glaze. Found it tough to remove and DG 501 works much better as a great cleaner/sealant.

Nothing will repel brake dust. Trust me as a German car owner. However, various sealants (even AW) will make it much easier to wipe off.

DG 501 is labelled as a Marine and RV Polish. Are you sure you have the right product mentioned?

 

[Gary Sword]

Not a big fan of the Wheel Glaze. Found it tough to remove and DG 501 works much better as a great cleaner/sealant.

Nothing will repel brake dust. Trust me as a German car owner. However, various sealants (even AW) will make it much easier to wipe off.

I hate to say it but I have to agree. I really love every DP product I have ever tried except for the wheel glaze. Much to hard to remove and most paint sealants seem to work just as well or better. I would also suggest using Duragloss 501 or Klasse AIO on wheels. Both work better IMO and have great cleaning ability. For ease of removal it's hard to beat DG 501.

 

[cnfowler]

DP Wheel Glaze definitely has some cleaning properties to it. I tried it on a hammered chrome bumper with a terry cloth rag and it brought back the shine. I had so much area to cover until I resorted to M105 on a cutting pad and the rotary to finish, but I was impressed that it did get the job done.

Colin

 

[dublifecrisis]

DG 501 is labelled as a Marine and RV Polish. Are you sure you have the right product mentioned?

yeah it's labeled as a marine polish. I think it has a better cleaning ability than 101, 105 etc and it's safe for auto paint so...

 

[sullysdetailing]

I got some when it was on BOGO it was the best purchase I have made from AG. No matter what wheel I use DP Wheel Glaze on it take the shine to the next level.

 

[mikep288]

Have had this sitting in my cabinet, untried for a while now. Thanks to this thread, I might have to try it out this weekend! Thanks for the review!

 

[dublifecrisis]

Ok, as promised I managed to get out and try the DP wheel glaze on my daily driver. Since I've cleaned, polished and experimented with these wheels for almost 3 years, I figured I would get a better idea/comparison to my normal process. I was already pretty impressed with the wheel glaze on my neighbors wheels, but I am even more impressed now after cleaning my own wheels today. Like I said, I know exactly what my wheels look and feel like after each time I touch them. Today, after applying the DP wheel glaze I can honestly say that they do look better and feel slicker than when I apply other sealants to them.
I didn't wash the car so as prep, I simply wiped the wheels down with ONR QD and a clean MF. I then appied the DP Wheel Glaze using a MF pad (vs foam I used last time) and buffed off with another clean MF towel. Yeah my car hasn't been driven in 3 days so my rotors have that rust layer on 'em so take it easy on me...LOL

Before pics:

Afters:

So as a recap, I liked the DP Wheel Glaze early this week. Now after a second use and on my own ride, I've grown to like it more. This solidifies my original thought on DP Wheel Glaze. It definitely earned a spot on the shelf as a go to product for keeping my wheels looking good.