wheel coating recommendation

Another vote for Dlux for wheels and is a super headlight protector.
 
lopezoscar02 said:
Which applicators do you recommend using?


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The Carpro DLX does come with a number of 4"x4" Velvet MF Sheets which should be adequate for doing all the wheels.

Yes, it is intended for use on wheels, and plastic trim. I've heard it claimed that because it can endure such high temperatures, that it can even be used on Motorcycle exhausts.
 
animescreen said:
you can ceramic coat plastic trims and other external things as well? I thought it was a paint thing. How long does it last before reapply. And do you need to remove it and reapply?
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Yes. It will make your black trim darker and keep it that way for more than a year. If it’s textured plastic even better as it doesn’t really require leveling the coating, just apply evenly and move on. I also used it on headlights and taillights, exhaust tips, some engine bay components that get wet with a wash.
 
BSoares said:
Damn, with such complex spoke design this will be a lot of work.
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I 100% agree. And just to comment on this...

For anyone reading this into the future - when looking at custom wheels, instead of only looking for the "cool factor" as it relates to the design - consider a cool looking wheel that is also fast and easy to clean.

The cool factor for an intricate to clean wheel will wear off after you start cleaning the wheels on a regular basis. Definitely take the time to coat these rims and then in the future you should be able to clean them using only normal car wash solution.





MarkD51 said:
Future cleanups, I might suggest a nice set of Wheel Woolies, and some soft brushes sourced here.
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Here's some suggestions for quality tools that will make cleaning your wheels fast and easy.


Must Have Wheel Cleaning Brushes that make cleaning wheels fast and easy



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BSoares said:
Damn, with such complex spoke design this will be a lot of work. Wheels like that are better done with a sprayer but then it would have to be a pro doing it.
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Cleaning intricate wheels with Hydro Foam will become easier after a few cleaning.
 
I was getting ready to order when the rep mentioned PBL wheel coating. any thoughts?
 
lopezoscar02 said:
Sure Or anyone truly
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PBL is a great wheel coating. A little tedious applying to intricate wheels, but will pay off in the cleaning department. On the other hand, Hydro Foam will clean and protect your wheels in one step. If your wheels are really dirty, I would suggest using IronX to do the heavy cleaning and follow up with Hydro Foam.
 
recently put some black label coating on the wifes explorer and my new silverado. Both are very wide, flat and generally easy to clean rims and only being a month in, the jury is still out. However, so far i haven't seen a water droplet or ounce of dirt even stick to the wheels, let alone need to be cleaned off.

I need a few more months and then to test it out on my tricky g8 wheels to really make a conclusion.

edit to say, if you're doing regular washes on your cars anyhow and not really looking for a coating, you can't go wrong with how easy hydro blue is to apply to the rims. It worked well for the wife's explorer and my old silverado. I just needed something tougher for my intricate wheels.
 
Rsurfer said:
PBL is a great wheel coating. A little tedious applying to intricate wheels, but will pay off in the cleaning department. On the other hand, Hydro Foam will clean and protect your wheels in one step. If your wheels are really dirty, I would suggest using IronX to do the heavy cleaning and follow up with Hydro Foam.
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Im thinking of just sticking with Dlux. Gonna order Dlux, carpro eraser and some green foam fingers.

The wheels are brand spankin new lol. I want to do this now before I mount them. Do you hydro foam will be good to use after I coat them?
 
Rsurfer said:
On the other hand, Hydro Foam will clean and protect your wheels in one step. If your wheels are really dirty, I would suggest using IronX to do the heavy cleaning and follow up with Hydro Foam.
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Any reason you suggest HydroFoam over Hydro2 ? If they both offer "up to 3 months" protection as advertised, the main benefit (protection-wise) I see to HydroFoam is that you get a lot more product for your money ... 500ml (dilutes 1:9) vs. 100ml (dilutes 1:6).


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57Rambler said:
Any reason you suggest HydroFoam over Hydro2 ? If they both offer "up to 3 months" protection as advertised, the main benefit (protection-wise) I see to HydroFoam is that you get a lot more product for your money ... 500ml (dilutes 1:9) vs. 100ml (dilutes 1:6).


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The reason for recommending Hydro Foam is that you are cleaning and protecting in one step..whereas with Hydro2, you will have to clean first before applying Hydro2.
 
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