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      04-29-2010, 03:57 PM   #1
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Thumbs up wheel protectant

So I stumbled across this product video, looks pretty impressive. I know I hate getting honey on my wheels...
http://www.armorall.com/products/vie...ry_index=wheel

I found something that looks the same on the crappy tire website...
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en

That being said I have always used the wheel wax product however the application in this case is much easier.

Anyone have any experience with this product? I may just pick-up a can and try it on my bike or something as a test.
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      04-29-2010, 05:48 PM   #2
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Picked up an Armor-All wheel protection kit from Costco a couple of weeks ago, it included that protectant spray, a bottle of wheel cleaner, as well as a wheel brush, and all for just under 17 bucks!

Haven't tried the protectant yet, but the cleaner and brush worked quite well.
Will do a good clean and try out the protectant when the weather gets better...
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      04-29-2010, 06:00 PM   #3
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My go-to product is Poorboy's Wheel Sealant.
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i picked this up from canadian tire a couple weeks ago to try out. So far so good, seems to be keeping the brake dust off fairly well.
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I bought this junk from CT a couple of weeks ago ... its useless , dont waste your money on this piece of junk .
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      04-30-2010, 06:37 AM   #6
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I've been using Eagle One's Keep Wheel Clean for awhile now and find it works pretty good. I've never seen it for sale here, but I picked up a few bottles last time I was in the U.S. I might try this new armorall product when I run out of what I have though.
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I bought this junk from CT a couple of weeks ago ... its useless , dont waste your money on this piece of junk .
damn...the video looked pretty convincing...but it doesnt work?
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      04-30-2010, 07:31 AM   #8
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i've tried both wheel protectants and using detailing wax on rims and none of them keep the wheel cleaner. at best, they make the rims easier to clean off (sometimes you just have to spray the brake dust off) but that's the same as if you use regular wheel cleaner.

i use eagle1 wheel cleaner.
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Those products dont do any more than a good regular wash. . Wash with soap and water and DO NOT use a wheel brush. Then wax.
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I've not tried the Armor All rim protectant and will likely avoid using it, since I have found other Armor All products rather disappointing. For cleaning, I've had good experience with P21S, S100, and BMW Rim Cleaner Gel. The S100 cleaner is available from Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealers; some people say it is the same as P21S.
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Got this stuff from CT on the weekend and applied it after i washed the car on Sunday.........after all the rain we've had this week, its STILL holding up with absolutely NO breakdust (except for the places i missed)

Works amazingly well.......so far
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Got this stuff from CT on the weekend and applied it after i washed the car on Sunday.........after all the rain we've had this week, its STILL holding up with absolutely NO breakdust (except for the places i missed)

Works amazingly well.......so far
thats cause its your winters joking aside, im still on the fence about this...do you think i can apply this stuff over poorboys wheel sealant?
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FWIW, Eagle 1 is reported to be acidic like many wheel cleaners, which isn't good for your rims. In addition wheel cleaners all remove sealants faster than car wash soap.

In my experience a good wheel sealant like Rejex, Ultima Tire and Wheel and similar will allow you to easily wash the brake dust off with car wash soap if you wash regularly. If not then wheel cleaners like Sonax or P21S do a good job. I have not found any sealant or treatment that actually eliminates the build-up of brake dust nor that allows you to just wash all brake dust off without a power washer or use of a brush, wash mit or terry cloth towel.
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Got this stuff from CT on the weekend and applied it after i washed the car on Sunday.........after all the rain we've had this week, its STILL holding up with absolutely NO breakdust (except for the places i missed)

Works amazingly well.......so far
Pour some honey on your wheels - that's the true test
I forgot to update this thread, I also find it works very well. I use the wheelwax twice a year as a base then apply this stuff after washing the car.
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Pour some honey on your wheels - that's the true test
I forgot to update this thread, I also find it works very well. I use the wheelwax twice a year as a base then apply this stuff after washing the car.
dang, maybe im overkill but i apply wheel wax/wheel sealant after every wash and thats at least once a week
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on sale @ costco
says Rim Protectant though not Wheel Protectant
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My go-to product is Poorboy's Wheel Sealant.
+1, What I use
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Couple things. Eagle One has many wheels cleaners, most are caustic (not acidic), one is ph neutral but it's hard to find. Just as an fyi.

I've found nothing repels brake dust for any significant amount of time. I do find Poorboys WS makes wheels easier to clean for ~2-3 months, if you don't use caustic/acidic wheel cleaners.

There is a new pro level product that claims to last on wheels permanently and make brake dust cleaning hilariously easy. We'll see, I'm getting some next week.
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Couple things. Eagle One has many wheels cleaners, most are caustic (not acidic), one is ph neutral but it's hard to find. Just as an fyi.

I've found nothing repels brake dust for any significant amount of time. I do find Poorboys WS makes wheels easier to clean for ~2-3 months, if you don't use caustic/acidic wheel cleaners.

There is a new pro level product that claims to last on wheels permanently and make brake dust cleaning hilariously easy. We'll see, I'm getting some next week.
keep everyone posted on this new product!
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Wheel wax works good for me.
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