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      05-14-2011, 04:12 PM   #1
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Best Wheel Protectant for abuse?

I take my car through a wash regularly since I park under a tree and don't have the full means to do things myself yet, so what's a good product to protect wheels as best as possible? I just got new ones..
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If you park under a tree, then you should be worried about much more than the wheels.

That said, a good coat of wax is all that is needed for your wheels.
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I would suggest a polymer sealant on all your paint surfaces, as they are somewhat more resistant to the harsh chemicals used in a car wash (a wax will be gone after the first time through)

Tree resin (sap) and bird excrement will wreck havoc upon a paint surface, if you can’t avoid parking under a tree look into a car cover
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      05-19-2011, 11:28 PM   #4
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I would suggest a polymer sealant on all your paint surfaces, as they are somewhat more resistant to the harsh chemicals used in a car wash (a wax will be gone after the first time through)

Tree resin (sap) and bird excrement will wreck havoc upon a paint surface, if you can’t avoid parking under a tree look into a car cover
I'm not worried about my actual paint, just about the wheels. What sealant do you recommend for hypersilver wheels? They are brand new and I want to protect them from the get-go.
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      05-20-2011, 12:07 PM   #5
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Rejex or Klasse AIO before mounting, maybe a couple of coats. Then any wheel sealant like PB wheel after every month and that should help keep them cleaner.
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Collinite paste wax is a good choice. strong and durable
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      06-01-2011, 07:33 PM   #7
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I would consider picking up Optimum Opti Coat.

It will be a permanent solution.
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How difficult is that to apply? The directions make it sound really tough for wheels. How much will a single tube protect?
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single tube should do 4-5 sets of wheels (19's)

I did 3 sets of bbs wheels (19) 1 set of 21's.
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