[chris330D]

So I have just applied Poorboys wheel sealant to my winter wheels. Took me ages to get all the tar etc off that got stuck on from last winter. I put 3 coats on as suggested on the tin. Took me ages to do Will this last through the winter or not? Do I clean the wheels as normal. I normally use bilberry wheel cleaner but will this take the sealant off? Never used it before so any suggestions appreciated

[quattrogmbh]

Poorboys sealant is a polymer wax (may even have added PTFE). Its a good product. It's likely to last the winter, as its really only removed through mechanical friction, predominantly as you clean them.. There are certainly longer lasting alternatives. Something like Gtechniq C5 which is a quartz crystal lacquer will last much longer. certainly 6-8 months and possibly much longer.

[p1tse]

Mechanical movement, so a wheel brush would take it off?

What dis you use to remove tar

[Edi1011]

This stuff gets great reviews on Detailing World

http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars...-wheel-armour/

[chris330D]

Originally Posted by p1tse

Mechanical movement, so a wheel brush would take it off?

What dis you use to remove tar

That was what I was trying to work out. Spent hours putting the stuff on and don't want to clean it off! To get the tar off I used Bilberry wheel cleaner and an old credit card as a scraper.

[Edi1011]

Originally Posted by p1tse

Mechanical movement, so a wheel brush would take it off?

What dis you use to remove tar

try this stuff - 'Autosmart Tardis'

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/autosm...r-5-litres.php

[chris330D]

Originally Posted by Edi1011

This stuff gets great reviews on Detailing World

http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars...-wheel-armour/

Looks good and is cheaper than the Poorboys. Shame I have just put the PB stuff on.

[Reggie-g75]

I wasn't impressed by poorboys... A real PITA to apply and buff off and rubbish durability.
have moved over to planet polish wheel shine and seal. Had it on for a couple of months now, only needs shampoo to clean and still beading!
http://www.planetpolish.com/index.ph...&products_id=5

[p1tse]

Thanks

Tardis £20


C5 Wheel Armour
£30

I've already got alot cleaning products and can't justify more
Going to be hard graft for me then lol

[bounty78]

Try some Finish Kare 1000p..supposedly very good sealant for the wheels and bodywork..should last for 6 mths or so. Read about it on the detailing forum..seems to be getting raving reviews. I have just bought a tin..will probably slap some on once my 225M wheels have been refurbished.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/sealan.../prod_589.html

As for tar remover..either autosmart tardis or IronX

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by Edi1011

try this stuff - 'Autosmart Tardis'

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/autosm...r-5-litres.php

5 litres LOL!! Probably last you 10 years!

[bounty78]

a chap on ebay sells them in 500mls bottles http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autosmart-...#ht_500wt_1156

5L will last you a lifetime and enough to hand it down to your grandkids

[p1tse]

Iron x is that the wheel cleaner which goes purple when being left to soak in?

[bounty78]

Originally Posted by p1tse

Iron x is that the wheel cleaner which goes purple when being left to soak in?

Yes..tried some this afternoon while giving the car a quick wash..really impressed i have to say

[p1tse]

Iron x where from, cost, amount, does it need diluting?

[bounty78]

There you go mate
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IronX-High...item43a9662af9

No dilution necessary

[Estoril Sport]

I have C5 Wheel Armour on my alloys it lasts easy 6 months might even be 12 months. Well impressed . I previously had three layers of Poorboys Wheel Sealant it didn’t last long.

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by Estoril Sport

I have C5 Wheel Armour on my alloys it lasts easy 6 months might even be 12 months. Well impressed . I previously had three layers of Poorboys Wheel Sealant it didn’t last long.

How many applications do you get out of a 15ml bottle?

[p1tse]

Originally Posted by bounty78

There you go mate
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IronX-High...item43a9662af9

No dilution necessary

thanks but that's quite pricey for 500ml

[p1tse]

Originally Posted by dopper99

How many applications do you get out of a 15ml bottle?

i think i read it can do a set of wheels i think

so it's a toss up between wheel cleaner or wheel sealant like this if going down this route

[dopper99]

This looks a nice kit if you want to go the whole hog. Includes the C5 wheel armour by the looks of it. http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars...nter-whatever/

[bounty78]

Originally Posted by p1tse

thanks but that's quite pricey for 500ml

I know..i bought a 50mls sample bottle just to try it out before i commit myself...it really is what it says on the tin.
1) spray on(stink-it has an ammonia pungent smell)
2)wait for 5 mins until the spots become purple or black(you could see the spots dissolving away)
3) wash it off...no elbow grease required

I have a 500mls bottle of tardis as well..they were good for new tar spots but not the ones that has been there for ages(even tried clay barring the spots-won't come off)...with IronX it came off without a fuss.