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Oakes · 05-19-2008, 09:02 PM

So, the other day, i waxed all four wheels on my sweet 06 Galant. The car was washed, polished and waxed the day before. Im just gonna post a before, during and after photo of one wheel.

Now, dont expect to see an amazing difference in the finish of the wheels, thats not the purpose in waxing wheels. A couple of reason you want to wax them are:

-Brake dust doesnt stick to the spokes, so when you wash the car is simply wipes right off.
-By preventing the brake dust to stick to the finish of the wheel, it can't become ground into the finish and requires much less scrubbing when it comes wash time.
-By protecting the finish, the wheels will look new longer, and wont corrode or "flake" as the years go by.

Its a simple task that saves you time down the road, and in more extreme cases, money. Also, doesnt leave your wheels looking "brown" in the corners and surfaces even after you wash and scrub without acids.

Wheel Acids should ALWAYS be a last resort, and in any instance of use, waxing the wheels is almost a requirement.

Onto the pics. I washed the brake dust off with soap and water, towel dried, and then applied the polish, wiped them down, then applied the wax, then wiped them down. Simple.

Dirty:

Wax on

Wax off

NoizePollution · 05-19-2008, 09:48 PM

whoa they came out really nice dude, what kinda wax did you use

RSX Type-Slow · 05-19-2008, 10:19 PM

blang blang..................................

Oakes · 05-19-2008, 10:48 PM

i just used meguiars polish and carnuba wax.

J.Ralli · 05-20-2008, 04:01 AM

wana clean evo wheels?

CHAOS · 05-20-2008, 05:16 AM

what'd you use nick?

Oakes · 05-20-2008, 07:07 AM

mequiars polish and carnuba wax, i used soft terry towels and q-tips to get dust out of the small grooves before waxing.

CHAOS · 05-20-2008, 07:12 AM

in my experience straight carnuba doesnt last long on the wheels because of the heat generated from normal driving. you are better off using a sealant or a product made specifically for wheels.

PaleDSM · 05-20-2008, 07:26 AM

This is probably a compliment but they didn't look dirty in the dirty pic.

Oakes · 05-20-2008, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaleDSM

This is probably a compliment but they didn't look dirty in the dirty pic.

they really werent, i just washed the car the day before.

Chaos, i agree with your statement, i was just too lazy to go get wheels stuffs, I will next time thoughz.

wow, i just referred to you as Chaos, oh wellz

PoorMan'sR · 05-20-2008, 08:11 AM

wasn't this from like 3 weeks ago?

97civic123 · 05-20-2008, 09:59 AM

damn man. how long that take?

ADDICTED2RPMS · 05-20-2008, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97civic123

damn man. how long that take?

must of took long, he said he used q-tips and all that soo he must of sat there a hr minimum on each wheel..

they look fresh though..

Oakes · 05-20-2008, 03:48 PM

it was about 15-20 mins a wheel. just over an hour total. Its my job, literally, so ive adapted to moving quick and efficiently.

GsrSiHatchie · 05-20-2008, 09:55 PM

i use spray wax on my BBS wheels... defiantly FTW

garrettej8 · 05-21-2008, 11:35 AM

looks good. I need to really wax my wheels, you wouldn't believe the amount of brake dust that builds up. any kind of wax would help I'm sure.

05-19-2008, 09:02 PM	#1
Oakes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4384 My Ride: 2010 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG iTrader: (0)	Waxed the Wheels So, the other day, i waxed all four wheels on my sweet 06 Galant. The car was washed, polished and waxed the day before. Im just gonna post a before, during and after photo of one wheel. Now, dont expect to see an amazing difference in the finish of the wheels, thats not the purpose in waxing wheels. A couple of reason you want to wax them are: -Brake dust doesnt stick to the spokes, so when you wash the car is simply wipes right off. -By preventing the brake dust to stick to the finish of the wheel, it can't become ground into the finish and requires much less scrubbing when it comes wash time. -By protecting the finish, the wheels will look new longer, and wont corrode or "flake" as the years go by. Its a simple task that saves you time down the road, and in more extreme cases, money. Also, doesnt leave your wheels looking "brown" in the corners and surfaces even after you wash and scrub without acids. Wheel Acids should ALWAYS be a last resort, and in any instance of use, waxing the wheels is almost a requirement. Onto the pics. I washed the brake dust off with soap and water, towel dried, and then applied the polish, wiped them down, then applied the wax, then wiped them down. Simple. Dirty: Wax on Wax off __________________ Team Oakes: I dont give a ****!

05-19-2008, 09:48 PM	#2
NoizePollution Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southampton PA Member #7461 My Ride: 96 VW Golf 4 door Mulberry.. 83 VW Rabbit.. iTrader: (1)	whoa they came out really nice dude, what kinda wax did you use __________________ formerly LowN'Slow 420aT Flush Pebble Pusher

05-19-2008, 10:19 PM	#3
RSX Type-Slow Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: D-town Member #5868 My Ride: 99' Civic Si iTrader: (1)	blang blang.................................. __________________ -Tim Dropped and swapped Civic Si

05-19-2008, 10:48 PM	#4
Oakes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4384 My Ride: 2010 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG iTrader: (0)	i just used meguiars polish and carnuba wax. __________________ Team Oakes: I dont give a ****!

05-20-2008, 07:07 AM	#7
Oakes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4384 My Ride: 2010 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG iTrader: (0)	mequiars polish and carnuba wax, i used soft terry towels and q-tips to get dust out of the small grooves before waxing. __________________ Team Oakes: I dont give a ****!

05-20-2008, 05:16 AM	#6
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	what'd you use nick?

05-20-2008, 07:12 AM	#8
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	in my experience straight carnuba doesnt last long on the wheels because of the heat generated from normal driving. you are better off using a sealant or a product made specifically for wheels.

05-20-2008, 07:26 AM	#9
PaleDSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dublin, Pa Member #274 iTrader: (1)	This is probably a compliment but they didn't look dirty in the dirty pic. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2000 MR2 Spyder (Yellow) 2013 Hyundai Elantra

05-20-2008, 09:59 AM	#12
97civic123 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jul 2006 Member #2246 iTrader: (1)	damn man. how long that take?

05-20-2008, 03:48 PM	#14
Oakes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4384 My Ride: 2010 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG iTrader: (0)	it was about 15-20 mins a wheel. just over an hour total. Its my job, literally, so ive adapted to moving quick and efficiently. __________________ Team Oakes: I dont give a ****!

05-20-2008, 09:55 PM	#15
GsrSiHatchie Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Camden Co. NJ Member #1654 iTrader: (0)	i use spray wax on my BBS wheels... defiantly FTW __________________ Gamertag = SRTurboNJ 2004 srt To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-21-2008, 11:35 AM	#16
garrettej8 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PA Member #1793 My Ride: 2008 Black Mica Mazdaspeed3 iTrader: (3)	looks good. I need to really wax my wheels, you wouldn't believe the amount of brake dust that builds up. any kind of wax would help I'm sure. __________________ 2008 MAZDASPEED 3 - COBB SRI, CS INSERTS /// 14.2@104 FWD FTL To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2000 VSM CIVIC COUPE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. stolen To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. CANON

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