Alloy wheel protection
03-26-2008, 04:51 AM
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Is there anything on the market in the UK, or that can be shipped from the US, that can be applied to Alloy wheels to protect against salts and brake dust, to help stop these things adhereing to the wheel so readily in between washes?
Or is it a case of keeping up with the polishing?
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Is there anything on the market in the UK, or that can be shipped from the US, that can be applied to Alloy wheels to protect against salts and brake dust, to help stop these things adhereing to the wheel so readily in between washes?
Or is it a case of keeping up with the polishing?
Thanks.
03-26-2008, 05:29 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i Sport - Silver-Grey, Nav, Active Cruise, HUD, sport seats, Logic-7, charcoal filter mod, Euro reflectors, hard-wired V1
I have chromed wheels but I use Rejex ... it slows down the accumulation of brake dust because the dust does not stick as readily to the wheels.
03-26-2008, 05:46 AM
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Not sure about the road salt, but you could always switch your brake pads to dustless/low-dust brand...
03-26-2008, 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='550989' date='Mar 26 2008, 01:46 PM
Not sure about the road salt, but you could always switch your brake pads to dustless/low-dust brand...
03-26-2008, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 5-string' post='550979' date='Mar 26 2008, 01:29 PM
I have chromed wheels but I use Rejex ... it slows down the accumulation of brake dust because the dust does not stick as readily to the wheels.
Or Where would I get some in the US, as I'm on holiday to Florida in two weeks, so I could buy some out there.
Thanks.
03-26-2008, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by littlemouse' post='550994' date='Mar 26 2008, 07:02 AM
Are there any brands you would reccomend, and how much for a set?
I don't use them personally, if i remember right member jeffnnj uses them...axxis is the brand I think...
found this via search
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=50605&st=0
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...amp;#entry89159
03-26-2008, 06:39 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 530i , Silver with leather Air Con iDrive 17" Breyton Rims with Dunlop Sp Sport tyres (M-Tech Bodykit and rims WANTED)
Alfa Romeo 147 TS1.6 , Black with Air Con 17" Multi Spoke alloys with Bridgestone RE040 tyres
Toyota MR-S 1.8 VVTI , Lagoon Blue with Red leather Air Con 15" standard alloys with Toyo tyres
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI, Lagoon Blue, Air Con, 16" Standard alloys with Kuhmo KU31, EBC Green Stuff
Chemical guys wheel guard or poorboys wheel sealant.
Just spotted a used one on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/poorboys-wheel-sealant_W0QQitemZ230235474797QQihZ013QQcategoryZ72201QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
if u looking for a brand new, check here:
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels...res/cat_7.html
Just spotted a used one on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/poorboys-wheel-sealant_W0QQitemZ230235474797QQihZ013QQcategoryZ72201QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
if u looking for a brand new, check here:
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels...res/cat_7.html
03-26-2008, 07:12 AM
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My Ride: Week 17 Build, 2008 E60 535d M Sport - Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Automatic gearbox, Steering Wheel Heating, M Double Spoke 172 19" Mixed Wheels, Auto-Dim+Exterior Mirror, Comfort seats, Front Seat Heating, Aluminium Pentan interior trim,DAB Tuner, TV Function, BMW Individual Audio System 825W !!
Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='551018' date='Mar 26 2008, 02:39 PM
Chemical guys wheel guard or poorboys wheel sealant.
Just spotted a used one on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/poorboys-wheel-seala...1QQcmdZViewItem
if u looking for a brand new, check here:
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels...res/cat_7.html
Just spotted a used one on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/poorboys-wheel-seala...1QQcmdZViewItem
if u looking for a brand new, check here:
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels...res/cat_7.html
Both of those sound good, which do you prefer, Poorboys, or Chemical Guys?
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My Ride: BMW E60 530i , Silver with leather Air Con iDrive 17" Breyton Rims with Dunlop Sp Sport tyres (M-Tech Bodykit and rims WANTED)
Alfa Romeo 147 TS1.6 , Black with Air Con 17" Multi Spoke alloys with Bridgestone RE040 tyres
Toyota MR-S 1.8 VVTI , Lagoon Blue with Red leather Air Con 15" standard alloys with Toyo tyres
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI, Lagoon Blue, Air Con, 16" Standard alloys with Kuhmo KU31, EBC Green Stuff
Originally Posted by littlemouse' post='551032' date='Mar 26 2008, 03:12 PM
Thanks Keith
Both of those sound good, which do you prefer, Poorboys, or Chemical Guys?
Both of those sound good, which do you prefer, Poorboys, or Chemical Guys?
both a good product but it wont last long (Cos the brake heat will evaporate the sealant), you probably need to reapply every fortnight if you want to keep you wheels in tip top conditions.
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