Preparing new wheels
06-22-2008, 02:25 PM
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Does anybody have any tips, for prepping new wheels before putting them on
Im thinking of a wax or anything to keep brake dust to a minimum
I know about dust free pads , but I just got new pads............................so any other ideas , please
Im thinking of a wax or anything to keep brake dust to a minimum
I know about dust free pads , but I just got new pads............................so any other ideas , please
06-22-2008, 02:30 PM
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I would clean the wheels again with acid-free wheel cleaner (eg P21s) and seal with jetseal109 or poorboy wheel sealant (2-3 coats) 
Congrats with your new wheels btw
Congrats with your new wheels btw
06-22-2008, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='607848' date='Jun 22 2008, 06:30 PM
I would clean the wheels again with acid-free wheel cleaner (eg P21s) and seal with jetseal109 or poorboy wheel sealant (2-3 coats)
Congrats with your new wheels btw
Congrats with your new wheels btw
06-22-2008, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by northern-monkey' post='607849' date='Jun 22 2008, 06:32 PM
okay thanks project for my day off this week
once mounted clean them weekly and build a nice layer for Autobahn every other wheel cleaning.
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don't forget to clean the brakes and calipers as well, IMO when those are dirty it just takes away from the new shoes....
06-22-2008, 06:48 PM
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Seems others have chimed in with some great answers, and I must point one thing out.
While carnaubas are great, they're not my choice in wheel protectants, because they really don't have excellent durability on surfaces that become so heavily soiled with brake dust such as the wheels and calipers. The other members have correctly pointed to some popular synthetic sealants to protect these surfaces, and I second their advice.
My personal choice as a wheel/caliper protectant is "Rejex" soil barrier. Great stuff for wheels and high traffic areas.
While carnaubas are great, they're not my choice in wheel protectants, because they really don't have excellent durability on surfaces that become so heavily soiled with brake dust such as the wheels and calipers. The other members have correctly pointed to some popular synthetic sealants to protect these surfaces, and I second their advice.
My personal choice as a wheel/caliper protectant is "Rejex" soil barrier. Great stuff for wheels and high traffic areas.
06-22-2008, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlesAFerg' post='608001' date='Jun 22 2008, 10:48 PM
Seems others have chimed in with some great answers, and I must point one thing out.
While carnaubas are great, they're not my choice in wheel protectants, because they really don't have excellent durability on surfaces that become so heavily soiled with brake dust such as the wheels and calipers. The other members have correctly pointed to some popular synthetic sealants to protect these surfaces, and I second their advice.
My personal choice as a wheel/caliper protectant is "Rejex" soil barrier. Great stuff for wheels and high traffic areas.
While carnaubas are great, they're not my choice in wheel protectants, because they really don't have excellent durability on surfaces that become so heavily soiled with brake dust such as the wheels and calipers. The other members have correctly pointed to some popular synthetic sealants to protect these surfaces, and I second their advice.
My personal choice as a wheel/caliper protectant is "Rejex" soil barrier. Great stuff for wheels and high traffic areas.
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Originally Posted by northern-monkey' post='609781' date='Jun 25 2008, 12:09 PM
Folks went to Pepboys looking for rejex to no avail any other ideas on where to purchase?
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