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#1 User is offline   Dean Bird 

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Posted 15 May 2007 - 12:02 PM

Just bought some 9 spokes from Brutus and they came up really nice with Wonder wheels, No real kerb marks at all either ja_cool.gif Anyway, Whats the best wax to use to help fight the brake dust etc? I have some megs Number 16,That any good?

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Posted 15 May 2007 - 05:11 PM

basically, if its synthetic, then it'll be perfect. dont use natural carnauba, as the heat from braking will cause it to evaporate too quickly.

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Posted 15 May 2007 - 05:13 PM

I second that... I would go for a synthetic sealent... Auto Glyms Extra gloss is perfect-o for this ja_cool.gif ja_cool.gif ja_cool.gif
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Posted 15 May 2007 - 07:34 PM

ah, Never knew this. Thanks ja_cool.gif

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Posted 16 May 2007 - 11:15 AM

i didnt know you could put wax on the wheels. learn something new everyday

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Posted 16 May 2007 - 12:05 PM

wax on wheels is basically the single most important thing in the quest to keep them clean.

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Posted 17 May 2007 - 05:25 PM

QUOTE (Essex Escy @ May 16 2007, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wax on wheels is basically the single most important thing in the quest to keep them clean.


what's the best way to apply it? I've got some new white multispoke speedlines that I can see are going to be a pain to keep clean!
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Posted 17 May 2007 - 05:33 PM

I just use an application pad and remove wax with microfibre. The pad can get into all the nooks and crannies quite easily.
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 12:10 PM

dont bother about applying it as evenly and smoothly as you would on the paint.

just slap it on, let is cure nicely, then buff back off.

(dont use the same applicator as you would on the paint, incase the applictor gets dirty.....)

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Posted 18 May 2007 - 12:13 PM

So a coat of wax will prevent brake dust and muck- learn something new every day
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Posted 18 May 2007 - 01:48 PM

I bet it doesn't prevent it... reckon it just makes it easier to get off.

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Posted 18 May 2007 - 08:58 PM

QUOTE (Dan @ May 18 2007, 02:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I bet it doesn't prevent it... reckon it just makes it easier to get off.



Nothing will prevent it no, It is purely to make it easier to get off and not get grond in so much.

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Posted 19 May 2007 - 08:48 AM

So can I use the same megs that I use on the bodywork?
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Posted 19 May 2007 - 02:50 PM

Yep good.gif
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Posted 19 May 2007 - 04:47 PM

I bought some of the Autoglym extra gloss. But can I use megs 16 then?

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Posted 19 May 2007 - 05:03 PM

Personally i wouldnt use #16 on alloys. But thats because #16 muted the metallic flake on my Grey Thunder so im kind of assuming it 'may' do the same to the metallic finish of the alloy. Not tried #16 on alloys myself so cannot say for sure, but its not a job id want to spend 2 hours on to look back afterwards and see the alloys gone dull. Multi spoke alloys are hard work to keep clean and to wax!!
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