Alloy polish and protect?

[jcm76]

Hi guys,

I've just bought some genuine Monza 2's, had them referbed and will shortly be buying some tyres and having them fitted to my car. However, I was just wondering if I should treat / polish them in any way to help protect them from grime etc? Kinda makes sense while they are off the car!

[Richn83]

Makes alot of sense, get yourself some wax, and some poorboys wheel sealer.

Get the wheels nice and clean, then wax them, followed by 2-3 coats of the wheel sealant.  should make them a doddle to clean.  Did mine at the weekend but I had to jack the car up so do them before they go on!!

[jcm76]

Can you recommend a wax to use before I seal them?

[Richn83]

Dont think the wax matters too much, what ever you have for use on your body work will be fine, if you dont have any then anything with a good carnuba quantity.

You might find this post on SCN quite interesting http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=166653
 

[keith]

Cant beat poorboys wheel sealant, but when mine come back from the alloy repairs folk I am going to try out CG wheel guard, smells good to.

[Andy]

i use poor boys wheel sealant and its been excellent..

[jcm76]

great - I'll give it a go. Any particular instructions on how to use - or just rub on, leave to dry and buff off. then repeat three times?

[Richn83]

Very easy to use, its very soft put it on with a soft cloth work to a haze like you would a wax or polish, leave to bond and then buff off.  Since you will have plenty of time think it would be advisable to leave some time between coats (not to long) and then do it as many times as you want, I guess the more you do now the longer the protection will last.

Left my wheels very shiny, you could see the difference looked and felt smoother, and when washed the water just beaded off it. 

[Greeners]

I tend to seal first then put a few coats of wax on to bring out the best in the wheel!