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Old 19-03-2012, 01:26 PM
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Default Alloy wheel corrosion/grime protecter.....what to use

What is the best stuff to use on your alloys to stop corrosion/road grime eating into them???

I have a set of BBS LM style rims on my van and they are VERY slightly starting to corrode in 2 places so wanted to get something on them quick before they get fucked tottally........

What stuff is there and how does it work???

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Is this what i need???

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Poorboys-W...item43acdff3db
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at a guess vaseline or what about those brake dust protectors that go behind the wheel/alloy
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I use Chemical Guys - Jet Seal 109

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/sealan.../prod_484.html

seems to work well
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IS that just for wheels ????
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Originally Posted by tommytwotanks
at a guess vaseline or what about those brake dust protectors that go behind the wheel/alloy

Its not just for brake dust i want to protect, its from general road grime and salt ect......stuff that you rub onto the wheel to seal it up...
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Originally Posted by TIFF
Yes, that's good stuff.

Make sure they're properly cleaned, dry and well prepared first then get a good couple of layers on them.

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Originally Posted by TIFF
IS that just for wheels ????
I think its for a lot of different surfaces, but ive only ever used it on my alloys
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Originally Posted by Mike C
Yes, that's good stuff.

Make sure they're properly cleaned, dry and well prepared first then get a good couple of layers on them.

What do you mean by properly prepaired???.........

Ive just gave them a good clean and noticed a few tiny bits of corrosion starting...GGGrrr.........Wanna seal it before it gets too much
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Thoroughly cleaned, preferably off the car. I'd also clay them and try and polish off whatever corrosion is there. Make sure they're nice and dry in all the crevices before applying the wax. Let it cure for a while too and take your time removing each layer.
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