01-27-2020, 07:14 AM | #1 |
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Black rims (791M)... do you wax them?
I saw a video of a detailer saying he waxes gloss black powder coated rims in order to keep them easy to clean. I don't know why this didn't occur to me, I guess I'm old school and used to dealing with brake dust that's already there with wheel cleaner, but it seems like a brilliant idea to me.
Do you guys do this? Any drawbacks or things to be aware of (types of wax that would hurt powdercoated finish)? |
01-27-2020, 08:26 AM | #2 |
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Ceramic coating rims helps tremendously with brake dust and dirt.
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02-02-2020, 11:19 AM | #4 |
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Some do, some don't. However I would find a reputable detail place and have it done yourself. It's expensive as it is, you don't need dealer markup on top.
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However as I've been doing some research, some folks are saying that if you ever find yourself succumbing to tunnel wash instead of hand washing, ceramic coating is not a good plan because then the coating takes the damage from brushes. I've had good luck with tunnel washes and just keeping a good coat of wax on it, done twice a year or so. Finding the 40 mins or so to do an occasional wax application is much easier than repeatedly finding time for hand washes. I thought ceramic coating before delivery might be a nice to have, but I think I may end up sticking with what has worked for me. |
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02-04-2020, 10:33 AM | #6 |
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I would recommend ceramic coating as others have - I have had good results with Gyeon rim. About $50 for a vial of high-temperature ceramic coating that has enough for 2 sets of wheels. Very easy to DIY.
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