[kiwi29]

Originally Posted by psnt1ol

Glad to do it. Aren't you glad you applied the wax. This is exactly the point.... Ounce of Prevention is worth a pound of cure. Keep the layers up (wheel Wax) and your wheels will continue to be that easy to clean. Use the stronger chemicals only when necessary and do reapply the wax immediately after.

Now... Go out and do some driving!!!!!!

I can't even explain how happy I am that I applied it lol. I think sometime this week, ill take the wheels off for 2 more layers of wax which reminds me, I definitely need to restock on it! Haha
By immediately after, let's say I'm washing at a self service car wash about a half mile away, can I come home and reapply it? Or should I do it on the spot?

[psnt1ol]

Originally Posted by kiwi29

I can't even explain how happy I am that I applied it lol. I think sometime this week, ill take the wheels off for 2 more layers of wax which reminds me, I definitely need to restock on it! Haha
By immediately after, let's say I'm washing at a self service car wash about a half mile away, can I come home and reapply it? Or should I do it on the spot?

You can wait till you get home. You will be fine. It is always a good practice to wait until the car cools down before waxing.

Here is another tip for you..... Less is more. Try to lay down a thin layer rather than a heavy coat.

[kiwi29]

Originally Posted by psnt1ol

You can wait till you get home. You will be fine. It is always a good practice to wait until the car cools down before waxing.

Here is another tip for you..... Less is more. Try to lay down a thin layer rather than a heavy coat.

The tip you told me was one I've learned a long time ago for paint, I wasn't really sure if it applied to rims as well so thank you for clearing that up

[Colo M/Sport]

This post has some good stuff, so I thought I would hijack it rather than start another on the same topic. I'm getting my wheels refinished and would like to apply a coating before I get junk baked into the new clearcoat. How soon can I put something on?

Hydro2 sounds interesting but the videos I've seen all look like ads. How do I know that I'm getting impartial info. Autogeek.net and L2D have posts on Hydro2 but also sell it - doesn't sound impartial to me. psnt1ol are you connected to Hydro2?

[psnt1ol]

Originally Posted by Colo M/Sport

This post has some good stuff, so I thought I would hijack it rather than start another on the same topic. I'm getting my wheels refinished and would like to apply a coating before I get junk baked into the new clearcoat. How soon can I put something on?

Hydro2 sounds interesting but the videos I've seen all look like ads. How do I know that I'm getting impartial info. Autogeek.net and L2D have posts on Hydro2 but also sell it - doesn't sound impartial to me. psnt1ol are you connected to Hydro2?

No. I am not connected to CarPro or any other Detail products vendors. I am, however, a member on several detailing forums such as the ones you mentioned above.

Hydr02 is more of a sealant than a coating. Durability seems to be better than that of a traditional wax but it is pale in comparison when it is put up against a coating such as Opti-coat or Cquartz. The ease of application is the most attractive aspect of this product in my opinion.

[kumkum]

You can use both the cleaners, they not harm wheels because of they are less toxic, I have
used both of them. You can buy any one of them as per your choice, I mean I feel better with Iron cleaner so I usually use it.

[P1]

The absolute safest will always be P21S...

[kiwi29]

Originally Posted by Colo M/Sport

This post has some good stuff, so I thought I would hijack it rather than start another on the same topic. I'm getting my wheels refinished and would like to apply a coating before I get junk baked into the new clearcoat. How soon can I put something on?

Hydro2 sounds interesting but the videos I've seen all look like ads. How do I know that I'm getting impartial info. Autogeek.net and L2D have posts on Hydro2 but also sell it - doesn't sound impartial to me. psnt1ol are you connected to Hydro2?

you have my blessing to jack the thread lol i just realized, a few layers of rim wax will go a longggg way! i just pressure blast the grime off with no scrubbing and some light soap for presoaking. Definitely look into coating the wheels with some protectant and clean every so often. my e90 is my DD around all of LA county and OC so it accumulates alot of brake dust and i still blast it off. it might take a second but patience is key and waxing is annoying but its worth it in the long run. Ive added maybe 5 stages of wax and damn its amazing!