To those of you who are waxing your wheels - what do you clean them with when you wash them? I'm using P21S gel and wondering if it would strip the wax right back off of them.

 

I use P21S as well. This is a guess, but I would imagine it is like when you wash your car. A little wax comes off each time you wash your car. I don't wax my wheels every time I wash the car, but maybe someone else knows more.

 

I clean with that Griotts cleaner, then wax them always - makes then much easier to keep nice and so much of the wheel shows - just not right any other way.

 

I use the Porsche wheel cleaner which is probably P21S. I get it at a reasonable price from Sunset.

 

Stacy

u OCD is coming out! ROFL


Jim

 

Soap and water is all that is needed if wheels are waxed. May use Sonex or P21S when cleaning and I plan to reapply wax.

 

P21S and Rejex for me here in the Northeast. It really keeps the wheels looking nice and brake dust definitely doesn't seem to adhere as easily. Another easy, inexpensive, one-beer car-bonding experience with no downside

 

Use "STARBRITE PREMIUM MARINE POLISH BOAT WAX WITH PTEF"

Easy to use - just wipe on, let dry, wipe off & it leaves a super-smooth, durable, no-stick coating that repels brake dust, dirt grime and stains.

 

Cleaned waxed and in hibernation till spring.

 

For those using a combination of Rejex and wax, in what order do you apply these?

 

Rejex or wax, not both.

 

Although the look is number 1....the other reason I love 5 spoke wheels is because I can clean the inside and backside of the wheel easily.

As for waxing, more than should you need to wax or seal them. I didn't do it on one set I owned and they looked terrible after a year.
Wheels take a lot of abuse being so close to the road. They are constantly bombarded with dirt and small debris. They need to be protected as much as possible.

 

Because its a PITA? I've had BBS and Champion wheels on the road now for 8 years and 50K miles and have never had to do more then wash them and occasionally use a spot of tar remover. The finish has held up for me without much fuss. Now that pothole I hit at 75 on the pkwy this fall...

 

I doesn't hurt to do this and it can help when washing them off. However the wax, Rejex or any poly sealer will not stay on the wheel as the brakes heat up and the wheel heats up under hard driving like at the track. So if you casually drive your car on the street you will never ever even use 50% of the brakes on this car so the wax may stay on for a few washes adn miles.

 

I use Rejex on the painted wheels on my Z06. That car is leaves huge amounts of brake dust, even after a few miles.

Rejex 2 times a year will make clean up much easier.