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Old 12-07-2010, 09:35 AM
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Should I be Waxing my wheels?
I have Carrera Classics and I believe they're just painted GT Silver. Since they're painted, should I be waxing them just like the car?
 
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Definitely wax or seal them.
 
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I sealed my P40's with rejex, and its made them much easier to keep clean. You have to keep re-sealing them though, as the heat breaks down the wax.
 
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If you have the time, it will keep the paint works protected....

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Originally Posted by Hella-Buggin'
I have Carrera Classics and I believe they're just painted GT Silver. Since they're painted, should I be waxing them just like the car?
Brings tears of happiness to my eyes thinking that you even thought about waxing your wheels.......
Love when people get this fanatical with their cars!

OH YES wax them!


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Originally Posted by justatoy
Brings tears of happiness to my eyes thinking that you even thought about waxing your wheels.......
Love when people get this fanatical with their cars!

OH YES wax them!


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I've thought about waxing it but haven't really done it, does that count.
 
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I've thought about waxing it but haven't really done it, does that count.
All I can reply IS......Ynot wax them.....!


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Originally Posted by justatoy
Brings tears of happiness to my eyes thinking that you even thought about waxing your wheels.......
Love when people get this fanatical with their cars!

OH YES wax them!


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Brings tears to my wife's eyes as well :-)
At least I get the kids to help so she gets a
break every other weekend. The kids get to wash the tires.
And they know to never touch the paint.... ever!
 
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Originally Posted by Hella-Buggin'
Brings tears to my wife's eyes as well :-)
At least I get the kids to help so she gets a
break every other weekend. The kids get to wash the tires.
And they know to never touch the paint.... ever!
Training the kids young....!
Oh man....STOP it already.......I am getting misty eyed again!......
You are a GREAT parent...teaching your kids YOUNG that EVERYTHING needs to be cleaned and taken care of,congrats,LOL!

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Originally Posted by Hella-Buggin'
I have Carrera Classics and I believe they're just painted GT Silver. Since they're painted, should I be waxing them just like the car?
Yes, you should wax them. I use a product called Wheel Wax.
 
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Changing this weekend to winter set, will clean and wax summer setup before storage. I wax wheels once a month or so when on the car as well. I use Swissvax Autobahn Wheel Wax, which brings a tear to my wallet, lol.
 
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Wheel Wax is the ish! I would also recommend removing the wheels every six months or so and washing the inside. After a while a lot of gunk will build up in there and it will get on everything when you drive in the rain.

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Wheel Wax is the ish! I would also recommend removing the wheels every six months or so and washing the inside. After a while a lot of gunk will build up in there and it will get on everything when you drive in the rain.

Jason
I second this.. thought it was extreme until I did it and wow, what a difference!
 
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Yep, it sounds crazy but after I waxed my wheels the dust almost sprays off. I figured if I polish my truck wheels, I should wax my daily driver car wheels. “its only fair”
 
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Originally Posted by Hella-Buggin'
I have Carrera Classics and I believe they're just painted GT Silver. Since they're painted, should I be waxing them just like the car?
Yes. I use either Klasse Sealant Glaze or Rejex.
 
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