I've used the autoglym one. Worked brilliant, just was hard to use, any protector on the paintwork was a right pain to get off
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I've used the autoglym one. Worked brilliant, just was hard to use, any protector on the paintwork was a right pain to get off
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[TW]Fox;29733303 said:
Yes my wheels don't usually get too dirty, I blame the recent resurfacing of a few local roads!
I'm sure someone who actually uses wheel sealant can reason why they do.
One routine I might have to change is tyre dressing, as it gets onto the wheels and leaves marks. So instead of spraying going to try applying using a sponge instead.
It's bottle but as with any spray it's going to get onto other areas as well.
I just use Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber care. Brings up the roof on my mx5 like new and leaves the vinyl supple. Just remember to buff it off otherwise it can cause streaks on the rear glass window when you drop the roof if you don't.
I stick some wheel sealant on twice a year. Once when the wheels come off the car, and again before they go back on. Of course, I am swapping between winter and summer wheels.
Don't really know if it makes much difference to be honest. I assume it does, but I'm generally pretty lax about washing my motors. Heck, I think I've only polished the 5 series twice in my ownership.
[TW]Fox;29733303 said:
I found this, after applying two coats of the PoorBoys wheel sealant, I found it wasn't worth it at all given I clean my wheels once or twice a month anyway. I thought the benefit was that dirt doesn't stick as much or in bad weather, grim will run off as opposed to sticking, but I didn't find it did that at all well either
The best wheel "sealant" I have found is brake pads that don't release as much dust. I have cans of Alloy Wheel Seal that only get used once every blue moon if I have the time. A simple wipe with a cloth is all that's needed to reveal the diamond cut and anthracite as if it was just washed. That is with or without wheel sealant.
Actually, on the wheel sealant topic, I sealed my wheels yesterday with Gtechniq C5. Absolute crap. I cleaned them with wheel cleaner, tardis, red7, and normal soap, then I clayed them and then IPA'd them. I applied the C5 as directed, apply it and then gently wipe to remove the residue.
A day later going to fit the wheels, there are streaks and it doesn't bead or remove water, it's just as if they had no sealant on them. So I polished them again with M105 and applied Fk1000p and they are shiny, nice and smooth and bead like there is no tomorrow!
A day later going to fit the wheels, there are streaks and it doesn't bead or remove water, it's just as if they had no sealant on them. So I polished them again with M105 and applied Fk1000p and they are shiny, nice and smooth and bead like there is no tomorrow!
Seems odd as it should definitely work rather well!
Some shots of CarPro Inside. Firstly on fabric (probably make up stains...)
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After:
Bit more difficult on half leather, but after cleaning the right side you can see the dirty glossiness of the untouched left.
Some shots of CarPro Inside. Firstly on fabric (probably make up stains...)
Before:
After:
Bit more difficult on half leather, but after cleaning the right side you can see the dirty glossiness of the untouched left.
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Cleaned the AMG today. Used the clay mitt properly for the first time. Wow, I am a convert 
- much quicker than claying and the effect seems to be almost as good tbh.
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