WheelWax (from WheelWax.com) vs. Mother's or Meguiar's Polish

STI RDY · 04-26-2002, 11:33 PM

First of all, will waxing/polishing the wheels helps protect the rims (especially clear-coated rims) from brake dust, etc?

I remember reading a thread from a while back which states that brake dust will actually stick to the wax/polish and etched into the wheels.

Now, if wax/polish does help, which is the better product to use...WheelWax (can be purchased from Tirerack too) or Mother's Clear Coat Wheel Polish? And what about the Meguiar's products?

Or should I just use the wax I use for my car and not bother with these "special" wheel wax/polish?

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wolf8314 · 04-27-2002, 01:40 AM

All Meguires stuff is good .....thats all i have to say about that ....Zaino bros for the car polish though

Wolf

WRXagon · 04-27-2002, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by STI RDY
First of all, will waxing/polishing the wheels helps protect the rims (especially clear-coated rims) from brake dust, etc?

I remember reading a thread from a while back which states that brake dust will actually stick to the wax/polish and etched into the wheels.

Now, if wax/polish does help, which is the better product to use...WheelWax (can be purchased from Tirerack too) or Mother's Clear Coat Wheel Polish? And what about the Meguiar's products?

Or should I just use the wax I use for my car and not bother with these "special" wheel wax/polish?

Yes, it will definitely help protect your rims and I just use the same wax I use on the car. It works fine.

Shawn

TortoiseAWD · 04-27-2002, 01:56 PM

Carnuba-based waxes typically break down very quickly on wheels due to the higher temps . . . protecting your wheels is a good idea, but I would suggest a polymer sealant such as Meguiar's #20 or Liquid Glass. Higher-end "boutique" sealants such as Zaino, Klasse, or BlackFire will work as well, but they're a bit pricey for just a wheel sealant (although excellent on the rest of your paint, check 'em out).

Tort

ScoobyBoy · 04-28-2002, 03:25 AM

waxing the wheels is a good idea. just be sure to clean it very well. just use meguiar's instand wheel cleaner. it runs out pretty quick, but it's good.

Frederf · 04-28-2002, 06:22 AM

How about Zymol cleaner wax?

GoodFinder · 04-28-2002, 08:39 AM

STI RDY,

Thanks for the posting. The replies are helpful. Taking care of nice wheels can really pay off in terms of the aura the car portrays.

GoodFinder

STI RDY · 04-28-2002, 01:05 PM

Thanks guys for the info...

So, I guess the consensus so far is to wax the wheels with a good polymer-based wax (as the carnuba-based ones can't take the heat).

WheelWax has carnuba wax in it...so makes me wonder how the stuff will hold up now? Does Tirerack selling them gives them a "good" endorsement that they are indeed good?

And what exactly is in the Mother's wheel polish? Is it a polish or some type of sealant?

STI RDY · 04-28-2002, 01:06 PM

No problem Goodfinder. You are absolutely right about taking good care of the wheels. That's what I am trying to do, if possible...

Quote:

Originally posted by GoodFinder
STI RDY,

Thanks for the posting. The replies are helpful. Taking care of nice wheels can really pay off in terms of the aura the car portrays.

GoodFinder

04-26-2002, 11:33 PM	#1
STI RDY Scooby Newbie Member#: 5738 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan Sedona Red Pearl	WheelWax (from WheelWax.com) vs. Mother's or Meguiar's Polish First of all, will waxing/polishing the wheels helps protect the rims (especially clear-coated rims) from brake dust, etc? I remember reading a thread from a while back which states that brake dust will actually stick to the wax/polish and etched into the wheels. Now, if wax/polish does help, which is the better product to use...WheelWax (can be purchased from Tirerack too) or Mother's Clear Coat Wheel Polish? And what about the Meguiar's products? Or should I just use the wax I use for my car and not bother with these "special" wheel wax/polish? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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04-27-2002, 01:40 AM	#2
wolf8314 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9185 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Still just Coots Vehicle: My Reality is shattered!!!!!!	All Meguires stuff is good .....thats all i have to say about that ....Zaino bros for the car polish though Wolf

04-27-2002, 01:56 PM	#4
TortoiseAWD Scooby Newbie Member#: 5223 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omaha, NE Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Silver Metallic	Carnuba-based waxes typically break down very quickly on wheels due to the higher temps . . . protecting your wheels is a good idea, but I would suggest a polymer sealant such as Meguiar's #20 or Liquid Glass. Higher-end "boutique" sealants such as Zaino, Klasse, or BlackFire will work as well, but they're a bit pricey for just a wheel sealant (although excellent on the rest of your paint, check 'em out). Tort

04-28-2002, 03:25 AM	#5
ScoobyBoy Scooby Specialist Member#: 6418 Join Date: May 2001	waxing the wheels is a good idea. just be sure to clean it very well. just use meguiar's instand wheel cleaner. it runs out pretty quick, but it's good.

04-28-2002, 06:22 AM	#6
Frederf Scooby Specialist Member#: 15622 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Campbell, CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX SW WRB	How about Zymol cleaner wax?

04-28-2002, 08:39 AM	#7
GoodFinder Scooby Specialist Member#: 8943 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: San Marcos, TX Vehicle: 2006 MINI + Corvette Both Blue	STI RDY, Thanks for the posting. The replies are helpful. Taking care of nice wheels can really pay off in terms of the aura the car portrays. GoodFinder

04-28-2002, 01:05 PM	#8
STI RDY Scooby Newbie Member#: 5738 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan Sedona Red Pearl	Thanks guys for the info... So, I guess the consensus so far is to wax the wheels with a good polymer-based wax (as the carnuba-based ones can't take the heat). WheelWax has carnuba wax in it...so makes me wonder how the stuff will hold up now? Does Tirerack selling them gives them a "good" endorsement that they are indeed good? And what exactly is in the Mother's wheel polish? Is it a polish or some type of sealant?