Alloy Wheel Protection

Octy-KUT · 18-04-2005, 16:54

Anyone tried Protex4 Alloy Wheel Protector or similar before?

I absolutely hate cleaning wheels with chemicals and such and I was wondering if it was useful to use some kind of polymer to make life easier?

Thanks for any advice

monkeychild · 18-04-2005, 17:16

Just use normal car wax

Mike Austin · 18-04-2005, 17:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octy-KUT

I absolutely hate cleaning wheels with chemicals and such and I was wondering if it was useful to use some kind of polymer to make life easier?

I have just done my new wheels with Diamondbrite, together with the paintwork. They are so much easier to clean now, but I have only clocked 600 miles, so it's early days.

Octy-KUT · 18-04-2005, 20:03

Thanks for the replies guys. I have used wax in the past but found that it doesn't last very long; I imagine it's because hot brake pad dust is rather hostile. Mike, the new car is getting a coat of Supaguard from the dealer FOC but the wheel treatment isn't included. I might give this product a try. I'll let you know how I get on

devonutopia · 18-04-2005, 20:12

I got some "can't remember the name" with some ombrello stuff. I'm sure I have the bottle somewhere- But I pretty much emptied the bottle on my rims when they were spanking clean, and the brake dust is DEFINITELY NOT sticking to the metal like it used to.

Octy-KUT · 18-04-2005, 20:43

Thanks devonutopia, if you find the bottle please post the name of the stuff

Mike Austin · 18-04-2005, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octy-KUT

Mike, the new car is getting a coat of Supaguard from the dealer FOC but the wheel treatment isn't included. I might give this product a try. I'll let you know how I get on

Be cheeky - ask him to include the wheels! If not, ask him for the leftovers of Stage 1 & 2. There should be enough left in the bottles.

Octy-KUT · 18-04-2005, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Austin

Be cheeky - ask him to include the wheels! If not, ask him for the leftovers of Stage 1 & 2. There should be enough left in the bottles.

Will do - good idea! At the moment, I'm just desperate to get the car. My original car was damaged in transit so I've been waiting since January

Mike Austin · 19-04-2005, 01:01

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Originally Posted by Octy-KUT

At the moment, I'm just desperate to get the car. My original car was damaged in transit so I've been waiting since January

But think of the depreciation you are saving while delivery is delayed

john_wintle · 19-04-2005, 14:38

AFAIK there is normally enough product to do a number of cars, so they make even more profit! I just hope that they propare the car extremely well before they apply the Supaguard to the car, and read ALL the imstructions that they give you for maintainance, especially WRT bird-pooh....

John.

Octy-KUT · 20-04-2005, 18:00

Thanks for the advice John, I'll keep it in mind.

Octy-KUT · 23-04-2005, 08:15

A quick, public thank you to John, who was only too happy to give me some advice and information via PM

18-04-2005, 16:54	#1
Octy-KUT Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kingston Upon Thames Posts: 169 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alloy Wheel Protection Anyone tried Protex4 Alloy Wheel Protector or similar before? I absolutely hate cleaning wheels with chemicals and such and I was wondering if it was useful to use some kind of polymer to make life easier? Thanks for any advice

18-04-2005, 17:16	#2
monkeychild Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Yorks Posts: 3,020 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Just use normal car wax __________________ My Brum Brums: 2002 Silver MKI Octy vRS standard apart from an APR R1 DV 2002 1.4 Tdi Polo My Pedal Pedals: 2008 Gary Fisher Hookooekoo, 2008 Genesis io Singlespeed 2003 Kona Lavadome Single speed goodness

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devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,071 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 73 Thanked 350 Times in 293 Posts	I got some "can't remember the name" with some ombrello stuff. I'm sure I have the bottle somewhere- But I pretty much emptied the bottle on my rims when they were spanking clean, and the brake dust is DEFINITELY NOT sticking to the metal like it used to. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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john_wintle Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rustington, West Sussex Posts: 27 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	AFAIK there is normally enough product to do a number of cars, so they make even more profit! I just hope that they propare the car extremely well before they apply the Supaguard to the car, and read ALL the imstructions that they give you for maintainance, especially WRT bird-pooh.... John. __________________ Kind Regards, John Wintle, West Sussex/Chichester Host, Club GTI http://www.clubgti-sussex.co.uk SWISSOL Reseller for VW Email me

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18-04-2005, 20:03	#4
Octy-KUT Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kingston Upon Thames Posts: 169 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the replies guys. I have used wax in the past but found that it doesn't last very long; I imagine it's because hot brake pad dust is rather hostile. Mike, the new car is getting a coat of Supaguard from the dealer FOC but the wheel treatment isn't included. I might give this product a try. I'll let you know how I get on

18-04-2005, 20:43	#6
Octy-KUT Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kingston Upon Thames Posts: 169 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks devonutopia, if you find the bottle please post the name of the stuff

20-04-2005, 18:00	#11
Octy-KUT Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kingston Upon Thames Posts: 169 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the advice John, I'll keep it in mind.

23-04-2005, 08:15	#12
Octy-KUT Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kingston Upon Thames Posts: 169 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A quick, public thank you to John, who was only too happy to give me some advice and information via PM

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