Wheel sealant/wax

Mort · 12-08-2008, 11:49

Hey,

I'm going to try and give my new wheels a good once over with some sealant/wax to keep them healthy considering how the old ones are looking after 4 years without much care.

At the moment they're off the car with no tyres so I'm thinking it's an ideal opportunity. However...

Will it be a problem when it comes to balancing new tyres? My place uses the 'sticky' weights, and I'm not sure if super-cleaning the wheels, then applying 3-4 coats of sealant will then be an issue with the sticking? Would it be better to get the tyres on and balanced and then do the sealant?

KTP · 12-08-2008, 11:53

it should be fine, will be no different that a sticker on waxed bodywork. once its on it wont budge

Mort · 12-08-2008, 12:08

Cool, cheers. Just need to find a good quality sealant now

Baker21 · 13-08-2008, 08:32

I would recommend CG Jetseal 109 for sealing wheels as I did this with mine before I put my tyres on not so long ago............

Tom_vRS · 13-08-2008, 09:33

I'd honestly recommend Collinite 476S on alloy wheels, seems vastly more durable than the PB Wheel Sealant I've normally recommended.

Baker21 · 13-08-2008, 09:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

I'd honestly recommend Collinite 476S on alloy wheels, seems vastly more durable than the PB Wheel Sealant I've normally recommended.

PB Wheel Sealant IMHO isn't that great but you have to try these things......

VRSPhil · 13-08-2008, 09:43

I agree. I got some PD sealant after reading about it on here and wasn't impressed

I just use collinite 915 at the moment, might give the Jetseal a go.

Mort · 13-08-2008, 10:29

I've already got some PB sealant so I'll probably use that up for now. So many choices

Tom_vRS · 13-08-2008, 10:35

Nowt wrong with the PB sealant, its a joy to use, and the finish is great, but after about 3 weeks its gone

ninja_alex · 18-08-2008, 07:07

Just done my ew wheels with Jetseal 109 after trawling forums and reviews for the best stuff

Baker21 · 18-08-2008, 08:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja_alex

Just done my ew wheels with Jetseal 109 after trawling forums and reviews for the best stuff

How did you find it?

The finish is great isn't it..........

richie · 18-08-2008, 09:12

Autoglym alloy wheel sealant seams okay.

Wardy · 18-08-2008, 09:41

Another fan of 476 on wheels here. And other who wasn't overly impressed with PB Wheel Sealant.

I've heard good things about Jetseal 109 as well, but as I already had Collinite sitting here, thought I'd give it a go. Have done two sets of wheels with it now and I'm impressed. Nice wheel water beading too, which is a bonus

Steve

cheezemonkhai · 18-08-2008, 10:11

Think I'll be taking klasse AIO then Colli 476 layer over it and see how that holds up when I get some time.

ninja_alex · 18-08-2008, 10:22

Yeah, finish with the Jetseal is awesome. Wheels look like mirror finish and water beads off them really well. Would recommend to anyone

Alex

Baker21 · 18-08-2008, 10:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja_alex

Yeah, finish with the Jetseal is awesome. Wheels look like mirror finish and water beads off them really well. Would recommend to anyone

Alex

Zebra · 18-08-2008, 19:08

Chemical Guy's Wheel Gard for me.

Great shine and super durable.

Oggy · 18-08-2008, 19:49

How long will the jetseal last?

Baker21 · 19-08-2008, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oggy

How long will the jetseal last?

Ages..........you have to apply Jetseal in two coats for it to work to full effect...........

Mort · 28-08-2008, 19:00

Would it work to clean up the wheel, apply some Jetseal coats, and then a few coats of wax over the top? Or would you do the wax then the Jetseal? Just thinking if I got some of the Jetseal and then used up the PB sealant as well. Or would it hinder the Jetseal/make no difference?

(TBH I'm not too bothered about how clean and shiny the wheels 'look'. It's more to do with keeping them safe from the brake dust and making them slightly easier to clean. So layering products to get the best wet look and all that kinda stuff, that's beyond me, isn't really an issue. It's 100% durability I'm after.)

Baker21 · 29-08-2008, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mort

Would it work to clean up the wheel, apply some Jetseal coats, and then a few coats of wax over the top? Or would you do the wax then the Jetseal? Just thinking if I got some of the Jetseal and then used up the PB sealant as well. Or would it hinder the Jetseal/make no difference?

(TBH I'm not too bothered about how clean and shiny the wheels 'look'. It's more to do with keeping them safe from the brake dust and making them slightly easier to clean. So layering products to get the best wet look and all that kinda stuff, that's beyond me, isn't really an issue. It's 100% durability I'm after.)

Jetseal is applied in two coats to complete the 'seal' and once you have those two coats on you really don't need anything else as it's sooooooooo good!!

LG'S VRS · 29-08-2008, 09:34

Autoglym Super Resin Polish?

Has fine abrasive as well as fillers. Might hide/mask small imperfections.

Mort · 29-08-2008, 09:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baker21

Jetseal is applied in two coats to complete the 'seal' and once you have those two coats on you really don't need anything else as it's sooooooooo good!!

But the wax on top wouldn't have any negative effect? You know, cos I have half a tub sitting there and only own one car with wheels.

Baker21 · 29-08-2008, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mort

But the wax on top wouldn't have any negative effect? You know, cos I have half a tub sitting there and only own one car with wheels.

Depends what Wax your putting on top of it as some contains micro cleaners?

Mort · 29-08-2008, 10:49

Would just be the PB wheel stuff I have already. If it's gonna balls it up then I'll just chuck the pot or let someone I know take it off my hands.

12-08-2008, 11:49	#1
Mort Broom Broom! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Derby, England Posts: 1,440 Members Car: Fabia vRS (red '03) Thanks: 9 Thanked 47 Times in 45 Posts	Wheel sealant/wax Hey, I'm going to try and give my new wheels a good once over with some sealant/wax to keep them healthy considering how the old ones are looking after 4 years without much care. At the moment they're off the car with no tyres so I'm thinking it's an ideal opportunity. However... Will it be a problem when it comes to balancing new tyres? My place uses the 'sticky' weights, and I'm not sure if super-cleaning the wheels, then applying 3-4 coats of sealant will then be an issue with the sticking? Would it be better to get the tyres on and balanced and then do the sealant? __________________ Fabia v/RS, in Red. Green filter & Cupra Intake, TT brakes, Josh's Sumpguard, Jabba ARB, MOMO strut brace, Powdercoated alloys. KW v1's next...

12-08-2008, 11:53	#2
KTP eeeeeeeeevil. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 1,490 Members Car: Thanks: 27 Thanked 55 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Wheel sealant/wax it should be fine, will be no different that a sticker on waxed bodywork. once its on it wont budge __________________

12-08-2008, 12:08	#3
Mort Broom Broom! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Derby, England Posts: 1,440 Members Car: Fabia vRS (red '03) Thanks: 9 Thanked 47 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Wheel sealant/wax Cool, cheers. Just need to find a good quality sealant now __________________ Fabia v/RS, in Red. Green filter & Cupra Intake, TT brakes, Josh's Sumpguard, Jabba ARB, MOMO strut brace, Powdercoated alloys. KW v1's next...

13-08-2008, 08:32	#4
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 3,148 Members Car: Skoda Superb PD TDI 130 Comfort Thanks: 2 Thanked 102 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Wheel sealant/wax I would recommend CG Jetseal 109 for sealing wheels as I did this with mine before I put my tyres on not so long ago............ __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

13-08-2008, 09:33	#5
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Re: Wheel sealant/wax I'd honestly recommend Collinite 476S on alloy wheels, seems vastly more durable than the PB Wheel Sealant I've normally recommended. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

13-08-2008, 09:43	#7
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,318 Members Car: Passat Sport TDi Thanks: 206 Thanked 205 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Wheel sealant/wax I agree. I got some PD sealant after reading about it on here and wasn't impressed I just use collinite 915 at the moment, might give the Jetseal a go. __________________ '54 Passat PD130 Sport... 55mpg Octavia vRS WRC - Gone but not forgotten!

13-08-2008, 10:29	#8
Mort Broom Broom! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Derby, England Posts: 1,440 Members Car: Fabia vRS (red '03) Thanks: 9 Thanked 47 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Wheel sealant/wax I've already got some PB sealant so I'll probably use that up for now. So many choices __________________ Fabia v/RS, in Red. Green filter & Cupra Intake, TT brakes, Josh's Sumpguard, Jabba ARB, MOMO strut brace, Powdercoated alloys. KW v1's next...

13-08-2008, 10:35	#9
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Re: Wheel sealant/wax Nowt wrong with the PB sealant, its a joy to use, and the finish is great, but after about 3 weeks its gone __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

18-08-2008, 07:07	#10
ninja_alex Old Skool Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bucks Posts: 535 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Wheel sealant/wax Just done my ew wheels with Jetseal 109 after trawling forums and reviews for the best stuff

18-08-2008, 09:12	#12
richie The Stig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heading back to Planet Wibble Posts: 3,135 Members Car: octavia vrs Thanks: 133 Thanked 42 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Wheel sealant/wax Autoglym alloy wheel sealant seams okay. __________________ Please see my advert in Members Services. Yorkshire born, Yorkshire bred, strong in the arm, thick in the head

18-08-2008, 09:41	#13
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,760 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 372 Times in 360 Posts	Re: Wheel sealant/wax Another fan of 476 on wheels here. And other who wasn't overly impressed with PB Wheel Sealant. I've heard good things about Jetseal 109 as well, but as I already had Collinite sitting here, thought I'd give it a go. Have done two sets of wheels with it now and I'm impressed. Nice wheel water beading too, which is a bonus Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

18-08-2008, 10:11	#14
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,664 Members Car: Thanks: 118 Thanked 527 Times in 488 Posts	Re: Wheel sealant/wax Think I'll be taking klasse AIO then Colli 476 layer over it and see how that holds up when I get some time. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

18-08-2008, 10:22	#15
ninja_alex Old Skool Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bucks Posts: 535 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Wheel sealant/wax Yeah, finish with the Jetseal is awesome. Wheels look like mirror finish and water beads off them really well. Would recommend to anyone Alex

18-08-2008, 19:08	#17
Zebra Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 260 Members Car: Skoda Fabia 3 Thanks: 25 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Wheel sealant/wax Chemical Guy's Wheel Gard for me. Great shine and super durable.

18-08-2008, 19:49	#18
Oggy Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 201 Members Car: Octavia Vrs Images: 5 Thanks: 3 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Wheel sealant/wax How long will the jetseal last?

28-08-2008, 19:00	#20
Mort Broom Broom! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Derby, England Posts: 1,440 Members Car: Fabia vRS (red '03) Thanks: 9 Thanked 47 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Wheel sealant/wax Would it work to clean up the wheel, apply some Jetseal coats, and then a few coats of wax over the top? Or would you do the wax then the Jetseal? Just thinking if I got some of the Jetseal and then used up the PB sealant as well. Or would it hinder the Jetseal/make no difference? (TBH I'm not too bothered about how clean and shiny the wheels 'look'. It's more to do with keeping them safe from the brake dust and making them slightly easier to clean. So layering products to get the best wet look and all that kinda stuff, that's beyond me, isn't really an issue. It's 100% durability I'm after.) __________________ Fabia v/RS, in Red. Green filter & Cupra Intake, TT brakes, Josh's Sumpguard, Jabba ARB, MOMO strut brace, Powdercoated alloys. KW v1's next...

29-08-2008, 09:34	#22
LG'S VRS Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: East Ayrshire, Scotland Posts: 204 Members Car: Fabia VRS Thanks: 44 Thanked 29 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Wheel sealant/wax Autoglym Super Resin Polish? Has fine abrasive as well as fillers. Might hide/mask small imperfections.

29-08-2008, 10:49	#25
Mort Broom Broom! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Derby, England Posts: 1,440 Members Car: Fabia vRS (red '03) Thanks: 9 Thanked 47 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Wheel sealant/wax Would just be the PB wheel stuff I have already. If it's gonna balls it up then I'll just chuck the pot or let someone I know take it off my hands. __________________ Fabia v/RS, in Red. Green filter & Cupra Intake, TT brakes, Josh's Sumpguard, Jabba ARB, MOMO strut brace, Powdercoated alloys. KW v1's next...

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