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JohnnyConvoluted · Sep 24th, 2005, 02:37 AM

As my new wheels have taken residence in my living room, I am thinking of fitting them this weekend. This will provide me with the three fold benefit of more pleasant conversations with Mrs. Convoluted, lighter wheels with Toyo Proxes 4s, and, I'll save my s-lite/runflat combo for the really nasty winter months. That said, the wheels are G-racing seki, hyper black. (I'm guessing painted w/ clearcoat.

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What is the best way to protect new wheels? I was considering a few coats of Mequiars(sp) NXT and calling it done, but wouldn't heat from the wheel just melt the wax off? The main goal is to make them as easy to clean as possible.

So, uhh, what's the best wax for wheels?

thx.

jonw440 · Sep 24th, 2005, 10:36 PM

I like to use a sealant like Klasse All In One then add Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze.

JohnnyConvoluted · Sep 25th, 2005, 12:16 AM

I have been cruising the Autotopia site. See a bunch of stuff that would be nice to have, and it looks like the Klasse fit the bill. It's good at keeping the brake dust from baking on? I may have to place an order.

btw: thx for the reply.

jonw440 · Sep 25th, 2005, 01:02 AM

If you apply the Klasse twins,(AIO and SG) Usually the brake dust can be washed off with regular car shampoo. That way you dont need a dedicated wheel cleaner!!

Oct 6th, 2005, 10:12 PM

lets c a pic of these wheels when they are fitted

Lee

Sep 24th, 2005, 02:37 AM	#1
JohnnyConvoluted This title is custom. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: D.O.R.D. NY, NY Local Time: 01:00 AM Posts: 6 Offline	New Wheels. Best way to treat before fitting. As my new wheels have taken residence in my living room, I am thinking of fitting them this weekend. This will provide me with the three fold benefit of more pleasant conversations with Mrs. Convoluted, lighter wheels with Toyo Proxes 4s, and, I'll save my s-lite/runflat combo for the really nasty winter months. That said, the wheels are G-racing seki, hyper black. (I'm guessing painted w/ clearcoat. ) What is the best way to protect new wheels? I was considering a few coats of Mequiars(sp) NXT and calling it done, but wouldn't heat from the wheel just melt the wax off? The main goal is to make them as easy to clean as possible. So, uhh, what's the best wax for wheels? thx.

Sep 24th, 2005, 10:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
jonw440 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Barre, MA Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 18 Offline	I like to use a sealant like Klasse All In One then add Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze. decocarcare. Last edited by jonw440 : Oct 31st, 2005 at 08:08 PM.

Sep 25th, 2005, 01:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
jonw440 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Barre, MA Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 18 Offline	If you apply the Klasse twins,(AIO and SG) Usually the brake dust can be washed off with regular car shampoo. That way you dont need a dedicated wheel cleaner!! decocarcare.

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Sep 25th, 2005, 12:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
JohnnyConvoluted This title is custom. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: D.O.R.D. NY, NY Local Time: 01:00 AM Posts: 6 Offline	I have been cruising the Autotopia site. See a bunch of stuff that would be nice to have, and it looks like the Klasse fit the bill. It's good at keeping the brake dust from baking on? I may have to place an order. btw: thx for the reply.

Oct 6th, 2005, 10:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
.Boyracer. Posts: n/a	lets c a pic of these wheels when they are fitted Lee

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