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Old 15 January 2004, 01:31 PM
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Hello Peeps.

Having to put my new 18s on at the weekend.
Does anyone know of a coating, or polish to put on them before use??

Paul
Old 15 January 2004, 04:18 PM
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About the only thing available seems to be good quality wax. I put a couple of coats on my '01 wheels (which are on a '98 car: ), and did the inside with the same, followed by Turtle Gloss guard.

They don't STAY clean, but are easy enough to GET clean again, if you see the difference.

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Old 15 January 2004, 04:21 PM
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I use professional Bees Wax- two or three coats during winter keeps the wheels from pitting etc and prevents the brake dust getting into the wheel coating.
Old 15 January 2004, 11:13 PM
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Thanks guys,
Will try both methods and see what happens!!

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Old 16 January 2004, 02:47 PM
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Paul

Easier method is to use Autoglym Gold. Very easy to apply - leave for 30 mins and wipe off. It has quite a high silcone content which makes it nice and slippery. It has worked well on my wheels and makes cleaning them a lot easier.

Chris
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