Waxing Wheels

[mis3]

2 years ago I had 2 of my winter wheels (MB polished silver) repainted. After they returned the wheels, I waxed them after only a few days using NXT. I used these wheels for that winter and after the winter, they were all pitted. I contacted the guy and they repainted them for me. Again, I waxed them after a few days and again, they were pitted after one winter use.

Now, I learned from this forum that for new paint, I should not wax for 90 days so the paint can "breath". Does this apply to wheels as well? Can this be the reason for the pitting?

[xantonin]

Re: Waxing Wheels

I think so.

I did the same to my car and I've got a few areas that look "bubble-y".. I think that's from waxing after it was repainted.

[Alex C.]

Re: Waxing Wheels

Road salt comes to mind.

[mis3]

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But my front wheels are OK. I do take good care of my car and I wash it very often, even in the winter months.

Forgot to say, the guy was kind enough to re-paint them for me again. This time I will wait 90 days to wax.

[Maserati Mario]

Re: Waxing Wheels

You can use a pure polish if you want
Also 30 days should be enough time, but patients is a virtue.
I would think the pitting is from the road, aerodynamics might be a factor for the back getting more than the front.

[Eddie6th]

Re: Waxing Wheels

Hi mis3,really you should only polish the inside rims.With the heat involved, the dust gets stuck in, and wax makes things worse.There are special waxes for this purpose,though.I can't tell you how they perform,as i've never tried them.

When you say 'painted',do you mean powder coated. Powder coating is tougher than paint,and is better for wheels.More so on the inside rim.It probably wouldn't be any more expensive than getting them painted at a body shop.Probably cheaper.

[Maserati Mario]

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I use 135 with great results!
I put it everything painted or metal

[mis3]

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When you say 'painted',do you mean powder coated. Powder coating is tougher than paint,and is better for wheels.More so on the inside rim.It probably wouldn't be any more expensive than getting them painted at a body shop.Probably cheaper.

I don"t think any power coating. They just repaired the curb rashes, painted the wheels and applied clear coat.

For regular wheels, they can do this on site. These winter wheels are polished, so they had to bring them back to their shop.

[Eddie6th]

Re: Waxing Wheels

Hi mis3. If it's just a bit of touching up on the face of the wheel then that's fine.(kerbing).

If you ever do get them powder coated,it's best to locate someone who does auto's.Some of the best guys are the ones that do motorbikes.They do a lot of powder coating.The reason I mention this is because I've seen wheels crack,because they were not 'baked' properly in the oven.You don't want to have something like that happen when your on the highway!

eddie.