Waxing Wheels

[mis3]

I tried M21-1.0, NXT-2.0, Clean Wax on wheels and I found they don't last too long.

My MB has a lot of brake dusts especially in the front. I wipe them once in a while between washings and I found that the wheels do not have the smoothness like the other painted surfaces.

Is there anything I should try?

[Maserati Mario]

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M135
I use it on all of my details and the dust wipes right off
I did a write up on my Benz
Clear Coated Rims, Polished!

[john m.]

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Got to love how easy life can be with a coat of protection on the wheels! Are you using a chemical cleaner when washing them? If so that may be cause for it not lasting as long, soap and water should be fine after a wax. Another thing to try would be a brand called wheel wax, I just got some and really like it.

[Megafast13]

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Some Companies do make designated wheel waxes, but a standard Meguiars Wax Works great. It most likely isn't lasting long because you are using very harsh, strong cleaners on the wheels to clean them. When regularly washing the car, just use standard car soap and a wheel brush. Only use a strong designated wheel cleaner when needed.

For removing dust between washes, I highly recommend Meguiars Quik Wheel Detailer, then coat them with Ultimate Quik Wax (Either product can be used on any wheel type)

[Andrew C.]

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Next time before you go ahead an apply a coat of wax to the wheels, Clay them first. This will help the wax to bond to the wheel better and thus provide better protection.

You are still going to have to wipe off dust in the end though.

[markee]

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You can't use paint wax on wheels. When you drive, wheels get very hot because of the heat transfer from brake. Hi amount of heat from wheel can break down the paint wax. This is why you need to use wheel wax because wheel wax is resistant to hi heat.

[mis3]

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You can't use paint wax on wheels. When you drive, wheels get very hot because of the heat transfer from brake. Hi amount of heat from wheel can break down the paint wax. This is why you need to use wheel wax because wheel wax is resistant to hi heat.

This is what I thought but in a hot sunny day, the other horizontal surfaces (hood, etc) can reach a high temperature as well.

BTW, I do not wash harsh soap for the wheels, either NXT or GC car washed.

[3Fitty]

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You can't use paint wax on wheels. When you drive, wheels get very hot because of the heat transfer from brake. Hi amount of heat from wheel can break down the paint wax. This is why you need to use wheel wax because wheel wax is resistant to hi heat.

The temperature of car paint (especially dark) can easily exceed that of the wheels.

Having said that... if you have terrible brake dust (like I did on my ride) the ONLY fix was changing to a ceramic (low dust) pad. Nothing, and I mean (NXT, M21, Poorboy's wheel sealant etc...)did a thing to improve the situation.

[J. A. Michaels]

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Hey 3, didn't you do a test with a wheel wax? You were not very happy with the results, if I remember correctly.

I just give them a coat of whatever paint wax I can grab. Currently, I am using the original version of #21. I know it does not last long, but when you are done with a detail and the rims are waxed. It just seems that you did a complete detail.

[3Fitty]

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Hey 3, didn't you do a test with a wheel wax? You were not very happy with the results, if I remember correctly.

I just give them a coat of whatever paint wax I can grab. Currently, I am using the original version of #21. I know it does not last long, but when you are done with a detail and the rims are waxed. It just seems that you did a complete detail.

J.A.

I agree completely and yes I did do a test between Poorboy's Wheel Sealant and NXT 2.0. NXT was definitely better but neither were great.

I also just waxed my rims in the IS yesterday because (like you say) it seems like a complete detail when doing so.

[C30-Mike]

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A bit off topic. Next time you change out your brake pads switch to ceramic pads. The OEM pads are known for massive dusting.
NXT 2.0 is a good wax to use.

[mis3]

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Hey 3, didn't you do a test with a wheel wax? You were not very happy with the results, if I remember correctly.

I still have the Wheel Wax and I found it's almost the same as regular wax.

A bit off topic. Next time you change out your brake pads switch to ceramic pads. The OEM pads are known for massive dusting.

I do all my maintenance works in the dealershop and they only use OE parts. Besides the brake dusts, Mercedes OE pads are actually good, good parking power and last very long. Not sure how compatible are these ceramic pads.