UQW on Wheels

[mis3]

How does UQW react with heat?
Want to know if I am wasting product if I apply it on wheels.

[Jossy92]

Re: UQW on Wheels

I have been using it for about 6 months and the wheels cleanup much more easily. Haven't compared it to anything else though.....which makes this reply pretty meaningless.

[gtrspeed]

Re: UQW on Wheels

I seal my wheels monthly, usually with Cleaner Wax, and wipe them down with UQW after every wash in between, just like I do with my paint. Brake dust clean-up is quite easy - I never have to use anything stronger than car soap and water, and even UQD wipedowns between washes are quick and painless.

[Bjkearns]

Re: UQW on Wheels

If you are burning through alot of UQW it may be time to start thinking gallon size

UQW=Synthetic X-press spray wax
$10ish vs $25ish
16oz? vs 128oz

And yes I typically use last touch to clean my wheels and when drying spray on spray wax

[Mark58]

Re: UQW on Wheels

I use Colonite 845 and it lasts for months even in hot summer.

[Tuck91]

Re: UQW on Wheels

Was using Cleaner Wax for a while but lately ones in good condition are treated with Opti Seal

[Michael Stoops]

Re: UQW on Wheels

We've actually gotten several reports of wheels treated with UQW being very easy to clean up when wash time came around. We haven't done any specific testing on this but the number of extremely favorable feedbacks is highly encouraging to say the least. If you already have some UQW on hand, we'd suggest you test it out yourself - indications are that you'll like the result.

[Jossy92]

Re: UQW on Wheels

If you are burning through alot of UQW....

Shouldn't be a problem as only the thinnest coat is required.
When sprayed on a clean wet wheel, the water falls off. Very little rubbing, just enough to spread around and then very lightly buff. Like regular wax not polish.
By I like the "Synthetic" and have a gallon as you suggest.

[mis3]

Re: UQW on Wheels

Actually, I wax my wheels, along with my car, in regular basis. So, the wheels are very easy to clean, with or without UQW.

I waxed my car with 2 coats of #16 a week ago. I washed my car yesterday with UWW and I was wondering if I should apply UQW to the wheels, Maybe UQW will be broken down right away because of the heat then I will wasting product !

BTW. Even with UWW, I like to follow it with UQW to boost the shine of the car.

[Jossy92]

Re: UQW on Wheels

I only use UQW on wheels of Daily Drivers. In terms of ease of cleaning the wheels, heat doesn't seem to be an issue (at least when I do a friend's BMW every 2-3 weeks and lots of brake dust.) I am really happy with it. But as I mentioned before haven't tried anything else.

[Buck91]

Re: UQW on Wheels

I've been using NXT2.0 on my wheels on both the 96 and the 2012 since last summer. Seems to last a while judging by how long I can get them sparkly-clean with just a split hair brush and my car wash water

[Jossy92]

Re: UQW on Wheels

Sounds like an interesting idea.

I've also considered experimenting myself [Ult.Prot.], but, noticed that not too many experienced detailer do so.

I am wondering if products meant to seal and sit on the surface might make tires look good, but, keep the UV inhibitors in the tires from migrating to the surface and doing their thing (?)

[I read here that the "brown" you see on the tires is not dirt but "inhibitors " actually in the "rubber". OK to clean/condition, but seal..........???]

Be interesting to see what long time forum members here think.

[Jossy92]

Re: UQW on Wheels

.....might make tires look good, but...

It's was a pleasure sharing this "senior moment".... I Just substituted "tires" for "wheels" and ran with it.
Mind is the second thing to go.

[ajb39oh]

I too have used UQW on wheels with good results.

[jfelbab]

Re: UQW on Wheels

I pull my wheels off the car once year and polish and apply M21, (ULW this year), During the rest of the year, I use Meg's Quik Wheel Detailer to keep them shiny and slick. IME, QWD is noticeably slicker than any of their sealants. It likely is not as durable but I use it weekly so I don't need long lasting protection and I already have a coat of sealant on the wheels anyway.