wax on rims?

[mytyace]

can you wax factory rims and if so what would be the best wax to use.

[Murr1525]

Re: wax on rims?

Can you, yes. Probably Ult. Wax would be the most durable option.

I would tend to recomend the Brake Dust Barrier instead though, at least if your goal is easier cleaning.

[davey g-force]

Re: wax on rims?

Yeah, I was going to say UW as well.

Some companies make dedicated wheel waxes too, but I think they are a gimmick.

[The Guz]

Re: wax on rims?

Can you, yes. Probably Ult. Wax would be the most durable option.

I would tend to recomend the Brake Dust Barrier instead though, at least if your goal is easier cleaning.

I'm in agreement. Another thing you can do is using ultimate quik wax every other wash to keep the wheels waxed.

Yeah, I was going to say UW as well.

Some companies make dedicated wheel waxes too, but I think they are a gimmick.

I agree as well. Wheel waxes in my opinion last just as long as a regular wax. If you want something very durable then look into a coating.

[drum1026]

Re: wax on rims?

This is probably a rediculous question but can brake dust barrier be applied to rotors? I apologize for sounding totally clueless lol!

[BillyJack]

Re: wax on rims?

Don't do it! Without going too deep in tech, there's a microscopic transfer of material that takes place during the initial bedding process between a new rotor and brake pads. While a bit of overspray that would occur when applying BDB to wheels won't hurt anything, an excess of a foreign substance deliberately applied to a rotor will compromise the braking efficiency.

Bill

[BillE]

Re: wax on rims?

What Bill ^^ said!!!

Bill

[wifpd4]

Re: wax on rims?

Just purchased some wheel wax from a different manufacturer than Meguiar's, but used it on one car and I won't see that car again for a couple of weeks. So unable to comment on longevity of the product. The label indicates some differences from "regular" wax, but have not read MSDS to see what it says. I want to try it on one of our cars, if it ever stops raining.

Brake Dust Barrier is a very nice product. Goes on clear and lasts for quite awhile. If you want to make a job of it, remove the wheels (carefully and with the appropriate safety precautions) and spray the inner barrels of the rims with BDB. Makes the future removal of brake dust so much easier.

I would never consider disagreeing with one Bill, but when the two Bills say it's so, you can count on it with 100% authority. Don't purposely spray BDB on rotors. Any minor overspray will be removed by heat and friction when the brakes are applied.