Which sealant is everyone using to keep their alloys nice and shiny. I have just purchased team dynamic pro race 3's in white (bellow) and don't think they will stay that colour for long.

I just use the wax i use on my paint - Collinite 476s

gtechniq c5 seems to be the best product by a considerable margin, in terms of durability and protection. Not a wax, it's some kind of crystalline chemical compound which creates a solid glass clear layer on top of the surface. You can pretty much just hose dirt and brake dust off. But its very expensive. Lasts for months though.

I use Poorboys wheel sealant on my Zeniths. Put 4 coats on them and nothing sticks to them now.

Poor boys for me too

I fancy trying a decent one. I put 2 coats of FK1000 on mine and noticed no different!

I used Fk1000p on mine and think it's brilliant, 3 coats and I just jet wash the dirt off . Good value for money too.

Seriously, look into the gtechniq stuff. I did a bunch of research because I was thinking about putting on some bbs rc 41s I've had for ages but the lips are polished. I knew I would never clean them after every drive and they would end up wrecked. This appears to be the only product a number of people felt would protect the rims over a duration of months rather than weeks.

I also have been using poorboys stuff, but I think I will give the g technique stuff a go for next summers wheels.

. . . . 3 days time they`ll look like this

I have an unused bottle of gtechnique, will see if I can dig it out. Will sell it for a little less than it costs new as I doubt I'll put the polished wheels on.

I have an unused bottle of gtechnique, will see if I can dig it out. Will sell it for a little less than it costs new as I doubt I'll put the polished wheels on.

I'll be interested depending how much I get on Friday

C5 is a wheels sealant and last for ages.

The only problem with C5 is prep work. People that have problems with it not working or not lasting the time is they skipped a stage in the prep work.

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/gtechniq/c5-alloy-wheel-armour.aspx?gclid=CMGln7Dl87MCFYXLtAodmGAAig

All the how to do's with the gtechniq brand can be found here...http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=212121

Hope this helps

How many alloys does one 15ml bottle do?

How many alloys does one 15ml bottle do?

Certainly a full set by all accounts, and then some. I think you literally just wipe a really thin layer over with a little swab.

Washed the car yesterday then drove to work and back (120 miles) today and this is how they look

Edited 30 November, 201213 yr by armstrong21490

looking at them i think a set ok black wheels with a bit of white detail would have been a better choice

but you now have to clean them

Edited 30 November, 201213 yr by bluecar1

They should be your summer wheels

Mine are coming off for winter to be resprayed. I cant keep up with them!