Caring for polished wheels..

The place to pick up tips on bringing that showroom shine back to your E30.

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Jhonno
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Post Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:13 pm

As title.. How do you keep em shiney and non corroded?!
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Post Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:54 pm

Hello Jhonno. How old are they mate and what style are they?

If you've got a nearly knackered clay bar, or one that you have dropped, use it on the wheels and then seal them with this: http://www.seriousperformance.co.uk/Pro ... ew_23.html

Some of the cheapo spray on barriers do provide a protection against brake dust, but they can also be a magnet!
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Post Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:25 pm

Dan, Sealant will help to create a barrier between the dirt and the polished finish. I happen to have a pot so can give yours a couple of coats if you want?

Got a few bits of old clay too if you need some. :thumb:
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Post Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:51 pm

:D

dont have the wheels 4 a few weeks, but they are nice and fresh from a polish..
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Post Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:24 pm

Zaino Z-2 Pro or SwissVax Autobahn Wheel wax are both good products for this purpose - The latter was appiled to my style 5s and is still working 8 months later.

Cheers - Nick
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Post Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:18 pm

where from?! sounds good..
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Post Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:21 pm

Does the username not dive it away Dan, Nick is one of our traders.

Some very nice products on the site too, Think I'll be placing an order soon :lol:

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Post Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:23 pm

8O :o: :o:

Ok i should pay moe attention :P

Ive been distracted by the fact that even tho its not running the e30 is insured, ALL mods dec now :lol:
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