Wheel Polish/Wax

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I'd like to get some suggestions and/or TBN member experiences regarding wheel wax for our cars, or any vehicle with chrome wheels. I have never used anything specific on the TBird, mainly because it is a "garage queen", does not get that dirty, and is washed often in season. But I would like to put somethhing on the wheels to protect them now that the car is nearly 7-1/2 years old. Also, I have a daily driver with chrome wheels that I want to protect as well. I'm particularly interested in something that will not only protect them, but maybe not be as susceptible to dirt build up, and would be a little easier to clean. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

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[mwhit]

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Skip,
Please see post
http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forum...ight=wheel+wax
on Wheel wax. It can be purchased at auto parts stores as well. I got mine at Advance Auto Parts. It works good but it is not a 8th wonder of the world product.
Hope that helps.

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Mike:

Thanks. Sounds like it has been a hit with TBN members. Checked on-line reviews too, which were very positive. I'm going toi give it a try. Thanks!

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[bronzebird]

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Skip:

One sure fire way to cut down on brake dust is to change to ceramic brake pads.

I changed to ceramics about 25,000 miles ago and instead of cleaning chrome wheels and whitewalls every other day I now do this about once a month.

Bronzebird

[PaBlkBrd]

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I have found that a sealent, not a wax, holds up better than a wax product on my Daytons. And yes, WheelWax is a sealent.

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Rick & Mike:

Thanks for the info. One of our local club members also suggested moving to ceramic brake pads. It sounds like a good alternative.

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[eboose7]

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I really like WheelWax products. I use WheelWax to keep my wheels crisp and bright. I also use their Extreme Black tire dressing on my tires. It has a matte finish that looks natural, not greasy. It also doesn't sling onto the painted surfaces of the car. In between applications of WheelWax, I use Meguiar's Quik Wheel Detailer to keep the wheels looking like new and free from brake dust.

[Ediron]

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When using cermic pads are the stock rotors OK or due you have to change them out ?

[bronzebird]

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When I installed my ceramic pads last year (front and rear) I had the stock rotors turned and have been using them ever since.

I now have 26,000 miles on the car since then (it is my daily driver) and I have never had a problem. I still have lots of pad left and an inspection of the rotors just last week shows them to be clean and even with no lines or grooves.

Bronzebird

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Thanks to you all. I bought WheelWax, and have only used on my other vehicle so far. The results look great. I'm anxious to see how it holds up under inclement weather circumstances.

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