Wheel Sealants

[j44nty]

I have been using furniture polish on alloys for years long before any rim wax was out. Cheap and cheerful and does the job

I am the same. Does a great job right up there with cleaning your windows with newspaper eh jim

 

[jimcupra]

Only way to clean them properly, my mum done it that way for years her windows were sparkling. Don't forget the vinegar

I am the same. Does a great job right up there with cleaning your windows with newspaper eh jim

 

[BBSBOY]

I don't rate it, was really disappointed with mine.

Id agree, love the rest of the gtechniq range, but wasn't impressed with C5

 

[Neil_M]

I don't rate it, was really disappointed with mine.

Likewise here... The advantage being it's fairly easily applied and removed. But I've never found the durability is as good as they say.

 

[Gibbo]

Looking into it, coatings seem to be the way forward, anyone used this?

Gyeon Q2 Rim | Advanced Quartz Wheel Coating - Clean Your Car

I use this on a regualr basis and rate it very highly, getting great durability from it

 

[Gibbo]

I've read several times that C5 is C1 in a different bottle?? Would tell me it isnt a dedicated wheel sealant, does get great reviews though

 

[Boydie]

I use this on a regualr basis and rate it very highly, getting great durability from it

Hoping to apply it this weekend, is there a cure time for the sealant? How did you apply it?

 

[Gibbo]

Hoping to apply it this weekend, is there a cure time for the sealant? How did you apply it?

Usual wheel cleaning, Decon etc. Wipedown with Gyeon prep or IPA. Use applicator suedes I put about 10 drops on the suede and apply it quite heavily usually takes two goes to get whole wheel covered, leave no longer than 5 minutes before buffing. Apply second coat after an hour. Takes 24 hrs to cure or 4 using infrared heater. Takes about a week to fully harden so no chemicals in this space

 

[Boydie]

@Gibbo thanks - means I can get them on on sunday

 

[Gibbo]

@Gibbo thanks - means I can get them on on sunday

Remember to take the pipet out when finished as well, it will harden in it and won't work after.

 

[Turks]

@ruairi83 if you still have the sealant i would take it off your hands at that price lol.

 

[Ruairi83]

@ruairi83 if you still have the sealant i would take it off your hands at that price lol.

Will check garage tomorrow and let you know bud

 

[ciarandeery1]

I've a brand new poorboys wheel sealant in garage if anyone wants it for free. Collection only - Derry

Can I take you up on that offer?

 

[Ruairi83]

Can I take you up on that offer?

Sorry @Turks messaged above.

 

[Ruairi83]

@Turks

Have it here in the house if you want to collect. Send me text to arrange when to collect 077three9three4044nine

 

[ciarandeery1]

No probs thanks anyway

 

[Turks]

Thanks to @ruairi83 for the wheel sealant it was good to meet you.

 

[Ruairi83]

Thanks to @ruairi83 for the wheel sealant it was good to meet you.

You to bud.

 

[bigcatman]

I bought new alloys for my van and applied 5 coats of poor boys on the wheels before the wheels were fitted and although cleaning them at least once a week I am disappointed that they have started to discolour . I had always before used Autoglem alloy wheel sealer which I found very good but apparently its no longer available . Any thoughts ??

 

[Big Pimp]

Gyeon Q2 Rim

 

[Boydie]

Just bought the above and applied to my new wheels - finish looks great and will be the cars first wash with the wheels on so will see how easily the dirt comes off!

 

[bigcatman]

@ Big Pimp who makes it and any idea of cost ?

 

[Big Pimp]

@ Big Pimp who makes it and any idea of cost ?

Gyeon Q2 Rim | Advanced Quartz Wheel Coating - Clean Your Car

 

[bigcatman]

Cheers I'll give it a go

 

[Topmark]

BBS's CH's - just a regular finish, i.e NOT chrome or anything out of the ordinary.

Will have a closer look at some of the products mentioned above, but can someone explain to a complete novice with wheels and sealant... how do you actually go about applying it? What's the best process and what do you use?

Thanks