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MAZDA6charcoalgray · 09-20-2008, 07:38 AM

When getting a new set of wheels what is one of the best ways to protect them? I dont want to use a harsh wheel cleaner, so I have read that is not needed to abuse the wheel. Mabe a wax or some kinda protectant coating, or cleaner before they are ever used. Just would like to do a little something before I put them on the 6. I think its aluminum wheels with machined lip.

jd42 · 09-20-2008, 09:23 AM

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When getting a new set of wheels what is one of the best ways to protect them? I dont want to use a harsh wheel cleaner, so I have read that is not needed to abuse the wheel. Mabe a wax or some kinda protectant coating, or cleaner before they are ever used. Just would like to do a little something before I put them on the 6. I think its aluminum wheels with machined lip.[/b]

I can highly recommend waxing the wheels. This makes cleaning the brake dust and road tar easier, and helps keep the nasty stuff from etching into the paint.

MAZDA6charcoalgray · 09-20-2008, 10:40 PM

any recomendations on a certin wheel wax or brand?

RacerRik · 09-20-2008, 10:46 PM

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any recomendations on a certin wheel wax or brand?[/b]

+1 on waxing. Just use a good car wax, the same thing you use on the painted part of the car. The wheels are painted after all.

ka-boom · 09-21-2008, 08:31 AM

Also, look into ceramic brake pads if you dont already have them. They will cut down on the brake dust.

Simply Green seems to be a popular solvent for cleaning. Non-toxic, and works well.

TNM6i · 09-21-2008, 09:24 AM

There is a specific product for wheels called Wheel Wax. Some parts store carry it, but it can also be found online. Regular car wax works good, but if it's carnauba-based, the high heat from the brakes will shorten its life span. Carnauba has a low melting temperature and probably won't last over 3 weeks due to the high heat the wheels see. The Wheel Wax is specifically formulated for higher heat and should last longer. Also, any car "Sealant" should work well. They are polymer/acrylic-based and can take the higher temps.

Drizz-OH · 09-21-2008, 07:43 PM

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When getting a new set of wheels what is one of the best ways to protect them?[/b]

Don't scrape them on curbs...

MAZDA6charcoalgray · 09-22-2008, 07:45 AM

oh man I know, if i do curb it im gonna shit my pants and curse myself. But ive been pretty good about not curbing it, only done it once. I take a look and see about a wheel wax, thanks everyone for the replys.

teleopti · 09-27-2008, 10:46 AM

+1 to wheel curb

Scott P · 10-01-2008, 09:50 AM

Poorboy's Wheel Sealant works very well to protect the wheels. A Google search will find a distributor that carries it. Use your regular car wash solution to wash the wheels after that.

09-21-2008, 08:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
ka-boom Track Racer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 175 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Also, look into ceramic brake pads if you dont already have them. They will cut down on the brake dust. Simply Green seems to be a popular solvent for cleaning. Non-toxic, and works well. __________________ The early worm gets eaten by the bird.

09-21-2008, 09:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
TNM6i Rally Racer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashvegas Posts: 1,172 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	There is a specific product for wheels called Wheel Wax. Some parts store carry it, but it can also be found online. Regular car wax works good, but if it's carnauba-based, the high heat from the brakes will shorten its life span. Carnauba has a low melting temperature and probably won't last over 3 weeks due to the high heat the wheels see. The Wheel Wax is specifically formulated for higher heat and should last longer. Also, any car "Sealant" should work well. They are polymer/acrylic-based and can take the higher temps. __________________ <span style="font-family:Tahoma">2006 6i Grand Sport \| Glacier Silver Metallic Smoked LED Rear Reflectors \| Smoked LED Sidemarkers \| LED Lighting \| CX-7 Antenna \| Airbox Mod \| 17" Enkei RP03s Future Plans: Window Tint \| Painted Calipers/Hubs \| Racing Beat Axle-Back Exhaust</span>

10-01-2008, 09:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
Scott P Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 408 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Poorboy's Wheel Sealant works very well to protect the wheels. A Google search will find a distributor that carries it. Use your regular car wash solution to wash the wheels after that. __________________ 2006 MS6 Grand Touring - Titanium Gray Metallic 2008 CX-9 Grand Touring - Stormy Blue Metallic

09-20-2008, 07:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
MAZDA6charcoalgray Drivers License Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 94 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	When getting a new set of wheels what is one of the best ways to protect them? I dont want to use a harsh wheel cleaner, so I have read that is not needed to abuse the wheel. Mabe a wax or some kinda protectant coating, or cleaner before they are ever used. Just would like to do a little something before I put them on the 6. I think its aluminum wheels with machined lip.

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09-20-2008, 10:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
MAZDA6charcoalgray Drivers License Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 94 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	any recomendations on a certin wheel wax or brand?

09-22-2008, 07:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
MAZDA6charcoalgray Drivers License Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 94 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	oh man I know, if i do curb it im gonna shit my pants and curse myself. But ive been pretty good about not curbing it, only done it once. I take a look and see about a wheel wax, thanks everyone for the replys.

09-27-2008, 10:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
teleopti Learners License Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 to wheel curb