treatment for new alloy wheels

david75 · 23rd April 2014, 21:54

I have just bought some new alloys and wondered what folks might suggest for an initial protective treament while they are still nice and new. Seems like a good one-time opportunity while they are new and off the car and still without tyres. I've heard suggested just to use AutoGlym super resin polish (as for normal bodywork) and I've got some if this. But what else might be good/better? Thanks.

coolguy · 23rd April 2014, 22:50

Autoglym do an Alloy Wheel Sealer which I have used for a number of years. just spray on and wipe off. The resin polish might do the same job, but at £5.99 for a large can that will do 30 wheels I prefer to use the specific formula.

Jordan Apex · 24th April 2014, 06:07

A ceramic sealant would be best, it will be quite expensive but definitely worth while as it lasts about a year per application

Woof25 · 24th April 2014, 18:44

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Originally Posted by david75

I have just bought some new alloys and wondered what folks might suggest for an initial protective treament while they are still nice and new. Seems like a good one-time opportunity while they are new and off the car and still without tyres. I've heard suggested just to use AutoGlym super resin polish (as for normal bodywork) and I've got some if this. But what else might be good/better? Thanks.

Well David a sealent is good but. you know I have put my faith in alloygators to keep mine in tiptop condition

CimmaronG · 24th April 2014, 19:32

After a recent wheel refurb was told to use numerous sealant, some of which are expensive, but ended up using 'poorboys wheel sealant/polish.'

david75 · 26th April 2014, 20:10

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Originally Posted by coolguy

Autoglym do an Alloy Wheel Sealer which I have used for a number of years. just spray on and wipe off. .

Bought some today. I'll give it a go. Thanks.

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CimmaronG Gets stuck in Roverless at present :-( Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Walsall Posts: 964 Thanks: 305 Thanked 99 Times in 95 Posts	After a recent wheel refurb was told to use numerous sealant, some of which are expensive, but ended up using 'poorboys wheel sealant/polish.' __________________ My Rover 75 2.0CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Tourer Left the production line 08:07:14hrs on 01/07/2004 'Best to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it'

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coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,905 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	Autoglym do an Alloy Wheel Sealer which I have used for a number of years. just spray on and wipe off. The resin polish might do the same job, but at £5.99 for a large can that will do 30 wheels I prefer to use the specific formula.