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04-08-2008, 05:22 PM
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1995 540i (E34) V8
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Just N of Toronto
Posts: 108
Car: 2003 530i (E39)
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Protectant for wheels????
I've got a nice set of M5 Style 66 wheels for my chariot and I'm itchin' to get them on.
If I get them all nicely cleaned up (BMW Wheel Cleaner) is there a wax or polish that would protect them and help keep the brake dirt off? (or at least make it easier to wash the dirt off?)
Thanks Dan
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04-08-2008, 09:59 PM
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Pro Mobile Detailing
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Location: GTA
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To protect wheels and shield them from brake dust, I use Klasse AIO. Don't waste money on Wheel Wax or anything like that. Just apply and remove like you would if it were your hood.
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04-08-2008, 11:55 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: toronto
Posts: 93
Car: 2000 323CI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HoldenC
To protect wheels and shield them from brake dust, I use Klasse AIO. Don't waste money on Wheel Wax or anything like that. Just apply and remove like you would if it were your hood.
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where can I find the Klasse AIO in GTA? my silver rims turn to metallic gray a week after I wash them 
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04-08-2008, 11:57 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Mississauga
Posts: 464
Car: 330i
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can i use normal wax?
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04-09-2008, 12:28 PM
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5erholic
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North York
Posts: 1,355
Car: 1980 528i (E12)
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You can use any wax you would normally use on your clearcoat.
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04-09-2008, 06:42 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Toronto
Posts: 21,142
Car: Gamitemobile
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eshine.ca sells klasse. They're pretty quick shipping too. Better to use a synthetic than a carnuba wax, as it will last longer.
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04-09-2008, 08:18 PM
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Pro Mobile Detailing
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: GTA
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Car: '02 BMW 330xi
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Quote:
Originally Posted by terrence330
can i use normal wax?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ///Maluco
You can use any wax you would normally use on your clearcoat.
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Originally Posted by Gamite
eshine.ca sells klasse. They're pretty quick shipping too. Better to use a synthetic than a carnuba wax, as it will last longer.
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I have to say that I am very impressed by the level of detailing knowledge expressed here. It actually makes me proud. 
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04-09-2008, 09:39 PM
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Nateorious C.A.G
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Megacity
Posts: 2,210
Car: BMW '98 M3
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is there anything i can just buy at crappy tire?
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04-09-2008, 09:53 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DrTy E30
is there anything i can just buy at crappy tire?
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eshine.ca has great customer service and the best prices north of the border (and south of the border, too). You can't go wrong.
If you insist on crappy tire, Meguiars NXT can be had. It is half the quality of Klasse, however. If that, even.
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04-09-2008, 09:59 PM
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Nateorious C.A.G
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Megacity
Posts: 2,210
Car: BMW '98 M3
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Klasse sounds good... so i can use it on my paint and rims right?
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'88 E30 325i 2.7 stroker sold
'95 E36 318i sold
'94 E36 325ic Cabriolet SOLD
'87 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II sold
'96 E36 328i Cabriolet - sold
'98 E36 M3 Cabriolet -
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04-09-2008, 10:39 PM
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Pro Mobile Detailing
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DrTy E30
Klasse sounds good... so i can use it on my paint and rims right?
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Rims are usually painted so you may treat them the same as the rest of the vehicle.
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04-10-2008, 12:30 AM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: T·O·R·O·N·T·O
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Car: 09 STi :: E39 540
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Wax is good. Every other day cleaning is good too. Just grab a bottle of quick detailer or wax-as-you-dry type spray... give the wheels a spritz... then wipe em down. Win-win.
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04-10-2008, 02:23 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Mississauga
Posts: 464
Car: 330i
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I use harley davidson S100 wax to wax my cars normally..
I guess I will try that on my OZ rims
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04-15-2008, 09:21 AM
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BMW Individual
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Toronto
Posts: 2,816
Car: 540
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What if you have a polished lip? What can you use to protect it/make it easier to clean. i have been using the mothers metal polish to clean them once they get dirty but it takes a lot of elbow grease.
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04-17-2008, 05:33 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sauga
Posts: 362
Car: 335i Coupe
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul540/m3
What if you have a polished lip? What can you use to protect it/make it easier to clean. i have been using the mothers metal polish to clean them once they get dirty but it takes a lot of elbow grease.
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I was about to ask the same thing. I've also got some dirt from the brakes that wont come off with a normal rim cleaner, what should i use to clean this off?
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