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08-11-2013, 11:22 PM | #1 |
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Looking for something to protect the wheels
I took the wheels off the car and cleaned them from the inside. It is not a job I want to be doing each week. I put some cleaner/wax on but I don't expect it will last long.
Do they make anything for a wax or sealant that can stand up to spray on wheel cleaners? Last edited by White 13; 09-10-2013 at 10:27 PM.. |
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I have Opti coat on my paint and its holding up well. As soon as I get a chance I want to put OptiCoat on my wheels too. |
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Here's how it's supposed to work. You give the wheels a full cleaning and prep it properly for opti coat. Once the wheels are finished all you will need is soap and water with some various brushes to keep your wheels clean. No need for any type of wheel cleaners at this point. Brake dust and tar will settle on the wheels but when they are properly sealed it will make your life much easier in the cleaning process. Depending on how dirty you let your rims get, the dirt will come right off with a nice stream of the pressure washer
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08-12-2013, 09:33 AM | #7 |
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Yes sir, I used opticoat 2.0 on a new set of zcp. I use my electric pressure washer to clean them. I dont have to touch them with a brush.
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Any opinion on rejex. I've used it to help keep rubber marks from being so bad on my e46. Was planning on using on my stoptech calipers so clean up is easier after track days also.
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i had rejex on my wheels and it lasted for a good amount of time but honestly these new sealants have far more advanced properties in them. if i thought rejex was good then most likely opti coat would blow my mind
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I have a ton of sealants sitting around because I keep buying the newest thing and not finishing what I have.
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How often does opticoat need to be reapplied?
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i can't remember what they claim for durability but you should easily see 1-2 years. There was a test I saw on another site where opticoat was still intact with great beading and sheeting after 1.5 years and the owner only did washes with dawn and never added any spray wax or quick detailer to the paint.
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I've been using UPGP on wheels due to the ease of application. Works well and lasts about 3 months of daily driving. I'd give opticoat a year at most. We applied Opticoat to a friend's car which is parked outside and washed once every 6 months or so. Still looks good after a year. Looking forward to see how long it lasts.
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08-18-2013, 09:45 PM | #17 |
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Guys.... There are two versions of Option Coat. There is 2.0 and Pro. The Pro is definitely more durable and has more benefits all around.
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The Pro is supposedly thicker and doesn't need as much time to cure. That also implies a thicker coating may be actually applied to your paint/wheels, but I'm sure there's a bunch of variables. |
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