Advice needed - cleaning and sealing matte black alloys

[JFReturns]

Hi PH'ers,

I have a set of gorgeous, unmarked Team Dynamic 1.2s on my motor and I would like to keep them like that. However, they are matte black. Does this make any difference in terms of cleaning and sealing them?

The reason I ask is on other wheels I used a range of polishes to clean stubborn brake dust marks etc. I don't think this is a good idea on matte paint, am I right? Is it also okay to use clay bars?

Finally, is there any difference between wheel sealant and normal wax? In the past I've used my venerable tub of Natty's Paste Wax to seal my alloys, with good results.

Thanks in advance.

[7even]

As you say poorboys do great products the wheel sealant being just one of them, however anything you need to buff up is a no no on a matt finish, best would be a spray on sealant, supaguard do one but would imagine theres a few more out there.

[Jd27]

I'd do a search on detailing world forum, if someone on there doesn't know, no one will

[JFReturns]

Yeah I'll have to dig out my DW login, I just thought I would try the detailing section on PH but I guess it's a bit dead...

[Beau Technique]

No clay, tar remover or strong alkali cleaners. C quartz Iron X or Wolfs decon gel will be perfect for the cleaning. Permanon super matt will be great for the protection. There are other matt finish protectants out there but Permaonon add's zero gloss increase, is high temperature resilient and very simple to use.

[JulesB]

Proper wheel sealant will difer to a wax, waxes and sealants are both different plus a wheel sealant will be able to withstand much greater heat than a standard bodywork sealant