Armorall Wheel shield
Discussion
Picked up a can of this stuff after reading about it in US forums. It seems to work very well as a brake dust barrier -seems the brake dust is properly repelled and doesn't want to stick to the wheel. I've tried other nanotreatements before and whilst they do make cleaning easier, they don't seem to keep the dust off like this stuff.
The yanks do seem to rave about it
I've been using this stuff for a few years
http://www.collinite.com/automotive-wax/insulator-...
Not found anything better
My wheels had it on from new and have done 9k miles so far.
Came back from a recent 4.5k 2 week trip and the wheels came back up to as new with a quick "no rinse" wash
I redo it once a year but I doubt I need to.
I've been using this stuff for a few years
http://www.collinite.com/automotive-wax/insulator-...
Not found anything better
My wheels had it on from new and have done 9k miles so far.
Came back from a recent 4.5k 2 week trip and the wheels came back up to as new with a quick "no rinse" wash
I redo it once a year but I doubt I need to.
mikey k said:
The yanks do seem to rave about it
I've been using this stuff for a few years
http://www.collinite.com/automotive-wax/insulator-...
Not found anything better
My wheels had it on from new and have done 9k miles so far.
Came back from a recent 4.5k 2 week trip and the wheels came back up to as new with a quick "no rinse" wash
I redo it once a year but I doubt I need to.
Have you got the 10 spoke graphite wheels?I've been using this stuff for a few years
http://www.collinite.com/automotive-wax/insulator-...
Not found anything better
My wheels had it on from new and have done 9k miles so far.
Came back from a recent 4.5k 2 week trip and the wheels came back up to as new with a quick "no rinse" wash
I redo it once a year but I doubt I need to.
I've got them on mine and to prevent the brake dust staining them i'm considering a solution. Would this work?
I use the Michelin brake dust repellent and it is excellent. I was unaware we could get armorall in the UK as it is meant to be even better.
Mikey I used it only on my V8V wheels and went around Europe with no wheel cleaning and they were basically still clean after the whole journey. Brilliant stuff.
Mikey I used it only on my V8V wheels and went around Europe with no wheel cleaning and they were basically still clean after the whole journey. Brilliant stuff.
mikey k said:
The yanks do seem to rave about it
I've been using this stuff for a few years
http://www.collinite.com/automotive-wax/insulator-...
Not found anything better
My wheels had it on from new and have done 9k miles so far.
Came back from a recent 4.5k 2 week trip and the wheels came back up to as new with a quick "no rinse" wash
I redo it once a year but I doubt I need to.
I've had similar results from Swissvax Autobahn.I've been using this stuff for a few years
http://www.collinite.com/automotive-wax/insulator-...
Not found anything better
My wheels had it on from new and have done 9k miles so far.
Came back from a recent 4.5k 2 week trip and the wheels came back up to as new with a quick "no rinse" wash
I redo it once a year but I doubt I need to.
johng39 said:
I use the Michelin brake dust repellent and it is excellent. I was unaware we could get armorall in the UK as it is meant to be even better.
Mikey I used it only on my V8V wheels and went around Europe with no wheel cleaning and they were basically still clean after the whole journey. Brilliant stuff.
Halfords sell it.Mikey I used it only on my V8V wheels and went around Europe with no wheel cleaning and they were basically still clean after the whole journey. Brilliant stuff.
johng39 said:
I use the Michelin brake dust repellent and it is excellent. I was unaware we could get armorall in the UK as it is meant to be even better.
Mikey I used it only on my V8V wheels and went around Europe with no wheel cleaning and they were basically still clean after the whole journey. Brilliant stuff.
I had Amorall provided with my welly boots as a protectant for the rubber. After many years they look good as new. Didn't know I could use it on my wheels. A weekend project methinks Mikey I used it only on my V8V wheels and went around Europe with no wheel cleaning and they were basically still clean after the whole journey. Brilliant stuff.
sukh_m said:
mikey k said:
The yanks do seem to rave about it
I've been using this stuff for a few years
http://www.collinite.com/automotive-wax/insulator-...
Not found anything better
My wheels had it on from new and have done 9k miles so far.
Came back from a recent 4.5k 2 week trip and the wheels came back up to as new with a quick "no rinse" wash
I redo it once a year but I doubt I need to.
Have you got the 10 spoke graphite wheels?I've been using this stuff for a few years
http://www.collinite.com/automotive-wax/insulator-...
Not found anything better
My wheels had it on from new and have done 9k miles so far.
Came back from a recent 4.5k 2 week trip and the wheels came back up to as new with a quick "no rinse" wash
I redo it once a year but I doubt I need to.
I've got them on mine and to prevent the brake dust staining them i'm considering a solution. Would this work?
After the first application (3 coats)
Vantage S Collection 041 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Couple of thousand miles of dirty!
French Loop 896_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
All that washed off with a soapy wheel brush and cloth with no stains
mikey k said:
I do and it does!
After the first application (3 coats)
Vantage S Collection 041 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Couple of thousand miles of dirty!
French Loop 896_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
All that washed off with a soapy wheel brush and cloth with no stains
Did you remove the wheels?After the first application (3 coats)
Vantage S Collection 041 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Couple of thousand miles of dirty!
French Loop 896_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
All that washed off with a soapy wheel brush and cloth with no stains
I have used this wheel shield.
Cracking Stuff.
I put together a little home test on the DW web site.
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.p...
Does a good job for the price.
Cracking Stuff.
I put together a little home test on the DW web site.
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.p...
Does a good job for the price.
mikey k said:
The yanks do seem to rave about it
I've been using this stuff for a few years
http://www.collinite.com/automotive-wax/insulator-...
Not found anything better
My wheels had it on from new and have done 9k miles so far.
Came back from a recent 4.5k 2 week trip and the wheels came back up to as new with a quick "no rinse" wash
I redo it once a year but I doubt I need to.
Hi mikey,I've been using this stuff for a few years
http://www.collinite.com/automotive-wax/insulator-...
Not found anything better
My wheels had it on from new and have done 9k miles so far.
Came back from a recent 4.5k 2 week trip and the wheels came back up to as new with a quick "no rinse" wash
I redo it once a year but I doubt I need to.
Yes collinite is an excellent wax and makes cleaning the wheels a breeze. Thing is, the wheel still gets dirty!!!
This armorall stuff prevents the dirt from sticking in the first place so you don't even need to rinse the wheels. I'll try an sort out a photo diary on my daily driver wheels at some point.
I would wait for the bogof at halfords or try and get a caseload of the stuff from Costco. Each canister should be good for 3 applications of all four wheels including the inside of the rim and needs to be repeated monthly.
Whilst cleaning up the alloys prior to applying this stuff, I noticed a fair degree of pitting of the rear of spokes and inner edges. It's tricky but I would advise a thorough clean and application in that area too.
stanwan said:
mikey k said:
The yanks do seem to rave about it
I've been using this stuff for a few years
http://www.collinite.com/automotive-wax/insulator-...
Not found anything better
My wheels had it on from new and have done 9k miles so far.
Came back from a recent 4.5k 2 week trip and the wheels came back up to as new with a quick "no rinse" wash
I redo it once a year but I doubt I need to.
Hi mikey,I've been using this stuff for a few years
http://www.collinite.com/automotive-wax/insulator-...
Not found anything better
My wheels had it on from new and have done 9k miles so far.
Came back from a recent 4.5k 2 week trip and the wheels came back up to as new with a quick "no rinse" wash
I redo it once a year but I doubt I need to.
Yes collinite is an excellent wax and makes cleaning the wheels a breeze. Thing is, the wheel still gets dirty!!!
This armorall stuff prevents the dirt from sticking in the first place so you don't even need to rinse the wheels. I'll try an sort out a photo diary on my daily driver wheels at some point.
I would wait for the bogof at halfords or try and get a caseload of the stuff from Costco. Each canister should be good for 3 applications of all four wheels including the inside of the rim and needs to be repeated monthly.
Whilst cleaning up the alloys prior to applying this stuff, I noticed a fair degree of pitting of the rear of spokes and inner edges. It's tricky but I would advise a thorough clean and application in that area too.
The Collonite goes on in three coats once a year over the capilers and the WHOLE of the alloy
As you say it makes them a breeze to clean
However I tend to do high miles between washes (4.5k last time!) so something that stops it sticking for a bit longer may be a good plan!
I'll try the Armorall on top of the Collonite and see what it does.
whoami said:
johng39 said:
I use the Michelin brake dust repellent and it is excellent. I was unaware we could get armorall in the UK as it is meant to be even better.
Mikey I used it only on my V8V wheels and went around Europe with no wheel cleaning and they were basically still clean after the whole journey. Brilliant stuff.
Halfords sell it.Mikey I used it only on my V8V wheels and went around Europe with no wheel cleaning and they were basically still clean after the whole journey. Brilliant stuff.
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