Wheel Cleaning

[Juanco20]

I've been quite lazy and regularly used those local hand car washes but they don't do a great job on the wheels. So I'm looking at it doing the job properly myself

I don't know what the correct process to follow is. I've seen this product has really good reviews http://www.bilthamber.com/auto-wheel-1 If I apply that, is there another step afterwards to protect the wheels and keep them in good condition for longer? Or is it as simple as the video makes it look and that is all that is required?

[Juanco20]

MJ85 said:

You can wax the wheels afterwards to make a barrier from brake dust and make future cleans easier. Edit, like this:

Edited by MJ85 on Saturday 2nd May 12:13

Any particular wax that is more suited to the job than another?

[Juanco20]

divetheworld said:

1. Wash wheels as you normally would. If you can, use Wheel-woolies, they are excellent.
2. Spray on Iron-X and leave for 5 mins.
3. Wash off Iron-x and dry the wheels.
4. Apply sealant. I use Wonder Wheels sealant as a top up and C5 Wheel armour once a year. If you use C5, prep by using Panel-wipe. Keeps them mint.

Seriously, check out the Iron-X, its amazing stuff.

What do you use to dry the wheels? And what do you use to apply the sealant?

[Juanco20]

If you have used C5 and then a couple of weeks later apply some form of wheel cleaner like Iron-X does it remove the C5 or reduce its effectiveness?

[Juanco20]

pboyall said:

You can also use Fk1000p wax, however, it won't last as long as the C5 stuff.

Can the FK1000p be used as a more regular sealant and just use the C5 once or twice a year?