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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 08:16 PM
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Has anyone ever waxed their wheels and chrome? If so what wax did you use?
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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 10:23 PM
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I bought what's called Wheel Wax, but haven't gotten around to using it yet.

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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 06:25 AM
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tried wheel wax a long time ago and didn't like it


for my wheels I just use the klasse twins
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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I use collinite 845 on the truck as well as the wheels.
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 10:12 PM
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As the wheels are clear coated, treat them like paint.
Wash, clay if you want, polish, wax, spray wax.

I find that Meguiars Ultimate line works very well for me....from the yellow wash liquid to their spray wax. Just personal preference as I don't have a covered area to detail in so I need something that is sun friendly.

The quick wax works quite well on my Plat wheels and I'm sure you'll find the same results.
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 09:52 AM
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Thanks.. I used meguiars paste wax with awesome results
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 11:38 AM
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Paste works well, but I find that the liquid is a little easier to work with. A synthetic wax (polymer not carnuba) will typically hold up better against the heat of the brakes, etc.
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 11:52 AM
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Yeah I've heard that from a lot of people ill use liquid wax next time... How often do you wax your truck? The majority of people I've talked to say twice a year spring and fall
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 03:22 PM
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Every 4-6 months for me depending on weather conditions and how beady the water is. Clay bar once a year at least, followed by polish and wax. I try to wash once a week, but at least twice a month. I follow each wash with a quick spray to help keep the wax fresh.
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 12:51 AM
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I just Opti Coat Pro mine and I won't have to ever wax/seal/protect my rims for as long as I own the truck.

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