Alloy wheels

[deltamal]

Iv'e had the rims on my Revo 5 spokes polished, what's the best way to protect them? they are 30 years ish old so lacquer would not last very long before they pitted again, any ideas? (apart from polishing twice a week!)

[banarama]

think thats the only way mate. polishing them.

[Tom]

I used to use diamond brite 2 part car wax on mine mate. Lasts and protects for ages but you still need to wipe the dust off at the end of a drive. Either that or pledge

[FBF]

When i used to have shiny rims, i would coat in wd40 each time i put the car away, then wipe off when i took the car out, yeah its effort but keeps them nice for years, im sure oil soaks in to metal over time too

[deltamal]

Thanks for the feedback guy's, I will have to experiment! used Rimwax in the past but it doesn't last long before they start pitting, I can see the WD working as it would soak into the pores of the ally, will have to try it

[SebringRS]

WD seems the best idea Might use that on my RS4's, wont shine them, but i just use T-Cut metal polish for that

 

We had some american wheel dirt repelent that worked for a week or so It puts like a wax layer over the wheel and repels brake dust and dirt, not sure if that would work, or even if its available over here

[Fiesta Steve]

I used Asda furniture wax. I polishes them and coats them in wax, and wax does a very good job of repeling water. But you will need to do it regular.