Can you use regular liquid wax on wheels

BimmerLearner · 03-07-2009, 11:30 AM

My wheel wax hasnt arrived yet.

jtsherri · 03-07-2009, 11:51 AM

I've used regular wax quite a few times, but don't expect it to perform nearly as well as Wheel Wax - that stuff is incredible!

2AD Tanker · 03-07-2009, 02:18 PM

I used to use regular wax on the wheels. I got some Wheel Wax and it does a great job at keeping them cleaner and easier to clean. BIG difference!

BimmerLearner · 03-08-2009, 10:02 AM

Thanks, ill probably just wait.

holo777 · 03-08-2009, 01:32 PM

If your wax is synthetic I'd say go for it. If you use a natural liquid wax it would be more easily broken down by high heat from braking.

schleppcar · 03-08-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by holo777

If your wax is synthetic I'd say go for it. If you use a natural liquid wax it would be more easily broken down by high heat from braking.

No doubt about it. The heat not only breaks it down giving it a slightly yellowed cracked appearance but it's hell on earth to remove. I'm sure it varies by product but generally it's a risk.

jmcgraw013 · 03-08-2009, 08:22 PM

Poorboy's World Wheel Sealant rocks too. Just did my wheels and the dust practically sprays right off.

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BimmerLearner My car is less than a week old and on its 3rd tank 12 Rep 379 Posts Drives: Tiag 135 Vert Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE iTrader: (0)	Can you use regular liquid wax on wheels My wheel wax hasnt arrived yet.
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jtsherri Major 144 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, MI iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 135i [10.00]	I've used regular wax quite a few times, but don't expect it to perform nearly as well as Wheel Wax - that stuff is incredible! __________________ -Jason My review(s): cp-e™ Cat Back Exhaust, cp-e™ SS 3" Downpipes, TPLSM3 Custom Fiberglass Subwoofer Enclosure, P3 BMW 135 Vent Integrated Digital Interface
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2AD Tanker Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 135i Black Sapphire Metallic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Beer town USA (Milwaukee) iTrader: (0)	I used to use regular wax on the wheels. I got some Wheel Wax and it does a great job at keeping them cleaner and easier to clean. BIG difference!
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BimmerLearner My car is less than a week old and on its 3rd tank 12 Rep 379 Posts Drives: Tiag 135 Vert Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE iTrader: (0)	Thanks, ill probably just wait.
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holo777 Private First Class 1 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 135i Conv Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NE TN iTrader: (0)	If your wax is synthetic I'd say go for it. If you use a natural liquid wax it would be more easily broken down by high heat from braking.
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jmcgraw013 Private First Class 9 Rep 117 Posts Drives: '11 135i Cv Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (1)	Poorboy's World Wheel Sealant rocks too. Just did my wheels and the dust practically sprays right off. __________________ '11 135i Cabriolet Crimson Red, CPO, Savanna Beige Lthr, High Gloss, Shadowline DCT, Prem Pkg, Sp Pkg, Value Pkg, Sirius, Alarm, CA, 264's
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