New wheel question

[scott5]

Ok, well I drove to summit yesterday and bought a new set of Prostar drag wheels for my Trans Am. They have some light very light marks on them, probably just from dirt on hands or picking them up, but I want to keep these things nice and shiny, so what should I do to them to start off on the right foot? I am getting ready to head to grabiaks to stock up on some more stuff so I wanted to post here before hand incase I need to pick up something.

 

So what do you guys suggest to start these wheels off on the right foot and give it the best protection.

[ChargerMatt]

Best to post a picture of them so we can give a more accurate answer. Painted, chrome, matte, flat, chrome clad? Many different options.

[scott5]

 

They are just polished wheels. I can get closer pics if they are needed. Like i said the marks are SUPER light.

[ChargerMatt]

If they are clear coated, revive polish. If not, MP 1&2 and follow up with quick sealant with either way.

[scott5]

They are not clear coated. I was thinking that as well, but wanted to make sure.

[scott5]

will brillant glaze make these pop even more on top of the quick sealant?

[ChargerMatt]

will brillant glaze make these pop even more on top of the quick sealant?

 

Absolutely, but it won't last long. It has virtually no protective qualities. If you want to put some Americana on top of that it will hold the shine longer. Then put some BG on top of that!

 

Love me some shine!

[ArablueRS3]

I had no clue drag radials were meant to be shiny!

[randyfox]

Why not? I understand being all business, but there is nothing wrong with looking good while doing it!

[ArablueRS3]

Agreed! But, i've never heard folks say they wanted to polish drag wheels. Shine on!

[THE Mook]

Nothing sexier than a car or truck on it's drag pack, lined up at the tree, with all the wheels melting the faces of the anxious onlookers...

[paoutdoorsman]

Nothing sexier than a car or truck on it's drag pack, lined up at the tree, with all the wheels melting the faces of the anxious onlookers...

 

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[scott5]

And these are the wheels that it rides on all the time. I dont switch for the track, i drive it on the street in the same look i take it at the track so it does see some shows so it needs to be clean. I will post some pics once the car gets back from paint

[ntloenuf]

I personally polish my Billet Specialties wheels with MP 1 & 2 then hit them with Brilliant Glaze then follow up with machine super sealant they hold shine really well and it make them really easy to clean cutting down on the amount of time between polishing.

[Kustom_FX]

MP1 & MP2 then QS add some BG and your golden! Protected and Sexted.. (Thats a Mookism before any of you ask!)

[Vink70]

Shoot 90% of the cars I see at the track are shiny anyway... Looks good and fast? Ill take it.

[Redbeard]

Absolutely, but it won't last long. It has virtually no protective qualities. If you want to put some Americana on top of that it will hold the shine longer. Then put some BG on top of that!

I personally polish my Billet Specialties wheels with MP 1 & 2 then hit them with Brilliant Glaze then follow up with machine super sealant they hold shine really well and it make them really easy to clean cutting down on the amount of time between polishing.

MP1 & MP2 then QS add some BG and your golden! Protected and Sexted.. (Thats a Mookism before any of you ask!)

 

So many layers! I think the idea here is supposed to be light weight.

Edited August 23, 2012 by Redbeard