Desertstealth Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Hi, I recently purchased a 2014 Camaro ZL1. The car has gorgeous black wheels. I want to keep them looking great. Is it too much for me to take each wheel off the car, let's say once every three months, for wash, wax and sealant? Thanks! Marcus Periodic and b_pappy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 camaro2ssblack Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Not at all, knock yourself out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 IrishCurse Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 ^^ Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jbjones85 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I do this so I would say that it is not taking it to far. Redbeard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gen9Rolla Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I wish I could do that on mine! That car must be a dream to drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LFairbanks Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Just as long as your not married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Works for me........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ExpressThis13 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Absolutely not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 07stanggt Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I also take my wheels off my garage queen and do a major detail once a year as well. Before the first big car show of the year, I clean EVERYTHING in the wheel wells and then top it off with Adams Under Carrage Spray. It takes about an hour per wheel but the results are amazing.The judges look at that area as a big factor since there can be a lot of buildup of dirt etc. that can happen there and is a good indication of how the rest of the car should look as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Periodic Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I do a wheels off car detail spring and fall. Spring; wheels get a soap and water treatment followed by clar, hand polish, machine super sealant applied by hand, brilliant glaze and 2 coats of americana. Fall; wheels get green wheel cleaner on the front face (they are cleaned every week so there is rarely any build up), deep wheel cleaner on the barrels, a good scrub and are stored until spring. Winter wheels get the reverse treatment except no clay, no polish, no MSS and no BG and only 1 coat of left over off the shelf wax from before I smartened up with detailing. If you have a floor jack and a cordless impact, it really is a fast and simple way to keep things clean, plus it makes cleaning the wheel wells that much easier. Spring wheel well treatement for me involves removing all fender liners and power washing/rinsing out all the hidden areas. I then foam it and re rinse. Hit as many areas with detail spray as i can, reinstall the liners. Still don't have me any undercarriage spray, so i have been using svrt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Remember to maintain your clean wheels the Turbo stick works great! Adam's Turbo Stick Wheel Cleaning Tool Redbeard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Desertstealth Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hello again, I got what I need to remove the wheels. Weather here in Las Vegas is perfect this long three day weekend. The Camaro ZL1 wheels are forged aluminum. I'll clean them with wheel cleaner, then adams car shampoo, dry, apply quick sealant, wait for it to cure, brilliant glaze and finally Americana. Does this sound like a good sequence of products? Thanks Marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chewy Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Personally, I don't use carnuba on my wheels, but yeah, it'll work! If I was at a car show, I may hit them with BG for the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 kstateskier Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 No such thing as "taking it too far" when it comes to detailing and wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BrianT Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Hi, I recently purchased a 2014 Camaro ZL1. The car has gorgeous black wheels. I want to keep them looking great. Is it too much for me to take each wheel off the car, let's say once every three months, for wash, wax and sealant? Thanks! Marcus You ask as if we might think your crazy for taking your wheels off. You do realize this is OCD headquarters right! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fear Ls1 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Post some pictures of that beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Desertstealth
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I recently purchased a 2014 Camaro ZL1. The car has gorgeous black wheels. I want to keep them looking great. Is it too much for me to take each wheel off the car, let's say once every three months, for wash, wax and sealant?
Thanks!
Marcus
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