Do you wax your rims?

I got a set of method MR 305 NV rims 17" bronze (painted) and wondering if anyone, waxes, or coats their rims for any level or protection from grit, road salt, etc? I have turtle wax, and plan to use this at the very least.. should make brake dust cleanup easier at the least...

 

I opti coated the wheels on one of my cars to help keep them clean longer (and so the brake dust actually washes off when you wash them)

 

Never had brake dust buildup on a Tacoma. Wrong kind of pads.

 

I wax my wheels with whatever wax I do the rest of the truck with. meguiars gold class right now. I run my wheels year round and that's 6 months of North east Canadian winters and no issues with corrosion after 3 winters

 

As long as the wheels are painted or clearcoated, you should be able to give them the same level of care as you do the paint on the body. Wheels take a lot of abuse already, so avoid using those caustic spray-on cleaners and never hose down a hot wheel with cold water.

Once a year, I go as far as to use an old clay bar on my Mustang wheels followed up by a mild polish and wax. They still look new.

 

I use dr Beasley’s matte cleaner and wheel sealer on my scs wheels. I’ve also used chemical guys matte sealer on them too in the past.

 

I pulled mine off and cleaned inside & out and used the same ceramic coating used on the truck/glass.

 

Yes, I do. It makes them easier to clean.

 

Yes, with the same wax I use on the truck.

 

No, I do not

 

On a truck???

 

I apply sealant to my rims twice a year when i do the truck as well. Dust and dirt just sprays right off

 

Yes I do. The hands off way. Just allow yourself a little longer stopping distance the 1st few times you use the brakes.

 

ceramic coated mine

 

no

 

Best way to protect from road grime is to coat rims with a heavy coat of mud.

 

No, never, but I do just give it a good ol’ RIM JOB once in awhile if ya know what I mean

 

Yes. I wax and seal everything on the outside and inside of truck once a year. It’s easier to clean throughout the rest of the year.

 

Usually i will clean and wax the wheels when I do tire rotations.