mrsullivan

I figure that they will only be like this once...ever. Brand new still in the bubble wrap in the boxes. Before mounting, I wondered about polishing or waxing, etc. Obviously they are going to be used, get dirty, wet, etc...but I am having a hard time resisting the urge to put several coats of something on them

When I bought brand new hollow spokes for a previous 993, that was easy...I did some heavy waxing, etc. to protect. But with these -- the annodized finish on some parts, clear on others, the bolts, etc...not sure the best stuff to use.

I never regretted doing this with my last new wheels, made them easier to wash off/clean later and I think offered some level of protection. Anything unique about the finish on the Speedlines to prompt using some products but not others?

timothymoffat

I've always just used a quick detailer spray on mine. I also clean them after every drive. Cleaning the inside isn't so easy as most people's hands wont't fit through the spokes. Just remove them a couple times a season and you'll be fine.

BTW, stop teasing, get the wheels on the car, and show us some pics!!!

95_993

Check out Prima Wheel Armour. You may also want to give Phil at Detailersdomain a ring and ask him what he thinks.

Matt Lane

A good treatment w/ Rejex is a no-brainer (available from Bumperplugs).

I would search the forums for corroboration.

Best,

Matt

ble2011

If you call Phil, please post his response.

ltc

^+1 on the Rejex

Nurburger

Wheel Wax or Rejex...

jlb_94611

I've used "wheel wax" and not that happy with it. Going to try Rejex next.

MarkD

I like Rejex, easy to apply
Maximum gain for minimal effort.

The Speedlines are clearcoated so treat them like any other painted surface

clutch-monkey

don't forget a few years down the line if you want them freshened up any good wheel shop can bring them back to 'new' for a few hundred bucks iirc

mrsullivan

I had read that this is tricky.

They are not completely clear coated, IIRC, and the annodized part scratches easily (?) Then there are the bolt heads ,etc.

I guess that maybe I read too much into this. I will just do them like my previous hollow spokes...

FlatSix911

Don't give up on protecting your new Speedlines ... try this Alcoa product.
I had great results with both Anodized and Polished Fuchs wheels

http://www.alcoa.com/alcoawheels/nor..._care_info.asp

timothymoffat

These wheels are most definitely not cheap to refinish. And for the originality stickler, I don't know if it's possible to restore them to exactly as new.

mrsullivan

Thanks Flatsix911, pretty much I was looking for...

Alcoa Spray-On Sealant (16 oz.)
"Once your aluminum looks good, you'll want to keep it that way. Our sealant is unlike any product on the market. It's not a wax or a coating that sits on top of the surface. It actually bonds to the aluminum to form a barrier against oxidation that lasts six times longer than anything we've ever seen. After making sure there isn't any water on the surface (especially in handholds and around lug nuts), simply spray the surface lightly. Use a back and forth spray-painting motion, trying not to leave any runs. Leave it on for two to three minutes and then rinse with water. You’ll see the water sheet right off, and your aluminum will keep its shine."

MarkD

I am fairly sure the barrels are also clear coated
Rejex won't scratch a clean surface