Vaseline on wheels
02-29-2012, 08:14 PM
#16
The same recommendation appeared in my '84 Carrera manual for use on the forged Fuchs wheels. I tried it. After rubbing the vaseline in thoroughly and removing the residue the black centers on particular looked good. But the wheels obviously still had a slight greasiness to them which, while providing protection, made them dirt magnets. Went back to waxing.....
02-29-2012, 08:42 PM
#17
Race Director
I've been using petroleum jelly for 16 years now on Fuchs. The key to avoiding the greasiness is to really buff out those black paddles on the Fuchs. Almost like you are trying to completely remove the stuff. I use flannel and have had excellent results with no greasiness for years...
Actually, I figured that if I was going to completely rub off the vaseline what was the point in the first place? Ultimately, wax just ended up being a better solution for me. But obviously the petroleum jelly works for you and for Amar (wootPorsche), and Porsche has been recommending it for years so there must be something to it.
02-29-2012, 08:48 PM
#18
Maybe I wasn't concientious enough. Actually, I figured that if I was going to completely rub off the vaseline what was the point in the first place? Ultimately, wax just ended up being a better solution for me. But obviously the petroleum jelly works for you and for Amar (wootPorsche), and Porsche has been recommending it for years so there must be something to it.
Actually, I figured that if I was going to completely rub off the vaseline what was the point in the first place? Ultimately, wax just ended up being a better solution for me. But obviously the petroleum jelly works for you and for Amar (wootPorsche), and Porsche has been recommending it for years so there must be something to it.Mike, no offense was meant to you in my previous post.
