Wheel Wax

[Grangey]

Anyone tried the Wheel Wax advertised in the press recently? Ad says that it cuts down on corrision and the build up of brake dust, amongst other things. Any experiences, good or bad?

[Loz]

My one beef with Lexus is the quality of finnish of the wheels. I have had many cMy Rangey is over ten years old and yet it's wheels are Immaculate!

Why are these british alloys better than the TQM'd Japanese kit? Makes no sense. I mean the Rangy goes of road as much as on. gets cleaned monthy as opposed to more than once a week....

Maybe I have over cleaned the Lex..?

Loz

[Rodders_UK]

The biggest problem with the standard GS300 wheels seems to be that the lacquer isn't bonded very well and then moisture gets underneath it and makes them look daggy.

[Loz]

Aha, Rodders!

So we have found the achillies heel.

Do you think its worth buying after-market wheels for such a prestige car? I always think they only really belong on trashy hot hatchs. I mean, you'd never expect a Bentley or a Ferarri to have a set of 20" Momos now would you?

Playa, Don't even think about addressing this one!

Loz

[brn7y]

The aftermarket wheel question is down to personal preferance.

The wheel wax stuff is great, and easy to apply.

[Grangey]

That's what I wanted to hear!!

[Rodders_UK]

Originally posted by Loz

Aha, Rodders!

So we have found the achillies heel.

Do you think its worth buying after-market wheels for such a prestige car? I always think they only really belong on trashy hot hatchs. I mean, you'd never expect a Bentley or a Ferarri to have a set of 20" Momos now would you?

Playa, Don't even think about addressing this one!

Loz

Well, I certainly did on mine mate - put some Mille Miglia Evos on there - they get lots of positive comments.

[Mitch]

Originally posted by Loz

Aha, Rodders!

So we have found the achillies heel.

Do you think its worth buying after-market wheels for such a prestige car?  I always think they only really belong on trashy hot hatchs. I mean, you'd never expect a Bentley or a Ferarri to have a set of 20" Momos now would you?

Playa, Don't even think about addressing this one!

Loz

what you tryin to say Loz hmmm??

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[Mitch]

as if i would Loz :D

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[Rodders_UK]

check em out Loz

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[Loz]

Playa,

What are you like!!?? You mad nutter!! Where do you find these abominations!?

Rodders,

I'm not very good with words but what is a good way to say, they look a lot like the standard ones..?

Loz

[Rodders_UK]

That was pretty much the idea Loz - except they're not falling apart like the standard ones.:bounce:

[Mitch]

Playa,

What are you like!!?? You mad nutter!! Where do you find these abominations!?

Loz them cars are ace and look even better sittin on them big things

can get a lot more if you want

[brn7y]

This is mine with aftermarket 19's. I think they make a "huge" difference.

[Claire G]

Hope the wheel wax suddenly gives me 19" wheels

I've just bought some teflon polish for my alloys and am hoping it'll help protect them against the brake dust. Apparently you can use it on paintwork too, but I'm a little dubious - looks like it could be tough to polish off :?:

[Loz]

BRN7Y The 19s on your black beast help the car look very smart. I think the GS is a bit too "old mans car" for that look though...

Reckon the GS and LS are "sedate" but the IS and SC are rip-snorting gangsta league motors. The IS because the BMW 3Series has been hijacked by the "wrong element" and the SC430 because, Well you could have bought a used 355 Ferarri but you got a proper car instead!

Thanks for all your feedback. I shall be keeping mine till they fall off...

Loz

[blackmagic]

I use Wheel Wax, for the simple fact that I am SCARED of what the English weather will do to my chrome wheels! So far so good anyway, its not too expensive and contains carnauba wax and gives a protective coating..worth a try?:?:

[Jimmy Ten Toes]

Where can you buy this wheel wax? Can you get it online?

:?:

[bigsul]

Originally posted by brn7y

This is mine with aftermarket 19's. I think they make a "huge" difference.

Those wheels are gorgeous. I am now coveting them !!

bs :P

[Grangey]

Originally posted by Jimmy Ten Toes

Where can you buy this wheel wax? Can you get it online?

:?:

I found some here though it may be cheaper elsewhere........

[Andy_IS200]

Originally posted by brn7y

This is mine with aftermarket 19's. I think they make a "huge" difference.

Hey, love what youve done with those 19" alloys and the -25 drop, what size tyres did you opt for? the whole package looks great.

Andy

[Loz]

I think the IS really lends its self to the custom treatment. Only prob with this is that as they become more affordable they will become the donor car for some ALI G type project street pimpin' mobile....

Not really what anyone here is aspiring to I suspect.

Need to launch a counter strike now and show pictures of John Major and Edwina Currie, Low riding in IS 200 Sports with phat rims and Liquorice tyres...

PLaya, would you donate your car for the photo shoot??

Loz