Wax on rims?

[htsource]

I recently got a set of Nismo 18" rims in bronze for my Altima, I was hoping to put some wax on them to protect the paint, but not sure what's the best for this?

Thanks for your suggestions.

[allblackedout111]

Any good brand wax will do just fine. I use mothers carnauba on my paint and rims. Waxing rims is great to keep the brake dust from sticking, but once you clean them with wheel cleaner it strips all the wax off and you have to wax them again. If you can keep up with it it will keep the wheels looking awesome for a very long time though.

[NAMEL355]

I wax my rims with the same wax I use for paint. It makes washing the rims with reg soap/water much easier.

[htsource]

Thank you guys, I'll do that on my next hand car wash.

[McgJosh]

Hmm, never tried waxing rims before. So you guys really notice that brake dust doesn't stick as much?

[exceldetail]

At a minimum, hit them with your quick detailer after washing while drying........

[paulie.]

I've been using ammonia free glass cleaner.. especially on chrome rims. works like a charm.

[htsource]

On a similar topic, what do you recommend to put on tires to give that shine finish? I got the car back from the tire shop and boy those tires look shiny. I've used the touchfree foamy stuff before (can't think of the name), but whatever the tire shop used has a very rich finish to it. I suppose I can ask them if they'll let me know.

Thanks.

[m_turner_02]

for really shiny tires you want to find something that is silicone based. in the store dab it on your fingers and it should feel slick....that's what you want. I can't tell you any brands because I use the stuff I make in my shop, but it is silicone based, and that is what will give the tires a wet look.

paulie: glass cleaner on chrome rims ftmfw!

[NAMEL355]

silicon dressings will also last longer

[htsource]

Thanks guys for your help.

[paulie.]

I like to use gel based tire shine, rather than spray on / foam based.

seems to get into all the fine grooves of the sidewall, lasts longer, and doesn't fling onto the door/bumper if I put too much on.

[saltima02]

Ima Try Wax On The Rims This Weekend, And See How It Looks

[STL+SE-R]

I removed each wheel and fully stripped and cleaned it with wheel cleaner. Then applied 2 coats of wax. Lasts a while if you use gentle wash soap (no wheel cleaner). Sooooo much easier to clean.

For the tires, im going to try this: Tuff Shine

Pics and description can be found here: Tuf Shine Tire Sealant update - AcuraZine Community

[TheDesertFox1942]

I dont know about other wheels, but the stock SE wheels are so easy to clean, I basically dont have to do anything other than using the same soap i use to wash the car and a sponge, other than the one i use to wash the rest of the car.

Spray with water, clean and they're as clean as new.
You can always use a cleaner wax to do them if you want.