On Saturday, March 10th 2018, James Melfi of AutoNuvo went live on the Detailed Image Facebook page! This live event featured questions from you, about everything having to do with wheel cleaning & tire dressings. Below you will find the questions asked with timestamps for easy location in the video above. Check out the entire video and hopefully there are some helpful hints and tips that allow you to step up your wheel cleaning and tire dressing game!

Questions and Timestamps:

Is there a real difference between wheel protection and paint protection? [1:54]

What are our favorite wheel cleaning brushes? [4:37]

• 4 Favorites Mentioned: EZ Detail Brushes, Wheel Woolies, Boar’s Hair Detailing Brush, & a Wash Mitt

I have a lot of swirls and scratches in my wheels, what is the best way to remove them? [7:24]

• Products Mentioned: Rupes iBrid Nano, Rupes LHR 75e Mini, Microfiber and Foam Pads

My dressing does not last long, is it the dressing or is it my prep? [9:43]

• Products Mentioned: Gyeon Tire, Stoner Tarminator

Any recommendations on tire dressings? I love the wet look, right now I am using the Griot’s Garage Black Shine Spray and there are some issues with overspray. I also use their High Gloss Tire Gel for more thickness. Lastly, I use Black Magic Wet Tire. [12:26]

• Products Mentioned: Griot’s Garage Black Shine Spray, Griot’s Garage Black Shine High Gloss Tire Gel, Black Magic Wet Tire, Gyeon Tire, & the Sonax Tire Gloss Gel

My tires have turned brown, what caused it? [14:41]

• Product Mentioned: Stoner Tarminator

Best brush for prepping tires? [15:59]

• Products Mentioned: Tuf Shine Tire Brush, Optimum Power Clean, & Sonax MultiStar

How does a coating like CarPro DLUX compare to typical dressings? Compare as far as shine and longevity. [17:32]

• Products Mentioned: CarPro DLUX, & CarPro Reload

How often are you using iron removers on rims? [19:33]

• Products Mentioned: Griot’s Garage Iron & Fallout Remover, Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss, & the Chemical Guys HoneyDew Snow Foam

Should I wash my car every two weeks or every month? Some people say it is bad for the paint if I wash it every two weeks. [21:18]

Is there anything to worry about when you are cleaning your wheels? [23:47]

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