Wheel Cleaning & Tire Dressing Q&A Video
by Reece @ DI
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]
Best compound for 2014 Porsche Carrera with medium swirl marks for a DYI. I just recently bought Rupes Mille
A test spot is always going to be your best friend.
Not even a professional detailer can tell you what is going to work best on a specific paint/situation. Test spots will always be your best option.
It really all depends on your overall goal. Is absolute perfection your goal? Is 70-80% more than enough to satisfy you?
If perfection is your goal and your a weekend warrior always use a compound even if the paint is soft.
If you are going to pour 13-19 Hours of paint correction do not attempt to make paint perfect with a mid-grade polish.If spending all that time does not attract you much. the Menzerna 3in1 is a great option. Good cut and will leave wax protection behind.
Remember not to spend 10 hours + on the one step. If you do go longer than 10 well you are trying to make paint perfect with a mid-grade polish that is not what the product was designed for.
If perfection is your goal cut with a compound finish with a polish its that simple!
What compounds do I recommend?
Griots Garage Fast Correction Cream
Jescar Correction Compound
Meguiars D300
All-In-One
HD Speed
Menzerna 3in1