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twitchyzero 03-21-2010 05:20 PM

if only this can sustain the effects of tire shine as well..

unit 03-21-2010 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mx703 (Post 6870634)
To the people who applied it to their car...

after 4 wheels, was the can pretty light? Because, I don't see the can lasting for more than a couple cars max?

i was not stingy when i used it. i almost soaked my wheels.
i probably used almost half the can on 4 wheels.

the can is pretty small. more narrow than a hairspray can, and costs $12.99.

mike_cool79 03-22-2010 12:07 AM

I bought this stuff too from canadian tire. I tried it 2 nights ago but I didn't spray on a whole lot of this stuff like in the video above. I drove it in the pouring rain last night and this morning when I went to look at my rims they were relatively clean except a few particles of dirt. It might be too early to judge though.

StealthFighter 03-22-2010 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drift_Monkey (Post 6866001)
I wonder if this is ok to apply on headlights and brake lights?
I hate it when my headlights get so dirty when trailing behind cars on rainy days.

just use any good sealant on your headlights. works like a charm.

Harvey Specter 03-22-2010 01:31 AM

I want to buy this product and try it but I’m nervous that using this product overtime will fuck up my wheels.

unit 03-22-2010 08:56 AM

day 3, wheels are showing dirt. not a miracle product but that shouldnt surprise anyone.

TOPEC 03-22-2010 09:31 AM

^let it get a bit more dirty then see if u can just rinse it off.

DHP 1 03-22-2010 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unit (Post 6871813)
day 3, wheels are showing dirt. not a miracle product but that shouldnt surprise anyone.

u soaked it really well, and day 3 it got dirty already?

hmm

twitchyzero 03-22-2010 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unit (Post 6871813)
day 3, wheels are showing dirt. not a miracle product but that shouldnt surprise anyone.

maybe you put too much?

Jsunu 03-22-2010 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHP 1 (Post 6871886)
u soaked it really well, and day 3 it got dirty already?

hmm

hmm I though it was just a coat over the wheels that somewhat prevents dirt but also allows dirt to be easily washed out of the wheels. Unless i am assuming wrong.

unit 03-22-2010 12:36 PM

after 2 days (one with rain)

REAR

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...00322-1155.jpg


FRONT

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...00322-1155.jpg

Mugen EvOlutioN 03-22-2010 12:41 PM

shit time to sue them lol

Harvey Specter 03-22-2010 02:18 PM

I think I'll stick to wheel wax.

G-spec 03-22-2010 02:31 PM

I think a lot depends on the type of finish your wheels have... in that video you can tell they were brand new super glossy wheels, fresh clearcoat and all...

Unit your wheels look like the clearcoat faded quite a lot so I'm assuming that's why it didn't work as well (not dissing your wheels by the way, just saying that's probably why)


speaking of this I gotta go create another thread I'm trying to have someone clear bra the lips of my new set of wheels

Strzelec 03-22-2010 03:44 PM

Doesnt look like its worth the 13 bucks sadly...

Eff-1 03-22-2010 08:55 PM

someone here needs to do a comparison between the left and right front wheels. apply to one side. don't apply to the other. drive for a week. and compare.

!e.lo_ 03-23-2010 10:25 AM

hmm, im heading down to the states next week, prob going to pick up a bunch of shit at walmart... god damn walmart.
anyone want me to pick up a can or two for them?

Marco911 03-23-2010 01:25 PM

Also, just hose down the wheel and see if it becomes clean again.

Ducdesmo 03-23-2010 02:12 PM

I just picked up a can from Crappy Tire. It comes with a instant $3 rebate on the $13 price.

I will try it out and let you know how it goes. My brembos spit out quite a bit of brake dust weekly, so hopefully this product will minimize the amount of cleaning that is required.

flagella 03-23-2010 02:46 PM

Quoted from another forum:

Quote:

C'mon guys, you should all be better than believing merlin. It's nothing more than an oil based substance. You can achieve the same exact effect by spraying your wheels with baby oil, and leaving it for an hour to dry.

While I agree, it's a "good product" all they did was stick oil in a bottle.

124Y 03-23-2010 05:39 PM

Looks pretty impressive from the videos. I don't know if it'll have the same effect on matte wheels though. :(

thumper 03-25-2010 07:55 AM

update. does not work that well on my polished lips and anoidized face. just looks like a greasy mess, but it comes off on my finger rather than the scrubbing i usually do. spraying with a spray gun made things worse.

however, my dad's oem silver painted wheels are still fine. waiting to see what it will turn into in the upcoming rainfall though.

Mugen EvOlutioN 03-25-2010 07:58 AM

so it does vary depending on the surface of the rims

thumper 03-26-2010 07:24 PM

well, here is the bitter truth for me... a few days of good weather and then rain:

http://www.revscene.net/forums/pictu...pictureid=2498

yes what you see below is staining:

http://www.revscene.net/forums/pictu...pictureid=2500

it comes off with a lot of scrubbing. looks like i have my work cut out for me this weekend :flamemad:

so right now i give it an F- ... i haven't seen the results on my dad's car yet. maybe monday.

alex.w *// 03-27-2010 06:00 PM

aite have 2 bottles right now, goin to try it out on white painted wheels when the weather becomes better


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