Black Z51 rims.

1FASTC7 · 11-16-2013, 05:15 PM

The black wheels in my opinion look the best on the new stingray. However, I am having the time of my life keeping them clean. Is it impossible? The break dust is a killer.

TKDubya · 11-16-2013, 06:07 PM

I almost bought the Black Stingray but ultimately bought the Cyber Gray with Black wheels. Those wheels remind me why, though beautiful, I did not buy the Black car. No offense to any owners intended.

gthal · 11-16-2013, 07:26 PM

Buy some 22PLE and seal them... they will collect less dirt and be WAY easier to clean... often just a water spray will do it.

zimm888 · 11-16-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gthal

Buy some 22PLE and seal them... they will collect less dirt and be WAY easier to clean... often just a water spray will do it.

What is 22PLE? You have a link to purchase it?

Glen e · 11-16-2013, 09:15 PM

22ple is great stuff...I use Opti coat 2.0 , both are semi permanent - if you are not a detailer or have experience, do some reading on how to apply it. An easier way is a polymer sealant, not permanent but lasts for months...One very accessible is the orange bottle at many grocery stores call nu finish..a relative to Rejex, a killer polymer. Two coats 12 hour apart and brake dust washes off with a hose...get the wheel squeeky clean with dawn diswashing detergent before you apply anything...

Adam's Polishes · 11-19-2013, 09:23 AM

Those wheels are a double-edged sword for sure. They look GREAT but can be tough to maintain.

Our Quick Sealant would be a great option and if our wheel sealant of choice. It's an aerosol sealant that's incredibly easy to work with and will provide months of protection. While it wont stop brake dust, it does two things;

Slows the rate at which the dust builds up
Makes the wheels much easier to rinse off/clean when they do become dirty

11-16-2013, 05:15 PM	#1
1FASTC7 Drives: 2014 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 80	Black Z51 rims. The black wheels in my opinion look the best on the new stingray. However, I am having the time of my life keeping them clean. Is it impossible? The break dust is a killer.

11-16-2013, 07:26 PM	#3
gthal Drives: 2014 Z51 coupe Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NS, Canada Posts: 96	Buy some 22PLE and seal them... they will collect less dirt and be WAY easier to clean... often just a water spray will do it. __________________ Current: 2014 Z51 \| Torch red \| Black interior Previous: 2012 C63 AMG coupe \| Obsidian black \| Red/black interior \| Performance Package Previous: 1996 BMW M3 \| Estoril blue \| Track car \| Heavily modded for the track but still street legal... barely Previous: 2011 M3 coupe \| Jerez black \| Fox Red interior \| Competition Package \| M-DCT

11-16-2013, 09:15 PM	#5
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	22ple is great stuff...I use Opti coat 2.0 , both are semi permanent - if you are not a detailer or have experience, do some reading on how to apply it. An easier way is a polymer sealant, not permanent but lasts for months...One very accessible is the orange bottle at many grocery stores call nu finish..a relative to Rejex, a killer polymer. Two coats 12 hour apart and brake dust washes off with a hose...get the wheel squeeky clean with dawn diswashing detergent before you apply anything... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

11-19-2013, 09:23 AM	#6
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Those wheels are a double-edged sword for sure. They look GREAT but can be tough to maintain. Our Quick Sealant would be a great option and if our wheel sealant of choice. It's an aerosol sealant that's incredibly easy to work with and will provide months of protection. While it wont stop brake dust, it does two things; Slows the rate at which the dust builds up Makes the wheels much easier to rinse off/clean when they do become dirty

11-16-2013, 06:07 PM	#2
TKDubya Drives: 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 51	I almost bought the Black Stingray but ultimately bought the Cyber Gray with Black wheels. Those wheels remind me why, though beautiful, I did not buy the Black car. No offense to any owners intended.