11-16-2013, 05:15 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2014 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Vacaville, CA
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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.
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11-16-2013, 06:07 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
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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.
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11-16-2013, 07:26 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2014 Z51 coupe Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: NS, Canada
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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.
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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, 08:30 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Toronto
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11-16-2013, 09:15 PM | #5 |
Retired from Car mfrs....
Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013
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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...
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11-19-2013, 09:23 AM | #6 |
Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: In the detail shop!
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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;
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