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Nick Bobinger Enthusiast

Nick Bobinger

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Alright guys, we finally got our first snow here in Columbus, OH. They tend to use a decent amount of salt on the roads here, and the last thing i want to have happen to my brand new 2015 silverado is to have it eaten apart by that crap. I have the sport package with the 20" chrome factory wheels. My question is what do most of you use for protectant during the winter months. I was looking at Chemical Guys Jet seal and wheel guard but didn't know if there was any other suggestions out there.

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I've been using our Liquid Paint Sealant on most vehicles I've detailed lately for friends and customers with great results, since we unfortunately had to discontinue our Quick Sealant for 2016 due to new VOC laws (we do have another product in the testing phases to replace it though!). I would not recommend Liquid Paint Sealant on any type of matte finish wheel though, as it would add shine to the finish. It lasts around 6 months per application on paint, so expect a shorter life-span than that on wheels since they are down closer to the elements and are subject to more extreme heat from brakes.

 

A second option would be our H2O Guard & Gloss. It's a water-activated acrylic sealant that you apply to your vehicle while it's still wet from washing. It's safe on nearly all exterior surfaces - glass, clear coat, chrome, and it will not stain black plastic trim either. It does not add shine to matte black vinyl on the Camaros for instance, so it shouldn't add too much shine to matte wheels either. One application of H2O Guard & Gloss typically lasts about 2-3 months on my daily driver.

 

I know it's not a GM, but here's a new video we shot recently on Winter Washing, that shows application of H2O Guard & Gloss on the wheels of one of our employee's Jeep:

 

 

 

Edit: That is a very nice looking truck Nick!

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I've been using our Liquid Paint Sealant on most vehicles I've detailed lately for friends and customers with great results, since we unfortunately had to discontinue our Quick Sealant for 2016 due to new VOC laws (we do have another product in the testing phases to replace it though!). I would not recommend Liquid Paint Sealant on any type of matte finish wheel though, as it would add shine to the finish. It lasts around 6 months per application on paint, so expect a shorter life-span than that on wheels since they are down closer to the elements and are subject to more extreme heat from brakes.

 

A second option would be our H2O Guard & Gloss. It's a water-activated acrylic sealant that you apply to your vehicle while it's still wet from washing. It's safe on nearly all exterior surfaces - glass, clear coat, chrome, and it will not stain black plastic trim either. It does not add shine to matte black vinyl on the Camaros for instance, so it shouldn't add too much shine to matte wheels either. One application of H2O Guard & Gloss typically lasts about 2-3 months on my daily driver.

 

I know it's not a GM, but here's a new video we shot recently on Winter Washing, that shows application of H2O Guard & Gloss on the wheels of one of our employee's Jeep:

 

 

 

Edit: That is a very nice looking truck Nick!

 

The Adams quick sealant is the stuff, unfortunately it is no longer available....though I still have a few cans left. The H2O gloss n guard is a fantastic substitute and I use it frequently year round.

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The Adams quick sealant is the stuff, unfortunately it is no longer available....though I still have a few cans left. The H2O gloss n guard is a fantastic substitute and I use it frequently year round.

 

Stay tuned, we may or may not have something in the works to replace Quick Sealant :ninja:

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If memory serves, the wheels you have are chrome clad wheels, AKA, aluminum wheels covered in chrome plastic.

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Nick Bobinger

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If memory serves, the wheels you have are chrome clad wheels, AKA, aluminum wheels covered in chrome plastic.

 

Per the dealership, the 14-15 are not chrome clad....but you never know

LaserBlueZ71 Enthusiast

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Are any of the options listed above safe for my polished aluminum wheels?

 

I would say no.

 

Modern polished aluminum wheels have a clearcoat on them. Start polishing and you start removing the clearcoat.

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Per the dealership, the 14-15 are not chrome clad....but you never know

Correct. Your rims are not chrome clad. It is an actual chrome finish. I don't know much about polish or sealants, since my rims are basically maintenance free, but just stopping by the car wash to blast the salt off your truck every couple days will help tremendously. Having that crap sit on there for weeks at a time is what really does the damage.

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