Nanolex Premium on wheels

Epoch · 10-05-2009, 09:15 PM

Three weeks ago i applied Nanolex premium to half of a front wheel on the wifes car to see how it fared.

The wheel was washed and then cleaned with P21s Gel to ensure a clean finish

I know brush on the floor

The wheel was then wiped over with neat IPA to clean it up fully. The surface of these wheels are original, curbed and knackerd and soon to be refurbed so they are pretty porus and traditional wheel sealants don't last as long as on newer paint finishes.

Nanolex premium was applied to the left side of the value, sprayed on an imediatley buffed off. The right side was left uncoated

The car was put away and left over night before next use as per the instructions

Fast forward to this Saturday and three weeks of brake dust and road grime or about 500 miles.

Valve up the other way so camera turned upsidedown

There was no real visable difference in dirtyness to be seen.

next up out with the jetwash for a bit of a blast

and in pictures

Nanolex side

Untreated side

The level of beading and cleanlyness shown on the Nanolex side even after the short patchy blast was V cool.

These wheels are a pain to wash so anything that makes them easier is a winner by me, they will be getting a coat of Nanolex following the refurb.

caledonia · 10-05-2009, 10:05 PM

I saw your review on the Swissvax wheel sealant. Autobahn.
And I know you liked this also. So you know I am going to ask.

Although these are different products and types of sealant.

But which do you prefer on your finding so far. As in easy of cleaning and short term durability, so far.
Gordon

Epoch · 10-05-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caledonia

I saw your review on the Swissvax wheel sealant. Autobahn.
And I know you liked this also. So you know I am going to ask.

Although these are different products and types of sealant.

But which do you prefer on your finding so far. As in easy of cleaning and short term durability, so far.
Gordon

The SV autobarn is still doing well on my wheels, not really beading as such but the wheels clean fully with a shampoo and Megs wheel face brushing. The SV is a very good wheel sealant product the best i've found, and i know the FK100p is billed as being as good

This, however, was the cleanest i've seen from a jetwash blast on the BMW wheels and the paint on the Passat wheels is in much better condition. If the Nanolex lasts even half as long as it's billed, this will be on all the wheels of cars I own.

caledonia · 10-05-2009, 10:14 PM

Sorry for nailing you like that.
But extremely helpful as ever.

Gordon.

Mother-Goose · 11-05-2009, 10:28 AM

This looks promising. I use colli 845 on my wheels and body work atm as it's durable and shiny, but this looks nice and easy to apply, it's sprayed/misted on, am I right?

Epoch · 11-05-2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mother-Goose

This looks promising. I use colli 845 on my wheels and body work atm as it's durable and shiny, but this looks nice and easy to apply, it's sprayed/misted on, am I right?

Basic is a pad applied cream and Premium is a mist on clear liquid. Might be easier on wheels to get the Basic cream applied every where actually

Vyker · 11-05-2009, 11:27 AM

The price still puts me off

Mother-Goose · 11-05-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epoch

Basic is a pad applied cream and Premium is a mist on clear liquid. Might be easier on wheels to get the Basic cream applied every where actually

Fair point....although if I was going for the cream I'd probably stick with the 845 or some FK1000P, the mist appeals due to the ease of application with the wheels on the car.

Nanolex · 11-05-2009, 09:15 PM

Nice test, the first externally done 50/50 with Premium on wheels so far - thank you for sharing your results!

Would be interesting to see what you find in terms of durability! How many miles is the car usually covering annually?

Cheers,

Florian

Epoch · 11-05-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nanolex

Nice test, the first externally done 50/50 with Premium on wheels so far - thank you for sharing your results!

Would be interesting to see what you find in terms of durability! How many miles is the car usually covering annually?

Cheers,

Florian

This car only about 5K, i'll be getting the wheels refurbished soon but will be re-applying the Premium based on this performance.

My car does more mileage than that in two months and i'l be putting the Nanolex Premium on them the summer so can feedback better on them.

10-05-2009, 09:15 PM	#1
Epoch OCD Sufferer (Obsessive Car Detailer) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In my car Posts: 8,860 Thanks: 154 Thanked 773 Times in 514 Posts	Nanolex Premium on wheels Three weeks ago i applied Nanolex premium to half of a front wheel on the wifes car to see how it fared. The wheel was washed and then cleaned with P21s Gel to ensure a clean finish I know brush on the floor The wheel was then wiped over with neat IPA to clean it up fully. The surface of these wheels are original, curbed and knackerd and soon to be refurbed so they are pretty porus and traditional wheel sealants don't last as long as on newer paint finishes. Nanolex premium was applied to the left side of the value, sprayed on an imediatley buffed off. The right side was left uncoated The car was put away and left over night before next use as per the instructions Fast forward to this Saturday and three weeks of brake dust and road grime or about 500 miles. Valve up the other way so camera turned upsidedown There was no real visable difference in dirtyness to be seen. next up out with the jetwash for a bit of a blast and in pictures Nanolex side Untreated side The level of beading and cleanlyness shown on the Nanolex side even after the short patchy blast was V cool. These wheels are a pain to wash so anything that makes them easier is a winner by me, they will be getting a coat of Nanolex following the refurb.

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Nanolex Nanolex Director Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 953 Thanks: 406 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Nice test, the first externally done 50/50 with Premium on wheels so far - thank you for sharing your results! Would be interesting to see what you find in terms of durability! How many miles is the car usually covering annually? Cheers, Florian __________________

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10-05-2009, 10:05 PM	#2
caledonia DW Supporter & Product Reviewer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Defined Details. Airdrie Scotland. Detailing Studio in Glasgow. Posts: 6,112 Thanks: 879 Thanked 1,575 Times in 1,152 Posts	I saw your review on the Swissvax wheel sealant. Autobahn. And I know you liked this also. So you know I am going to ask. Although these are different products and types of sealant. But which do you prefer on your finding so far. As in easy of cleaning and short term durability, so far. Gordon

10-05-2009, 10:14 PM	#4
caledonia DW Supporter & Product Reviewer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Defined Details. Airdrie Scotland. Detailing Studio in Glasgow. Posts: 6,112 Thanks: 879 Thanked 1,575 Times in 1,152 Posts	Sorry for nailing you like that. But extremely helpful as ever. Gordon.

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Mother-Goose OCD Sufferer (Obsessive Car Detailer) Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 52 Thanked 115 Times in 106 Posts	This looks promising. I use colli 845 on my wheels and body work atm as it's durable and shiny, but this looks nice and easy to apply, it's sprayed/misted on, am I right?

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