BASX Wheel Re-prep Question

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BASX Wheel Re-prep Question Nov 14, 2017 9:23:16 GMT -7

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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2017 9:23:16 GMT -7

I am in the process of re-prepping my BASX wheels. I washed them in Dawn, rinsed them with water, used compressed air to dry them and sealed them in a ziplock bag until I am ready to apply wax. I think I have been using to much wax on the wheels in the past or my wax has gone bad. I used Mothers California Gold Synthetic Wax because I had some in my garage. After 24 hours the wax was still a bit gummy and I had to use a hair dryer to cure the wax fully. I used a fluffy pipe cleaner dipped in the wax to apply the wax to my wheels.

Am I using too much wax or has the wax gone bad? Is there something better to use to apply wax to the wheels? How much wax should I use?

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BASX Wheel Re-prep Question Nov 14, 2017 12:38:03 GMT -7

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Post by Vitamin K on Nov 14, 2017 12:38:03 GMT -7

Nov 14, 2017 9:23:16 GMT -7 @aceracing said:

I've always heard you shouldn't use Dawn for re-prep, because it will strip the existing wax from the bores, and you actually want it to remain. I've seen car wash formulations recommended instead, since they are designed to clean dirt, but leave the wax unharmed.

It's hard to judge the amount of wax you're using without seeing. I think it's very easy to use too much, though. Also, you want to wipe the wax off after it hazes, so it's just a very thin layer that should be left behind to cure.

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BASX Wheel Re-prep Question Nov 14, 2017 13:14:29 GMT -7 via Tapatalk

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Post by Mr. B Racing on Nov 14, 2017 13:14:29 GMT -7

Nov 14, 2017 9:23:16 GMT -7 @aceracing said:

Your wax most likely is good but it is taking a long time to dry because of the amount of wax you used. Dawn will remove any wax from your wheels. A good automotive car wash will clean the wheels and not remove any wax. If you used a pipe cleaner dipped in the wax you are using to much wax. Only a small amount of wax is needed for a light coat that will dry and haze over fairly fast. You might try the Evolution no scratch wheel bore swabs to apply the wax. They work well for buffing the wax out too. A pipe cleaner works too for buffing but you have to be careful not to scratch the wheel bore with the center wire. That is why I won’t put a pipe cleaner in my wheel bores because the chance of scratching the bores is too great. Hope this helps.

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