Poorboy`s World Wheel Sealant

[ThrillHo]

I tried searching, but because of all the damn acronym usage on this website I haven`t been able to find much information on this product. I tried spelling it out, and then I even tried PB WWS, and all I got were a lot of waffle weave results...:hairpull



Rant aside, is this stuff as good as the reviews on DI say it is? I only ask because a) it`s onsale and b) NOTHING gets dirtier quicker than the wheels on my motorcycle and I`m tired of using harsh chemicals to clean them.



Link to the sale:

Poorboy`s World Wheel Sealant - 8 oz | Detailed Image (http://www.detailedimage.com/Poorboys-World-M1/Wheel-Sealant-P40/8-oz-S1/)

[imported_smprince1]

I use it and I think it`s a solid product for wheels. First you need to clean and polish your wheels, then I usually apply a few coats of PBs WS. It seems to hold up well and makes the wheels easier to keep clean.



Don`t get too caught up in the hype though, it`s not a miracle product. It works, but you`ll still need to wash your wheels to keep them clean. Some would argue you can just use a good high quality sealant with as good results.

[mrmatt]

I like this product and it works well for my needs. If its on sale I would buy it, also a little goes a long way. I use it on a BMW 335 and I have put a few coats on the wheels and it cuts down on the dust.



Since I`m using the sealant I just wash the wheels with soap, water and soft brush. Not harsh chemicals. However the dirt/dust does not just wash away.



In addition this product added a noticeably shinny finish on my wheels. They look wet and have got a few compliments after I have put a fresh coat of sealant on them.

[wascallyrabbit]

haven`t tried it. i just use fk1000p or upgp (also tried os) on my wheels seems to clean up easier. i wash my wheels regularly and don`t usually need more than onr to clean up the wheels.

[DM101]

WASH Rims as normal. Right before you apply your wheel sealant give them a IPA wipedown. This really helps your sealant to work.

[imported_FJF]

i just use fk1000p or upgp (also tried os) on my wheels seems to clean up easier.



Same here: 3x1000P to start and maintain with UPGP. Brake dust just slides off.

[ThrillHo]

Let me show you guys what I`m working with here. You guys with 4 wheels have it easy, as you have nothing obstructing your surface:



http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt209/Cbrandom1121/rearwheel1.jpg



I have to deal with chains, sprockets, swing arms, and brake discs :)



But seriously, see this nastiness that builds up? The wheels are a really nice slightly metal flaked purple when this brown dust isn`t caked all over them. I`m not looking to elimated the dust build up completely, but I basically don`t want to have to agitate the hell out of them each time I clean them. I`m just about to clean them for today`s ride, so I`ll try to snap an after shot as to what they look like clean. If you think the sealant will still help, I would totally be willing to do it.



Edit: for the other bikers out there, I know the Dunlop K630s suck, but they came on the bike and have a ton of tread life left, so I`m dealing with it for now :wall

[agpatel]

I would go with 1000P it is going to be more durable than PB, bc of higher flash off point, and will make the flake pop in the wheels.

[Big Leegr]

I think PB`s Wheel Sealant works well.



If you don`t want to rub in a sealant, maybe a spray wax after each wash might help. It wouldn`t last as long, but it would be quicker.



Even quicker might be those new "spray and walk away" sealants that are available from a few vendors. Haven`t tried any of them, though, so I can`t say how well they`d last.

[PSU 98]

I`ve never understood how this "Wheel Sealant" is any different than any other sealant product. Whatever you use on the paint, use on the wheels.

[agpatel]

Only thing I could think of is that a wheel sealant may not have the optical clarity and glow that a paint sealant would need, thus it could be formulated to be more robust.

[PSU 98]

Only thing I could think of is that a wheel sealant may not have the optical clarity and glow that a paint sealant would need, thus it could be formulated to be more robust.



Good point, but with many of the quality sealants giving a few months protection on the paint surface, is a separate product really needed? I understand the wheels see some of the worst contamination, but using a traditional sealant has always worked just as well for me.

[agpatel]

Not saying that it is needed as I use 1000P on my wheels also, but just looking at it from a different side that it does not have the same design criteria as a paint sealant would have.

[Tony1]

Could never understand the point of wheel sealants. Just use a sealant or wax that you already use. If the wheel sealant is so good why not use it on the whole car? Than it would just be a sealant. More marketing BS IMO. I tried Wheel Wax once. Besides being a PITA to remove it didn`t do anything I don`t already get out of Megs #20 and Collinite Insulator Wax which are my go to products on wheels.

[Dan]

I gave this stuff a shot this weekend. What blew me away was how good of a cleaner this stuff is. It literally melts baked on brake dust and tar. I`m not sure how well it could layer being such a strong cleaner. I compared it with DG501 and KAIO and neither cleaned as well. I`m doing a comparision test with EO Keep wheel Kleen, we`ll see how it stacks up.