AIO good for plastic wheel well parts?

Bill D

Bill D

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I still seem to have trouble with dust building up in my dressed wheel wells even with using 303,( think they said it's not supposed to attract dust). Anyway, I was wondering if applying AIO to the plastic parts of the wheel wells is ok. I'm hoping they will retain their sheen a retard dust well, will also eliminate having to reapply a dressing especially after it rains. Luckily I only have my 2 front wheel wells to do, my backs are lined with an indoor/outdoor carpet like material.



Will the AIO work? Should I top with SG for good measure?

;)





TIA
 
Yep, you can use AIO for that type of plastic stuff. On my Audis I top it off with BFII instead of SG. Don't think there'd be a PROBLEM with SG though.



Generally, I've found I can use AIO on everything, even materials where it's a :nono .



For similar applications on OTHER vehicles, I DO top it with SG, but on the Audis and the Jag I really do prefer the BF. Easier to get a uniform look with BF, too. Well worth the less impressive durability, IMO. PUPP works OK too, but it isn't as "rich black" a look as the BF.
 
I use AIO on my exterior black plastic trim on door handles, side mirrors, moldings etc... with great results and no real dust attraction.



I think AIO is a little too much money to use for wheel wells in my opinion. Plus, given their location, they're bound to get dusty ASAP!



People like Engine Kote for a nice sheen in wheel wells.



If you do a search, you'll find some good advice as well as cool pics.
 
Thanks guys,



I'm assuming the AIO might come out to be economical because it won't wash off in rain and leave the wells dull like with using dressings?
 
Bill D- I've learned not to presume about whether something is "economical" for other people :o but it's inexpensive enough for me. I *DO* suggest that you top it with something like the SG/BFII though, as AIO by itself doesn't last that long, especially when you have some road-dirt that you have to clean out of your wheelwells with a strong product.



Engine Coat is a different way of going about this, and while some people do like it, others were unhappy with the way it "ages". A better solution along this line might be Griot's Undercarriage Spray. It works fine for me, but it's messy stuff if you get careless with it (it's HEAVY on the silicon!).
 
Bill, I use Engine Kote on my wheel wells and like it a lot, but I have a question. Did you apply the 303, wait, then buff off the excess? I was just reading some tips from 303's website and they specifically mentioned that you must buff the 303 after it sits. They say when you do that you "extend the life of the product and enhace dust-repelling properties. If you don't buff it, it will attract dust". I never really knew that. Just a thought:nixweiss
 
Accumulator and Stick King,



Thanks for the help info, Brian, I think I did buff the 303 but maybe couldn't reach into the spots that got the dirtiest.



I will try the 303 again and will be sure to thoroughly buff every spot of the wheel wells ( thank God, only 2 to worry about!) If I still get the dusting issue will try Accumulator's suggestion of the AIO topped with SG.



Interesting experiment now about to take place :)
 
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