Getting into the weeds here, but...anyone wax their chrome valve covers? I've seen several rusty/corroded Stage 1 covers and want to avoid that. Then I read that some waxes will discolor at higher temps. Since the engine gets much hotter than say, a bumper, the higher temperature issue is a possibility. I contacted Turtle Wax and they were no help. Reject says their sealant is good to about 450 F. Comments?
Thanks - I want to use a wax/sealant, not a polish. The covers are NOS and look perfect so I just want to preserve them. I tried 3 different products on a junk (Harley) chrome piece, put them in the oven and went to 350. One did better then the others so I'm going with that: Turtle Max Wax with Graphene. John - the stuff you reference has this so I'll use it for cleaning later: "Acrylic Sealant will help prolong the rust-free appearance on chrome wheels, bumpers, trim and accessories"
How did it taste? I wax my Harley’s exhaust and never thought about discoloration. Luckily it didn’t.
Motorcycle guys use simichrome. It removes the bluing. The only thing I do to chrome covers is wipe them down with some WD-40 occasionally. Unless they're out in the elements, I doubt they're going to start rusting on your car
I bought and used this on my new car back in June of 2023, https://www.amazon.com/303-Graphene...1-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1 I can't believe how the water still beads up, it's been close to a year. After I wash my car, it's easier to just run it on the highway for 10 minutes and the car blows dry. Just a little touchup with a micro fiber towel and I am done. The durability is amazing.
Yeah - its amazing how new technology has enhanced paint protection! Good thing too with the price of paint hitting the stratosphere!
How hard is it to apply? I use Adam's products and they offer several graphene coatings but from the description sound like it is a PITA to apply correctly. Been meaning to try some out but I've been too busy.
The waxes I used were super easy. The trick is that you have to let them sit for 24+ hours before you wipe them off. Apply, wait a day or more, buff off. And the dried wax comes off super easy.
Very easy to apply. You have to shake it well. Just like car wax. Put it on, wait a few minutes for it to dry, then buff off.
Thanks Larry, I may try it. Just don't have a ton of free time right now but it sounds like it's worth a try. BTW you at least clay barred the car first, right?
My 2 cents - they always tell you to clay bar the car before application. Its a generic response for people who commute in their car. Has your car been sitting outside for hours a week? Is it exposed to dirt and weather? I would not worry about it. The spray Larry used is easy on easy off. Its also very quick. 5-8 minutes is all I spend when I do a detail spray. this is the perfect product if you don't have a ton of free time!
You asked? The look did not change much, but you can feel that two of the waxes melted/burned off. The Max Wax still feels "slick". Yeah, the wife was not happy about the stink! Here is the piece after the oven and the three sealants used:
I disagree. New cars from the factory have over spray on them. Not to mention contaminants that landed on the pait during transportation from final assembly. I guarantee you will see a difference if you clay bar a new car. But it's not a big deal if you didn't do it Larry. But I would recommend trying it the next time you want to apply a sealant/wax.
