- Hey, what's up guys?
Welcome back to another episode
of "Chemical Guys Detail Garage."
Summer's finally here which means
we want to make sure to protect our rides.
So what better way to start off
than start off with our wheels?
Now if you got a beautiful car
and you have a beautiful set of wheels,
you want to make sure they're shiny and protected.
So make sure to stay tuned on today's video
where I show you guys how to do that.
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All right, so like I mentioned,
it's summer, it's finally here,
and we're getting exposed to a lot of heavy UV rays
which means that you want to make sure
to protects your vehicle.
So today's focus is going to be our wheels.
Now the wheels, just like your paint
and any other part of your vehicle,
is exposed to those harsh UV rays.
So you want to make sure that not only is your paint,
but your wheels and your tires are also protected as well.
So today we're going to be using a MAXcoat Wheel Guard.
Now MAXcoat Wheel Guard, it's a sealant design for your rims
and your wheels so that you can go ahead
and protect them from the harsh UV rays,
and protect them from any kind of contamination
such as dirt, grime, and especially brake dust.
Now when it comes to summer,
like I mentioned, we're getting a lot of UV rays,
so your wheels are going to be exposed to a lot of UV rays.
The last thing you want to worry about
is having premature paint failure or wheel failure.
Especially if your wheels are coated with any kind of paint
or any kind of clear coat,
you want to make sure that these wheels are protected
so that they stay looking their best for years to come.
So with that being said,
we're going to proceed to apply
MAXcoat Wheel Guard to our wheels.
So before we begin,
I do want to mention that we have
already cleaned the wheels before this video.
So we cleaned it using Diablo Wheel Gel.
We use Diablo Wheel Gel to clean the surface of the wheel,
and that's just to make sure we get all that grime, dirt,
any kind of brake dust that's on the surface off of it
so that when we will apply our coat of MAXcoat,
it applies evenly and applies directly to the surface,
and we get the best bond possible.
Secondly, we cleaned the tires using our All Clean.
Now All Clean is a citrus-based, all-purpose cleaner
that works out amazing at deeply exfoliating the rubber.
So it gets rid of any kind of brake dust, grime,
previous coats of dressing that are on there
that may interfere with that bond of tire dressing.
So now that we've saved ourself
the time of cleaning the wheels,
now we can jump straight into it.
So now it's time for us to open up
our jar here of our MAXcoat.
Now I'm going to take off the top here.
And I want you guys to realize the texture of this product.
Now the product, the MAXcoat Wheel Guard,
it has slightly somewhat of a pasty slash cream wax texture.
Now with this right here, it applies just like a cream.
So what you want to do is you want
to grab yourself a microfiber applicator,
preferably black simply because the black ones
we dedicate for wheel purposes.
So all we want to do is simply dunk it in there
and just get a good amount of product onto our applicator.
You don't need to go crazy with it.
You just need to saturate the applicator here.
And now that I have that done,
I'm just simply going to apply it to the surface.
As you guys can see, it applies nice and evenly.
It almost applies just like a regular cream wax
such as Butter Wet Wax.
It applies nicely and finely.
And what this product does is it's going to settle
onto the surface of the wheel,
and it's going to create a durable shield of protection.
Now like I mentioned,
it's going to create a protection shield
that's going to prevent stuff like dirt, grime, brake dust,
especially brake dust from clinging
onto the surface of the wheel
so that your wheel stays looking better for much longer.
And it also protects it from those harsh UV rays.
So simply because your wheels are those areas
that you don't really necessarily pay attention to,
you want to make sure to pay attention to them
because just like your vehicle is and your paint is,
it's exposed to the sun just like any other part
of your vehicle on the exterior.
So you want to make sure that these go protected.
Especially if you have some very expensive wheels,
you want to make sure that those wheels don't go bad.
You don't want to spend thousands of dollars
on a beautiful set of wheels,
and then not take care of them properly,
and then they leading to premature failure
as far as the clear coat.
You can use MAXcoat Wheel Guard on a variety of wheels,
mainly on glossy wheels.
So if you have any kind of chrome, painted,
powder coated, aluminum, all that stuff,
it's going to work out amazing at protecting them.
Now for wheels like this,
these kinds of have
somewhat of a painted slash kinda machined finished.
They have a machined finished towards the front,
and then the sides are painted.
But at the end of the day,
they're all clear coated.
So you want to make sure to protect them.
Like I mentioned, these work on a variety of glossy wheels.
For these wheels, it's going to protect them
from premature clear coat failure
which is going to make them last longer
and so that they don't look all peeling
and stuff in the future.
If you have chrome, or stainless steel wheels,
or any of those kind of metal wheels for that matter,
it's going to prevent oxidation.
As you guys know with these harsh UV rays,
any kind of metal trims and stuff like that,
they're super prone to the sun
because they get oxidized,
and they get all cloudy looking,
and they don't have that rich, vibrant look anymore.
So now that I'm done applying MAXcoat Wheel Guard
to the whole entire wheel,
we applied it to the whole entire wheel
and now we can let it sit.
So we're going to go to let that sit
from anywhere from about five to 10 minutes.
Ideally, the longer that you let it sit,
the more it's going to flash
and the more it's going to bond to the surface.
But you don't have to let it sit
for any more than 10 minutes.
So I'm going to put my cap back on.
Just in the meantime so that I don't
get any kind of contamination fly into my jar here.
I'm going to set that down,
and we're going to come back in 10 minutes
and wipe it off so that you guys can see the results.
All right, so now that we let the coat of MAXcoat
sit on the surface for about 10 minutes,
it's time for us to buff it off.
Now we're going to be using
these high-quality microfiber towels.
Now these towels, I love them
because they have two different sides.
They have a nice fluffy side on one side,
and they have a flattened nap on the other side
which makes it ideal for stuff like this,
buffing off sealants, waxes, stuff like that,
it works out amazing
because it also has a nice silk edging.
So even if your wheels are brand new
or they have very sensitive wheels,
these towels are perfect for buffing off those coats.
So what I'm going to do here is I'm going to fold it into fours.
And then what I'm going to do is simply buff off the coat.
And this product, it's super easy to use,
it wipes right off just like a regular wax,
and it lasts a very long time on the surface.
Remember, MAXcoat Wheel Guard,
pretty much what it is as opposed
to a regular wax or sealant,
this has high-temperature resistant properties to it.
So just like your calipers turn out hot brake dust,
it's going to prevent that brake dust
from sticking onto the surface,
and then any kind of future etching
that happens onto the surface of your wheel.
So very gently, I'm just going to wipe off this coat
and show you guys that nice high gloss finish.
Remember this product is a sealant,
so it does contain gloss enhancers
that gives your wheel a much deeper shine.
So not only is it protecting your wheel,
but it's also giving it a super deep shine.
And just like that,
we buff off that coat of MAXcoat Wheel Guard
and unveil that nice high gloss shine.
As you guys can see,
the wheel has a nice, very high shine finish to it.
And it's super smooth so that any kind of water,
dirt, grime, and brake dust doesn't want to stick to it.
So it makes it super slick.
One pro tip for you guys that are savvy detailers
or you love going above and beyond for your car
is if you have a brand-new set of wheels
or if you haven't mounted the wheels,
coat the barrel of the wheel as well.
Or if you have an open wheel
and have easy access to getting into the barrel,
I highly recommend applying a coat
of MAXcoat Wheel Guard to the barrel
because it's going to prevent brake dust
from sticking onto there.
So not only just the surface of your wheel is protected,
but also the barrel as well
because as you guys know,
that area is what gets the most brake dust.
But most times we often think about just the exterior
of the wheel just so that looks good.
But like I mentioned,
if you want to get the best protection
and you want to get the best results out of your MAXcoat,
put it on the barrel as well
and you'll get that nice high gloss shine
on the barrel as well.
All right guys, so now that we're done with our wheel
and they're shining and protected,
now it's time to show some love to our tires here.
Now we cannot forget about our tires.
You guys love putting tire shine,
but I feel like not often people realize
that when you apply a tire shine to your tires,
you also protect them.
And what better way to protect them
by using an oil-based dressing such as Hybrid VO7.
Now Hybrid VO7, it's an oil-based dressing
which means it's going to penetrate deep into the rubber
and give a deep coat of conditioning
and a long-lasting coat of protection.
So the reason I love using this
is because it enhances a super wet, high gloss finish
which I love my tires looking super wet and high gloss.
And it also protects them from those harsh UV rays.
And as you guys know, it's very easy to apply tire shine.
Grab yourself a foam applicator,
give yourself about four sprays,
and simply go out and apply it to your tire.
And watch as that nice, high gloss shine comes right out.
And those four sprays are more than enough.
want to make sure to get the whole wall,
make sure that's protected.
Because remember, this is pretty much what's going to be
getting attacked by those harsh UV rays,
the outside part of your tires.
It makes a huge difference when you apply this tire shine
in terms of maintaining the look of your tires
by keeping that brand-new look and feel.
And it also pretty much just gives it a nice kind of pop
whenever you're done detailing your ride.
All right guys, and just like that,
we applied a coat of the Hybrid VO7 to our tires.
As you guys can see, super deep wet shine.
It really gives the tire a much more blacker depth.
It gives it a super high shine finish,
and ultimately, it's the protection that it gives.
Now remember, so not only do our tires look great,
but they're also protected from those harsh UV rays,
and they're resistant to drying, cracking, and fading.
The reason I'm applying Hybrid VO7 to my tires
is because Hybrid VO7 is a high gloss, oil-based tire shine
that also has sealant technology.
So it's going to shield the tires.
So it's going to create a durable shield of protection
that protects it from any kind of the elements.
So check it out, looks amazing.
Our wheels look amazing,
and all in together,
it looks amazing as far as the wheel and the tire.
So it looks great,
and it's fully protected now against those harsh UV rays.
Remember, this video is about protecting your wheels
from the harsh summer rays to come.
And you want to make sure that you have
something on your wheels and on your tires
because what's going to happen is if you don't protect them,
if you don't put any kind of tire dressing on there,
they're going to be prone to all those harsh UV rays.
It's going to dry them out.
It's going to turn them brown,
and potentially even crack them which is going to lead to
you having to replace your tires prematurely,
and it's going to cost a lot more in the long run.
So make the right choice now.
Clean and protect your tires and wheels
and have them shiny and looking their best
for years to come.
All right guys, and that just about wraps it up.
Very easy, very quick.
I just thought I'd show you guys these two products.
Remember, MAXCoat Wheel Guard, Hybrid VO7 Tire Shine.
If you want the best for your wheels and protection,
go with these products.
If you guys liked this video,
make sure to give us the thumbs up.
If you guys want to pick up any of the products
that we use today,
make sure to visit our website, ChemicalGuys.com.
As always, my name is Joey.
This is "Chemical Guys Detail Garage."
We'll see you guys next time.
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