Notices
2004 - 2008 F150 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Ford F150's with 5.4 V8, 4.6 V8 engine
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Painted wheels--wax them?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 03:10 PM
  #1  
aquaman's Avatar
aquaman
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,006
Likes: 0
From: San Jose, CA
Painted wheels--wax them?

This just dawned on me... I have factory 18" forged aluminum wheels that are painted in between the 'spoke' openings.

Are we supposed to wax them to keep the clearcoat from being messed up long term?

I have painted steel wheels on a 24yr old Toyota of mine. The paint is all faded/worn off already and it looks like crap.

Would waxing help keep all that brake dust from sticking? My front wheels are always a brown mess after about a couple of weeks of 'normal' driving.
 
Reply
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 03:57 PM
  #2  
fitz888's Avatar
fitz888
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
Yes keep them waxed
 
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2009 | 06:55 AM
  #3  
2005FX4SCREW's Avatar
2005FX4SCREW
New User
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Yup....wax the whole thing. It makes getting the brake dust off easier too just don't use any harsh wheel cleaners.
 
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2009 | 11:53 AM
  #4  
Ryan50hrl's Avatar
Ryan50hrl
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 7,698
Likes: 4
From: Neenah, Wisconsin
Ceramic brake pads would fix the dust problem too....
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
2001SuperDuty
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
15
Nov 9, 2011 06:38 AM
mattd17
2004 - 2008 F150
12
Dec 2, 2008 08:17 AM
ErnieX
Appearance & Dress-Up
15
Sep 11, 2007 03:59 PM
85vanman
Paint & Bodywork
2
May 18, 2004 09:28 PM
PCWest13
Appearance & Dress-Up
6
Aug 19, 2003 11:38 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:15 PM.

story-0
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Slideshow: The VelociRaptor Expedition gains a lift, upgraded suspension, Brembo brakes, and trail-ready equipment while retaining the stock 440-horsepower EcoBoost V6.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:01:55


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-2
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-7
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE