Vasoline on Fuchs?

[Neal Boysen]

I know, not another fuchs question, and yes I did a search and did not find a definitive answer.

So what does Vaseline on Fuchs do and what is the proper method of applying and removing? I.E. do you simply rub it on and then off or do you let it sit and then remove?

And if it makes any difference I have the original finish on my deep 6's. Thanks...

[stormmaster]

I think you would be better off just applying a coat of wax and buffing them off....Vaseline would tend to attract brake dust and road grime I would think...I have heard to the process...never understood it.

[Neal Boysen]

Don, I have thought the same of the brake dust/road grime issue, hopefully someone has an explaination...

[bigchillcar]

i think guys do this prior to car shows where they plan to trailer the car, but not drive it and pick up all the road dust..just brings out the luster.
ryan

[KFC911]

If you have an owners manual, that's where the vaseline treatment recommendation originates (I believe it's referred to as petroleum jelly in in the manual). I apply it with my fingers and let it penetrate overnight, then wipe it completely off.

[bigchillcar]

keith..this process is for the anodized fuchs, correct?
ryan

[porschenut]

You don't put Vaseline on the painted center part - only on the anodized rim. And you just rub it in and wipe it off - ALL off. If you collect dust/dirt then you've left too much on. When you're done, you should not be able to feel any greasiness at all. Therefore, use it sparingly. It really makes the anodized aluminum look great.

For the centers, which are painted, use wax.

[KFC911]

Yes. The anodizing is porous (but TOUGH)...that's why I let it penetrate for a bit...

ps: edited: Yes, what Dave said...just on the outer lips (damn, that sounds almost dirty ....)

[Neal Boysen]

Keith, I will check my owners manual. But what does this do to the finish?

[stormmaster]

well....mine will never see a trailer thats for sure....my centers are painted with rattle can paint....and I just have to polish the rims...and when I had my 70T with deep 6s....they were polished so I just had to polish those as well....guess thats why I never tried the petroleum jelly thing

[KFC911]

Originally posted by Neal Boysen
Keith, I will check my owners manual. But what does this do to the finish?

Someone more knowledgable will have to answer that, I just do it... my original wheels are still new looking, and I just want to keep them that way, so I "do as I'm told". I've seen others post that it can actually 'restore' wheels that have seen their better days.

[imcarthur]

Originally posted by KC911
that it can actually 'restore' wheels that have seen their better days.

Yes to that. I have 3 original Fuchs & one new one. Vaseline just polishes the new one, but it transforms the older ones.

Ian

[john walker's workshop]

it helps to take the milky, spotty finish away, from using the wrong wheel cleaner, etc.

[autobonrun]

Originally posted by KC911
Someone more knowledgable will have to answer that, I just do it... my original wheels are still new looking, and I just want to keep them that way, so I "do as I'm told". I've seen others post that it can actually 'restore' wheels that have seen their better days.

Although the owners manual for my 79SC makes no mention of vaseline (that I can find), the owners manual for my 96 993 states "Every three months you should coat the wheels with a non-corrosive grease (vaseline) after cleaning. Using a clean cloth thoroughly rub the grease into the surface".

Earlier in the manual it states "pitting may occur if metallic particles which cause contact corrosion (e.g. brass or copper in brake dust) are allowed to remain on the aluminum for too long."

From this I infer that the vaseline seals any pores in the metal and forms a protective layer against brake dust contacting the metal.

I had heard of using vaseline on wheels for quite a while but this was the first time I had seen it in a Porsche owner manual.

[bigchillcar]

well, i learned something new today..thought it was only for like concours detailing or something. time to get the vaseline out of the bedroom..
ryan

[charleskieffner]

my '87 owners manual states to use petroleum jelly on entire wheel. black inner and polished outer. follow the following directions to the letter.............get 6 pack of your favorite barley pops. open one, look at huge jar of vaseline, drink beer remembering when you were young and not married and what you could do with the jar w/your old girlfriend, take handful of vaseline and wipe over entire wheel. everywhere! take slug on barley pop, ask yourself what the hell am i doing, reread owners manual and assure yourself you read it right, take nice smooth diaper type cloth and rub vigourously! do this 3 more times. stand back, finish off barley pops and admire your work! works perfect and i was skeptical also. plus dust wipes right off easily and as a value added bonus...................ITS CHEAP!

[snbush67]

Is this considered porsche porn?

[bigchillcar]

island...you poor guy...you're about to join the infamous 'five figures club'! we need a life..
ryan

[imcarthur]

While nowhere near as fun as the description by Charles, here is what the 87 manual says:

Ian

[charleskieffner]

every 3 months sounds about right with my ex! there is something to be said about getting divorced after 20 years, having midlife crisis(what me worry!), buying a 20 year old cab guards red, hot rod (fell in love with 911's when i was 16), AND GETTING THE DROP DEAD 35 yr old GOOD LOOKING BLONDE W/MANDATORY 36D's girlfriend who loves washing porsche as much as going for a ride in it! wait til someone posts "HOW DO YOU WASH YOUR 911?" theres some stories i have about those experiences!!!! there are two items always in my garage..............RED DUCT TAPE and VASELINE...........think about it! why make washing/waxing your car boring??????????????? LOL!