Vaseline Fuchs +1

[BrokeMyCar]

Just Vaseline'ed my Fuchs for the first time today - applied with finger, let sit for 20 minutes, rubbed off with an old shirt - and I highly endorse this approach!

The improvement is staggering.

Babak

[slodave]

Ok, on the black or the lip? I have searched and never found the answer. Thanks!

[BrokeMyCar]

- on the Black. It doesn't seem to have any effect on the lip or the centre-cap.

[slodave]

Thank you! What to do about the lip? Mine has this funny haze look. BTW, I did try a little on the lip and the black on one rim tonight. It did have a dramatic effect on the black.

Dave

[BrokeMyCar]

I don't rightly know about the lip - mine usually cleans up nicely with the regular whole-car wash / pressure-water. Anyone else have any suggestions?

[rdrr]

I've used Vaseline on the anodized lip and found that it worked really well. I have to reapply once a month to keep them looking good. If not, the spots (like waterspots) start to reappear.

[imcarthur]

It works on the black & gives a nice satin-type finish but the dramatic results are on the silver anodized part where it performs a minor miracle.

Ian

[ejames19]

Any before and after photo's? Going to try this weekend.

[Rot 911]

I've always done the entire wheel, black, silver, all of it. Looks great. I just use an old rag to apply it liberally to the wheel. When I am done with all four wheels I take another old rag and buff off the excess.

[DaddyGlenn]

Very interesting. I've never heard of this. Looking forward to some before and after shots.

[BrokeMyCar]

Wow, now I can't wait to try it out on the rims. I got a little on the edges and it seemed to have minimal effect - maybe my rims are already clean enough.

I don't have the camera this week for an "after" - but even if I did my lugnuts are embarrassing. =) Anyone else have a before/after? If not I'll see if I can borrow one tonight.

Babak

[jasam]

Pictures pictureS!!!!!!

[bhyde]

Originally posted by DaddyGlenn
Very interesting. I've never heard of this. Looking forward to some before and after shots.

Being new to the whole Porsche thing, I actually read the owners manual. After spending about 3 hours rereading the Heating and Ventilation section in disbelief, I gave up and went to the Care section. Believe it or not, right there on page 60, was the following:

"Every three month (after regular cleaning) the wheels should be be coated with petroleum jelly. Rub it in firmly with a soft cloth. etc."

Gotta give it a try. Since I haven't cleaned my wheel yet, I'll take some before and after pix.

[imcarthur]

Pics? Why? Just try it yourself & see.

Wash the wheel - mild soap only, please. When dried, they will be streaked with different hues of silver due to anodizing breakdown. Apply Vaseline & wipe off.

And yes, it's in the manual & has been discussing at length here & Pano & Fixin' etc etc.

Ian

[Tut]

I've tried vaseline (owner's manual) and wax (per recommendation of John Paterek). Prefer wax.

[bhyde]

Originally posted by imcarthur
Pics? Why? Just try it yourself & see.
Ian

Because someone asked, and I'm bored. Is that ok?

before


after


Should be able to get into those tight parking spots now...

[imcarthur]

Originally posted by bhyde
Should be able to get into those tight parking spots now...

Astroglide might be better for that.

Ian

[bhyde]

Astroglide? I don't want wheels that taste funny...

I have three more wheels. Any experiments?

[Fellowship]

Not sure if it is in the manual, but I use it on the black targa bar as well. No issues.

[imcarthur]

bhyde

It looks like your Fuchs need a dose of Wurth Satin Black. Mine were about the same as yours & a couple of rattle cans later, they look great.

Ian