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Protection for new Tacoma TRD Pro wheels

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by TacoWI, Jun 9, 2021.

  1. Jun 9, 2021 at 8:04 PM
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    TacoWI

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    I just had new 16” 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro wheels installed on my 2020 Off Road. They look awesome and I want to try to keep them that way. Does anyone have any suggestions regarding coatings, sealants or wax to help protect them while keeping the satin finish intact? I live in Wisconsin so they will see road salt unfortunately. Thanks for any advice.

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    TacoWI, Jun 9, 2021
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  2. Jun 9, 2021 at 8:07 PM
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    3JOH22A

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    In my experience the factory wheel finish is pretty tough. No special treatment needed if all it sees is road salt on pavement. And if you take the truck off road, those wheels will get gouged no matter what.
     
    3JOH22A, Jun 9, 2021
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  3. Jun 10, 2021 at 4:40 AM
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    AMarkham40

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    I use Pinnacle Black Label Wheeling Coating once a year on my TRD Beadlocks. Haven't needed a bottle of wheel cleaner since. Only soap & water. Still look new after 7 years.
     
    AMarkham40, Jun 10, 2021
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  4. Jun 10, 2021 at 7:54 AM
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    I’ve used Carpro Dlux with good success on our 4Runner that has the TRD Pro wheels. Doesn’t add shine but makes the wheel darker.
     
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  5. Jun 10, 2021 at 1:16 PM
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    Agree, if you want to keep your TRD wheels this way, never take it off road. Keep your old set of wheels for that purpose. Just swap them out on off road trips.
     
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  6. Jun 10, 2021 at 1:37 PM
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    I cannot tell if the OP's wheel are gloss or not but with the 4runner Pro wheels, they will start looking chalky and the red lettering will fade. I found that out the hard way. Even if highway use only the wheels need protection.
     
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  7. Jun 11, 2021 at 9:32 PM
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    Thanks for the advice everyone!
     
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  8. Sep 6, 2021 at 4:35 PM
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    I just used FW1 Wash and Wax for the first time on my wheels and am impressed. They are the 17in matte instead of the 16in gloss, but I would imagine it would clean/protect the same.

    Pic is after 200+ Highway miles traveled post-wash.

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    jharr125, Sep 6, 2021
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  9. Sep 8, 2021 at 9:50 AM
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    I have used: Meg's Fast Finish or Collinite Insulator wax on wheels, now I use Griots Cermanic Speed shine - works perfectly.
     
    BRBNNEAT, Sep 8, 2021
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  10. Sep 8, 2021 at 9:55 AM
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    I was also worried, and I scratched mine immediately off roading. i suppose i could just paint them or sharpy the scratches, but I stopped worrying and learned to love the bomb.
     
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  11. Sep 10, 2021 at 8:16 PM
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  12. Sep 30, 2021 at 4:59 PM
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    Heard good stuff about this in the past! Nice to know someone who used it!!!
     
    mose1117, Sep 30, 2021
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