Wonder Wheels Wheel Sealant 300ml - Repels Brake Dust, Dirt & Grime

Wonder Wheels 500ml | Halfords UK Wonder Wheels 500ml | Halfords UK

Our test of summer tyres was postponed before it had even started, but we’d completed most of our annual look at winter designs before travel restrictions began to bite. Wonder Wheels Original is the number one selling and multiple award winning alloy wheel cleaner. It is designed to cut through dirt, grease and brake dust instantly. For use on lacquered heels, steel wheels and plastic wheel trims with outstanding results. A winner more than a decade ago, there’s something pleasingly old school about this hard wheel wax. It may have won in the past, but it has been up and down since then. Conditions obviously suited it this year, given that it was able to match our champion on the rim. Application is just like a bodywork wax: apply, and buff after five minutes. One for the wheel-wax purists. Our test of 225/45 R17 rubber was hit by the same travel restrictions as the winter tyres, with braking being the sole dry run we conducted, but we managed to complete all the other tests in Ivalo, Finland, and Hanover, Germany. This sector is growing fast, and several makers were unable to take part because they have new designs launching later in 2021.The US producer pioneered this form of sealant for wheel rims following the success of its Shield product for automotive body paint. As with all of Armor All’s competitors here, there’s a bit more effort required to apply Brake Dust Repellent, which again needs the wheel to be thoroughly cleaned first. Also, the treated item has to be left for at least an hour without being touched. Overnight is best if you can spare the time. Armor All claims that Brake Dust Repellent lasts only four weeks, yet we saw that it was still working after six, if not quite so effectively as our winning Wonder Wheels. The competition has caught up, but this is still a great product. The Wonder Wheels Original Wheel Kit contains 4 products to clean, revitalise and seal your wheels and tyres. The Wonder Wheels Wheel Sealant is a revolutionary instant wheel sealant which leaves an invisible, protective shield over the wheel surfaces, creating a barrier against the build-up of stubborn break dust, road grime and dirt. For our test we applied a range of products to a large wheel, and monitored grime build-up over six weeks. We took price into account, including the long-lasting nature of hard waxes, and how easy they were to apply. Verdict These products go by many names, but all aim to keep your wheels looking good for longer. Which is best? We tried 12 over a month to reveal the real grime busters.