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Title: Carbon Collective Platinum Wheels - Review
Post by: james eddie on July 20, 2014, 10:50:41 pm
A fantastic product, worth every penny.

The product came to my attention after reading the reviews online and seeing the photos posted on Instagram (instagram.com/carboncollective), all of which were very impressive.

Application - Fairly straight forward, instructions read - ensure wheels are clean and free of waxes, oils and dressings. Then apply a few drops to a lint free applicator and spread evenly, one wheel at a time. I found that more drops were required but i guess thats the price for being particular (OCD) or running 18" wheels.

Maintenance - a quick wipe with shampoo and the coating should last 2 YEARS (fingers crossed, only time will tell)!  they recommend you avoid any contact with an acid wheel cleaner. seems sensible considering.

Progress - So far the wheels have been coated for 4 months and the results are still top-draw. No concerns or doubts from me  :smiley:.

I will post some photos shortly to give everyone an idea of the results and follow up the review in a couple of months. Otherwise Google it.
Title: Re: Carbon Collective Platinum Wheels - Review
Post by: simonp on July 21, 2014, 07:28:44 am
Got any more stuff you wanna plug?
Title: Re: Carbon Collective Platinum Wheels - Review
Post by: james eddie on July 21, 2014, 10:06:55 pm
No.. just sharing some info. So many products on the market, difficult to choose.

Anyone else used this product or got any alternatives?
Title: Re: Carbon Collective Platinum Wheels - Review
Post by: bluo on July 21, 2014, 10:44:45 pm
Can this be used on brake calipers to protect the paint??
Title: Re: Carbon Collective Platinum Wheels - Review
Post by: MC71 on July 21, 2014, 10:47:33 pm
Seems like a sales pitch to me!  :stupid:

Poorboys FTW and finished off with Collinite 476 or Gtechniq C5. :happy2:
Title: Re: Carbon Collective Platinum Wheels - Review
Post by: james eddie on July 21, 2014, 11:04:26 pm
Quote from: bluo on July 21, 2014, 10:44:45 pm
Can this be used on brake CALIPERs to protect the paint??

Not sure, haven't heard anyone use it for that but who knows. They seem to recommend wheels and exhausts. But the instructions state it's suitable for painted, powder coated, bear metal, aluminium and stainless steel surfaces.

Title: Re: Carbon Collective Platinum Wheels - Review
Post by: james eddie on July 21, 2014, 11:12:30 pm
Quote from: MC71 on July 21, 2014, 10:47:33 pm
Seems like a sales pitch to me!  :stupid:

Poorboys FTW and finished off with Collinite 476 or Gtechniq C5. :happy2:

fair enough, probably my marketing background rubbing off!

what's the longevity like on these?
Title: Re: Carbon Collective Platinum Wheels - Review
Post by: rich83 on July 21, 2014, 11:12:49 pm
Quote from: MC71 on July 21, 2014, 10:47:33 pm
Seems like a sales pitch to me!  :stupid:

Poorboys FTW and finished off with Collinite 476 or Gtechniq C5. :happy2:

Thats what I thought but i cant see any obvious connection, so happy to leave it up  :happy2:
Title: Re: Carbon Collective Platinum Wheels - Review
Post by: TForrest94 on July 27, 2014, 08:01:05 pm
I can vouch for this as well, had it on my dynamics for 3 months and only jet wash the wheels and they are spotless!

Quote from: bluo on July 21, 2014, 10:44:45 pm
Can this be used on brake CALIPERs to protect the paint??

Yes it can I'm pretty sure it's for wheels calipers and even exhausts I'm yet to apply it to the other two as I thought if test for 6 months first