In later years VW started using rust inhibiting wax on many surfaces
including the engine and transmission. Most of these coating have been
removed from weather, time, and folks who cleaned things too much. Most do
not restore these coatings or rely on paint. The wax can attract dirt so on
visible stuff like wheels tends to get removed.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Eric Caron
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2014 6:52 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Paint questions

On Mar 6, 2014, at 10:53 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:

> The black finish with the waxy
> coating made for a very durable steel wheel. Once they are pointed any
> color heat and brake dust will be enemies

What is this waxy coating?  Is this just a strong car wax on top of the
black paint?

This info and opinions are appreciated!

Eric Caron
85 GL Auto Westfalia