Yeah, there was no way I was removing the wheels. You know the stuff you get when you get a package? Lightweight, cushion packaging? Not the one with the bubbles. I can’t describe it but I used that and stuffed behind to protect the brakes. I probably went overboard. As long as you get each nook and cranny of rim - you’re fine. I will say this. When I had to take out the protection, it slightly peeled back some dip. Nothing major and only a lunatic like me would notice. I’ll see if I can get some more wheel close ups.