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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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Do you know of some easy (relatively) way of keeping your wheels clean, mine are alway's caked in brake dust and salt, with a little cow crap thrown in for good measure. What i'm really after is a painless way to keep them looking clean, idealy some sort of magic spray on potion, that make's the ****e just rinse of when you wash them, or even better a spray that would stop the grime building up to start with. PLEASE HELP, one desperately dirty wheel owner (well four actually).
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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Use Megiurs (available at Halfords think thats how its spelt) wheel cleaner called "Hot Rims" and a decorating long bristled brush from homebase.

Then apply a good quality wax afterwards, buff and shine and it protects the wheels for a few weeks...then repeat
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 02:36 PM
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sainsburys own brand orange kitchen cleaner spray-thingy works very well and you have the added bonus of your wheels smelling nice!
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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That sound's like a good idea to me, thank's, and if it do'nt work it wo'nt matter cos me dog's will spend all day licking me wheel's, may try it on the whole car!!
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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Your dog eats oranges.......how odd.
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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Yes and grape's (love's em honestly) and yes ure right he is an odd thing.
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by King Eric
Use Megiurs (available at Halfords think thats how its spelt) wheel cleaner called "Hot Rims" and a decorating long bristled brush from homebase.

Then apply a good quality wax afterwards, buff and shine and it protects the wheels for a few weeks...then repeat
Totally agree ^^^^^^^^

Although Meguires "hot rims" can be bought on the internet for £6.99 a throw with free p&p, can't remember site now! I spray it on at the jet wash and then wash it off and ALL the brake dust/road grime/tar etc just goes. Maybe twice a year I use a brush or cloth to get a couple of stubborn bits off, then wax them again and that's all.

Try it mate, I tried loads before I found this one, you won't be disappointed, go on, you know you want to!
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 09:08 AM
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or "wonder wheels". haven't tried hot rims yet though so couldn't comment on that
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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Wonder wheels is a great product, but can be harsh.
Use a polymer sealant ie Meguiars NXT wax as this tends to stay on the wheel longer.
Lots of regular cleaning is the way really.


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