Notices
ScoobyNet General General Subaru Discussion

Anyone used "wonder wheels" cleaner on gold alloys

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 25, 2001 | 11:24 PM
  #1  
sKunk's Avatar
sKunk
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 799
Likes: 0
From: Edinburgh
Post

anyone?
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2001 | 11:45 PM
  #2  
mbc's Avatar
mbc
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,111
Likes: 0
Post

yes
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2001 | 11:48 PM
  #3  
sKunk's Avatar
sKunk
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 799
Likes: 0
From: Edinburgh
Post

Are they still gold?
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2001 | 12:29 AM
  #4  
jimi's Avatar
jimi
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,407
Likes: 0
From: Herts
Talking

HI i found WW to be really good on my gold wheels.

JIM
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2001 | 05:06 AM
  #5  
9000RPM's Avatar
9000RPM
Scooby Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Smile

I've used them on white painted alloys for a couple of years with no problems whatsoever. The fact thy're gold shouldn't make any difference. But don't sue me if I'm wrong!
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2001 | 08:11 AM
  #6  
Jake's Avatar
Jake
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 1,621
Likes: 0
From: North London, Xbox Live Gamer Tag: Jake Shiney
Wink

I used it on my Prodrive ST2's and it ruined one of them now I dont use anything but soap and water. If you clean them reguarly you dont need wheel cleaner.
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2001 | 10:34 AM
  #7  
Crispin's Avatar
Crispin
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 534
Likes: 0
Post

I used it on my 16" Speedlines on my old Williams 3, I used it a couple of times and noticed a tiny bit of gold colouring in the residue that washed off (I was very scared the first time I used it) So after about three or four goes I stopped, I reckon if you used it a lot it would remove the gold eventually - all depends on the thickness of the paint I spose - but IMHO - tread carefully...
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2001 | 10:50 AM
  #8  
sKunk's Avatar
sKunk
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 799
Likes: 0
From: Edinburgh
Post

Thanks guys
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2001 | 10:53 AM
  #9  
Steve Perriam's Avatar
Steve Perriam
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 4,983
Likes: 0
Cool

been using wonder wheels on my gold alloys since new...about 18 months now.

not a single problem. highly recommend it.

steve
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2001 | 11:08 AM
  #10  
alistair's Avatar
alistair
Scooby Senior
 
Joined: Oct 1998
Posts: 2,015
Likes: 0
Post

I've been using WW on gold alloys for 3 years with no problems - but I always rinse it off thoroughly with a pressure washer.

It does strip the laquer off the brake calipers and causes them to rust though.
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2001 | 01:32 PM
  #11  
mbc's Avatar
mbc
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,111
Likes: 0
Post

no probs at all so far
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2001 | 01:35 PM
  #12  
MyDreamCar's Avatar
MyDreamCar
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Post

I have gold OZ's on mine and Ive used WW once in the last 3 months (cause im paranoid) - i would say if u used a small amount for really stubborn brake dust it shouldnt give you a problem - just make sure you use the minimum and wash it off really well afterwards!

Phil
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2001 | 02:36 PM
  #13  
Ian Griffiths's Avatar
Ian Griffiths
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 302
Likes: 0
Post

Caused my calipers to rust so I only use it where absolutely necessary now.
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2001 | 04:21 PM
  #14  
Mal K's Avatar
Mal K
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 980
Likes: 0
From: Darlington
Post

Top notch stuff. You don't need to use it every wash, maybe every 2-3 months. Mal
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2001 | 05:50 PM
  #15  
andrewdelvard's Avatar
andrewdelvard
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 3,079
Likes: 0
From: Plymouth
Post

Just be very careful how long you leave it on for. Bit too strong in my opinion.
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2001 | 07:12 PM
  #16  
grahamstocker's Avatar
grahamstocker
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 805
Likes: 0
Smile

Used it on gold wheels every week for two years no worries. Just rinse off with plenty of water.
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2001 | 07:13 PM
  #17  
ash1's Avatar
ash1
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 1,962
Likes: 0
Post

I've used them on my gold wheels and no problems - still can't get all the brake dust off them though.

Just follow the manufacturers guidelines and it should be okay.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
KAS35RSTI
Subaru
27
Nov 4, 2021 07:12 PM
greg320
Non Car Related Items For sale
6
Oct 11, 2015 11:44 AM
Ganz1983
Subaru
5
Oct 2, 2015 09:22 AM
mistermexican
General Technical
2
Oct 1, 2015 04:30 PM
Pro-Line Motorsport
Car Parts For Sale
2
Sep 29, 2015 07:36 PM




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 08:51 PM.