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cleaning wheels.......
hi all,just washed my car and found that i have a build up of brake dust and salt on the wheels (as i would expect)
anyway when i got the wheels i gave them a couple coats of poorboys sealer and since i have just used soapy water to clean them,which removed all the dust/dirt etc and left them like new again!
this time its like its baked on and the soapy water didnt remove it all,so i take it they want some more sealer!
my question is what can i use to get it off before i seal them again! acid cleaner,polish,claybar??????????
anyway when i got the wheels i gave them a couple coats of poorboys sealer and since i have just used soapy water to clean them,which removed all the dust/dirt etc and left them like new again!
this time its like its baked on and the soapy water didnt remove it all,so i take it they want some more sealer!
my question is what can i use to get it off before i seal them again! acid cleaner,polish,claybar??????????
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You could use T-cut. I used it on some awful looking second hand 16 inch stock 1998 alloys. With plenty of aforementioned elbow grease and several applications this did a spectacular job. Of course, if you have really nice wheels you might want to test it carefully first, but no ill-effects on mine. I used the acid stuff from Halfords and it did nothing special.
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You should keep on layering up the poorboys every time you wash the car to avoid this. Hard work is the answer, and a clay bar may help - which reminds me, mine need to be done
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i tried clay bar and some t-cut on areas this morning and both work well,so will be using these and plenty of the old elbow grease!
and will be topping up the poorboys sealer on a regular basis!!!
cheers for input anyway guys!!
and will be topping up the poorboys sealer on a regular basis!!!
cheers for input anyway guys!!
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G3 also works well, just done my fronts although I am going to respray the inners when the weather gets better - the refurb I had done was sh!te on the inners of the wheels, although the face is spot on
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i should think when i have properly done all four wheels,polished and sealed the they will look better than new!!
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Hello Mate
I've used Wonder Wheels cleaner(get it from halfords)for years now and found it to be excellent,just make sure its ok on your type of wheels because it is very acidic,(they do a universal one now too which is for use on all types of wheels)i also use gloves as it stings if you have any cuts on your hands
try it and see what you think,you get a brush and container with it aswel
and i also have a bucket of soapy water to wash it off after,then i rinse with clean water and dry
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Nick.
I've used Wonder Wheels cleaner(get it from halfords)for years now and found it to be excellent,just make sure its ok on your type of wheels because it is very acidic,(they do a universal one now too which is for use on all types of wheels)i also use gloves as it stings if you have any cuts on your hands
try it and see what you think,you get a brush and container with it aswel
and i also have a bucket of soapy water to wash it off after,then i rinse with clean water and dry
Regards
Nick.
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Hello Mate
I've used Wonder Wheels cleaner(get it from halfords)for years now and found it to be excellent,just make sure its ok on your type of wheels because it is very acidic,(they do a universal one now too which is for use on all types of wheels)i also use gloves as it stings if you have any cuts on your hands
try it and see what you think,you get a brush and container with it aswel
and i also have a bucket of soapy water to wash it off after,then i rinse with clean water and dry
Regards
Nick.
I've used Wonder Wheels cleaner(get it from halfords)for years now and found it to be excellent,just make sure its ok on your type of wheels because it is very acidic,(they do a universal one now too which is for use on all types of wheels)i also use gloves as it stings if you have any cuts on your hands
try it and see what you think,you get a brush and container with it aswel
and i also have a bucket of soapy water to wash it off after,then i rinse with clean water and dry
Regards
Nick.
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yeh absolutety mate i agree,but as i said a couple of post's above they now do a universal one that is suitable for most types of wheels,i use it now as i've got matt black wheels so need it to be ok and it is
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Autobrite very cherry is by far the best wheel cleaner that i have ever used
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