StanS

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Done a search and there's nothing recent I could see, so could anyone recommend a good alloy rim cleaner to get rid of stubborn brake dust in corners, without damaging the rim.

Also is there an easy way to remove the black adhesive strips from old balancing weights ?

Cheers

Jamo

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ive tried loads of stuff, but when it comes down to it, elbow grease and t-cut is the best by far.

200sex

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as above i go to cheap shop and get a really cheap stiff tooth brush for all the hard to reach bits and then when then like new get some poor boys wheel sealent amazing stuff

StanS

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Doh !
Sounds like elbow grease and wheel sealant then !
Thought there might be a magic spray to remove the stains/grot in corners

Thanks for the replies

Just noticed the ad on the right to
http://www.mcklords-direct.com/produ...0&activepage=2

Seems worth a go at £3.27 until you add £7 P&P !!!

jh1

i use wonder wheels. got 5 liters. had it for about 4 years as i dont use it very often. if you were local you could of had some....

jamie-b

try billberry wheel cleaner pal,non acidic so no damage to your wheels and works a treat.

birchy2010

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i used to use this but may be a bit harsh but never let me down

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels.../prod_104.html


now using this
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels.../prod_659.html

which is good for lightly silted wheels if left to dwell and aggitated properly.

my detailing friends use this
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels.../prod_499.html

which i'll be moving onto next i think but you need a spray bottle to use it with

and no matter which method you use remember to seal them after

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels...nt/prod_9.html

richie001

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http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...p?T1=MEG+G9524

You can buy it from your local Halfaulds.It's not cheap thou £8.49.

scoobywrxwagon

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Ive tried loads of stuff but and before anyone says anything it prob no good for the wheels but ive done it for yrs and had no probs, Mr Muscle oven cleaner the moose stuff and Astonish pan cleaner, then wax the wheels, brings em up a treat if they are really in a bad state. Then once cleaned good and propa keep on top with the usual ten a penny wheel cleaner. Bobs ur uncle, Done

seraphSTI

+1

Amazing stuff. Get yourself an Ez-Detail brush too.

stonejedi

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meguires wheel brightner is good stuff.and can be diluted with water for different strength levels.

stonejedi

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also try using clay bar for giving your wheels a good rub.

StanS

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Don't you just love this site !
Ask a question and you get the benefit/feedback from people who have been there and done it

Massive thanks guys.
Ordered some cleaner and sealer from cleanyourcar

Also had advice re: K&N oil filter this morning which is also ordered.

Thanks again guys - looking forward to receiving the cleaner and some decent weather to remove wheels and give them a spring clean

Thanks for the tip on clay bar - may try that later on.

PS 18"/8.5" Speedline Turino rims may be for sale later (STi hole pattern) - pics on my garage pics
https://www.scoobynet.com/album.php?albumid=1782

Pink_Floyd

You're right mate, when they get to a certain state you need acidic cleaners to shift it, pure and simple

Personally I'd go through cleaners from least to most acidic and stop when you find one that cuts the mustard. Once they are clean, seal them and clean weekly with some diluted shampoo (same as you use on the car) which is cheap and effective

You might find however, they are in need of a refurb, in which case some brick cleaner from Screwfix Direct can improve them until you can afford to get them re-done. Proceed with caution though!

Despite what people tell you, Bilberry is not that great on baked on brake dust, a quick search of Detailing World will show that. However it's a good starting product.

Steve T

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I,ve always used Wonder Wheels and had very good results. Steve.

StanS

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Thanks again guys.
Have noted suggestions and will see how the fairly mild (apparently) Bilberry works, then if necessary move up to stronger stuff.

darms

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I always use a mild mix of Bilberry with a Ez-Detailing Brush

Dave Y

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Meguires.....bug and tar will get the brake dust off,work it into the corners with a small paintbrush.

Scooby1975

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I use wonder wheels, gets rid of anything on the wheels. I always make sure I give the wheels a very good powerwash after using it to get the acid off and then put some polish on there, always worked for me.

JDM_Stig

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Autobrite very Cherry none acid wheel cleaner, spray it on and watch it lift all the crap, you can actually see it working.
http://shop.autobritedirect.co.uk/wh...aners-32-c.asp

StanS

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Brain now in meltdown with all the recommendations

Will also get some Meguires bug n tar as I'm almost out of the Autoglym that came with the wife's car about 6 years ago !

Thanks again guys for your time/advice

CHOLTON

i don't really have any recommendations that haven't already been mentioned but just wanted to say I have just been checking out your car and it looks awesome mate , really nice and I think id be tempted to upgrade my Blob STI to a hatch when funds allow me too ,

StanS

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Thanks Cholton !

rob84

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Carpro Iron-X from polished Bliss

Pink_Floyd

I got a bottle of this for Christmas from my Brother It's supposed to be top stuff, although I'm sure it's more for iron deposits and fallout than shifting brake dust

SpecDscooby

+1 wonder wheels......best i have ever used. I'm wierd about clean wheels, and i have found nothing as simple as this....Tried Simmoniz wheel cleaner the other day (xmas present), its red in a spray bottle. I'm telling you guys this, since even after i had rinsed the wheels thoroughily i drove to the end of the road, and could'nt stop at all. Coated the break disc in a film the likes i have never seen, truely could'nt stop, rolled into the main road, and got lucky.

Never known anything like it, death spray....did send a mail about it, was in Halfruads Simmoniz gift set. Be aware chaps.

SRSport

I bought a second hand pair of alloys once, covered in tar etc. Just used Autoglym instant tar remover. If its ok for paintwork why not on wheels? It made short work of everything and left it perfect. Around £5 I think it was, now I use washing up liquid for normal cleaning (only for the wheels, werkstatt everywhere else). I used to use a sealant/wax but found they made no difference what so ever after a few days.