Whats the best stuff for cleaning the wheels?
20 February 2005, 03:14 PM
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Whats the best stuff for cleaning the wheels?
I have a helluva lot of tar and black brake dust streaks - i guess, whats the best for removing these, its gotta be good as i just gave the wheels rocks and theres stuff still there?
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20 February 2005, 06:53 PM
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I have a helluva lot of tar and black brake dust streaks - i guess, whats the best for removing these, its gotta be good as i just gave the wheels rocks and theres stuff still there?
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20 February 2005, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Dragoon
Tesco do liquid Soda Crystals in the cleaning products area for about £2 for a trigger spray, a la Wonder Wheels etc. It was recommended in VW Driver Mag a while ago. I bought some and it works a treat. Top Tip and cheap to.
20 February 2005, 07:07 PM
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Will try that then!!! anything to get these 'orrible marks off!!!!
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20 February 2005, 07:50 PM
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The wheel cleaning products are generally poor at removing tar. dab on some Autoglym intensive tar remover for sticky tar spots, and the wheel cleaners will cope with the rest.
20 February 2005, 08:34 PM
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I was told by an Alloy Wheel supplier that once the wheels are clean, only use soap and water, as the detergents OR acids in the cleaners, can cause the paint to lift n flake 
20 February 2005, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by dazc
Meguires in the pink squirty thingy. Best stuff ever, removes baked on tar in a sec. About £6.50 lasts for ages. Daz
22 February 2005, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by corradoboy
so i'll see how it goes and report back if peeps are interested?James
22 February 2005, 05:11 PM
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you really want to avoid any acid-based cleaners as they can attack the lacquer. Any nicks and it'll start eating into the finish.
Wonder wheels is good, but it ruined by alloys after a few years use.
Wonder wheels is good, but it ruined by alloys after a few years use.
22 February 2005, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ozzy
you really want to avoid any acid-based cleaners as they can attack the lacquer. Any nicks and it'll start eating into the finish.
Wonder wheels is good, but it ruined by alloys after a few years use.
Wonder wheels is good, but it ruined by alloys after a few years use.
OMG! i'll watch out then ...
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22 February 2005, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Robocop
James
According to Meguiars' website, the only stockist in Glos is Karparts in Stroud.
According to Meguiars' website, the only stockist in Glos is Karparts in Stroud.
And ......... i work in Stroud too!!!!!!!!!!!!!
22 February 2005, 08:45 PM
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Get your Meguiars from here http://www.bigjohnsbits.com/
I have used them for a clay bar, great service and as cheap as anywhere in the shops!
I have used them for a clay bar, great service and as cheap as anywhere in the shops!
23 February 2005, 02:52 PM
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go to seriousperformance.co or .co.uk, can't remember which.
alex Creasy who runs the company is a current scoobynetter who had an sti and now runs a skyline.
Everyone commented on how spotless his car always was so he started a company on the side.
Think he gives scoobynetters special prices adn I know he stocks maguires and all the microfibre cloths.
I just bought a bulk package off him for spring when the weather improves.
alex Creasy who runs the company is a current scoobynetter who had an sti and now runs a skyline.
Everyone commented on how spotless his car always was so he started a company on the side.
Think he gives scoobynetters special prices adn I know he stocks maguires and all the microfibre cloths.
I just bought a bulk package off him for spring when the weather improves.
23 February 2005, 08:18 PM
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I was told by an Alloy Wheel supplier that once the wheels are clean, only use soap and water, as the detergents OR acids in the cleaners, can cause the paint to lift n flake
23 February 2005, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by s70rjw
Quite right. Wonder Wheels is dilute concrete acid. If your laquer is damaged you will wreck your alloys using it.I tried Muc off which worked a treat and is great under the bonnet too.
I've been using it for a couple of years, together with a specialised wheel cleaning brush, also an AutoGlym jobbie. Both are available from Halfrauds. No complaints yet.
Kev
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