Shimster

What is your best value wheel cleaner and does anyone one recommend a way of keeping them easy to clean? I used to just use a wax-and-wash but this does not get the my the wheel on my "new" car clean.
I thought of using a wheel cleaning solution and then following up with a wash and wax? Any other ideas?
Any suggestions
Alex

RichS

I've used Wonder Wheels before and it certainly seems to work.

However, be very careful with any wheel cleaner.
Not really sure if Wonder Wheels is acid based, but it's probably best to avoid any acid based cleaner.

If you do use a wheel cleaner, apply it with a brush or cloth. DO NOT SPRAY IT ON YOU WHEELS.
I did this (can't remember what brand I was using at the time) and ended up with light, but very visible, corrosion marks on my calipers and discs.

Elbow grease is probably the best solution...

Hope this helps.

Rich

Martin J Stirling

Water!

I would never use a wheel cleaner. Although effective, the way they work is by slowly dissolving the deposits on your wheels, which is great until the paint begins to dissapear..

Best bet it to use a non scratch kitchen cleaning sponge (from Sainsbury's) and warm water. Once clean, wax the wheel and you'll find that brake dust simply hoses off!

You never get somthing for nothing, wheel cleaners work, but you pay a heavy price in the long run.

nigel s

I agree, since picking up my UK300 I've never used wheel cleaners. Just warm water with a touch of wash type wax added. Frequent washes which takes no time as the brake dust hasn't had time to build up and comes off quick and easly..

Mr.Manchester

i think these wheel cleaners are a con.

I use normal car polish once a week and it works a treat

3times

I will ask my valeter as he will not even let me wash my own car in case i use the wrong type of water or something!