Cleaning Alloys

[Alex]

It's a Caramel Wheel I believe mate.

It's a toffee wheel ;-)


P21s Wheel Gel is the best I've tried. Can be bought in bulk in Germany via ebay.

 

[Brian 1]

My last question is how particular are you all, 10 being excellent, I am around 5 but aim to get better with this car thanks to this thread....

 

[Chrishazle]

I'm probably about 7-8 depending on the weather - so far this year I have not bothered to install my winter wheels so the summers are still on - hence have not had their deep clean.

 

[StuartK]

Bilberry

 

[Brian 1]

What number is that Stuart??

 

[StuartK]

What number is that Stuart??

I'm about a 9. I clean all inside and Caliper with woollens and treat my engine with aerospace 303. I'm pretty OCD. I'm about to replace a bit of interior trim as there's a mark on it.

 

[Brian 1]

My son in law is ocd everything has to be just right, magazines and books have to be all lined up etc.....
Everything has to be perfect......

 

[pallasar]

Hi Brian, reading this thread...if you didn't want to go the full hog of taking your wheels off and cleaning them, if you have a good wheel brush (cone type that goes in between spokes) and a non acid based cleaner then you can keep your wheels at a "9" in effect. A further tip is to spray your wheel cleaner on the rim, and gently work it in with a small detailing brush, this allows you to make sure you get all the nooks and crannies. If you don't have a small detailing brush, you can pick up a small pastry brush at somewhere like Tesco for about 50p

 

[Brian 1]

Thanks pallasar, ordered brushes a cleaner from eBay thanks for the info, a 9 would be brilliant...... Cheers

 

[Bry865]

I've being considering using CarPro Cquartz DLUX Kit 30ml for wheels. Has anyone else used this on their machined finished alloys?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp9lzTaasiQ

 

[kid-jensen]

Isopropyl Alcohol (excuse Spelling), sold in aerosol cans for about 4 quid (ebay or CPC).

Spray on, leave for a few seconds tro soften then start levering off the remnants with a plastic scraper or even a fingernail, as you're more likely to have one handy.

Rinse and Repeat (as the youngsters say) and all the crud willl come off without harming the finish.

I hear that Obus Oil also works and smells nice, but Alcohol is more appealing to me...

 

[Liquid silver]

Isopropyl Alcohol (excuse Spelling), sold in aerosol cans for about 4 quid (ebay or CPC).

Spray on, leave for a few seconds tro soften then start levering off the remnants with a plastic scraper or even a fingernail, as you're more likely to have one handy.

Rinse and Repeat (as the youngsters say) and all the crud willl come off without harming the finish.

I hear that Obus Oil also works and smells nice, but Alcohol is more appealing to me...

Thanks Paul, I will give that a try. If it doesn't work I can always drink it. Waste not want not. Also thanks to all the other members for their suggestions.

Paul

 

[Chrishazle]

HG do sticker remover for getting the kiddies stickers off mirrors etc, I bought it in our local hardware store.

 

[BEA76]

Isopropyl alcohol is cheaper from boots or your local chemist. A couple of quid for a half litre, use an old rag and it lasts for ever..

 

[ernie]

Isopropyl alcohol is cheaper from boots or your local chemist. A couple of quid for a half litre, use an old rag and it lasts for ever..

but don't even think about drinking it!!

 

[brucemillar]

Isopropyl alcohol is cheaper from boots or your local chemist. A couple of quid for a half litre, use an old rag and it lasts for ever..

Hmmmm. An everlasting Old Rag. Dragons Den here I come

 

[Alex225]

The wheels normally get a once over with Valet Pro Citrus pre-wash and a rinse with the Karcher.

Then I just use a normal car shampoo and a microfibre mitt to actually clean the wheels. Don't usually find my wheels build up anything that, that combination won't remove.

If I need a wheel cleaner I'll opt for something like Sonus Rim Bright as its PH neutral.

 

[Brian 1]

My brushes came to day, cleaner due and ordered an expandable hose with a power head......

 

[uumode]

I might give this super hydrophobic a go (not to be confused with AutoGlym's previous product)
Wheel Protector - Products - Autoglym

 

[rom1]

Wheels off clean with light mix of bilberry, dry with micro fibre
1 layer of Autoglym super resin polish, buff off
1 layer of poor boys wheel sealant buff off after 20 minutes.

lasts for 2 months with maintenance wash weekly with megs gold class.