Member Since: 08 Dec 2008
Location: warwickshire
Posts: 131
cleaning alloys
anyone got a headsup on a decent product for cleaning alloys....alloys arent in the best of health...bit of discolouration and pitted brakedust....cheers in advance
not easy to get in the UK, they also sell it under the VXR brand at some Vauxhall dealers
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14th Jan 2009 2:43 pm
cherokee
Member Since: 03 Jul 2007
Location: preston
Posts: 562
You could try Mr Muscle Oven cleaner, Volvo dealer in Southport uses it all the time he buy's it in bulk
from cash and carry, spray it on leave it whilst you have a brew, quick scrub round wash off done.
Cheaper than the proper stuff, you can but try it. Always walk behind a Shooter and
In front of a Sh*ter
14th Jan 2009 2:55 pm
npinks
Member Since: 31 Jan 2008
Location: Leeds
Posts: 1943
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
Mr Muscle oven cleaner....
Is that why so many volvos have damaged alloys and no lacquer left. Hopefully Volvo will honour the dull and discoloured tarnished finish when the customers complain a year later
I'm trialing a new wheel cleaner that I'm stocking in the van. I've given some to a forum member to see how he rates it, once I get the feedback then I'll post up.
To remove brake dust, you do need a cleaner thats up to the job. Autoglym acid wheels cleaner is good, but you have to be careful and never allow it to dry in. The acid free wheel clean is also good for regular cleaning. You will also need a good wheel brush to agitate the solution.
14th Jan 2009 4:49 pm
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 4317
I always use Poorboys wheel cleaner....it's very good and doesn't damage the finish of the alloys....
I've tried all sorts of products over the years, but I would rate this one as the best I've used.
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14th Jan 2009 4:53 pm
primoreggazzo
Member Since: 08 Dec 2008
Location: warwickshire
Posts: 131
found the sonax extreme rim cleaner (full effect)......£12 odd ...will give it a try....cheers all
14th Jan 2009 5:19 pm
cherokee
Member Since: 03 Jul 2007
Location: preston
Posts: 562
(Mr Muscle) Mine are OK, cars 3year old Always walk behind a Shooter and
In front of a Sh*ter
Simple Green over here in the US - PH Neutral so no finish damage, lots of power to lift the crud.
Not sure if it's made it to the UK yet?
Use a decent wheel brush to really get into the corners - I use the 'Donkey's Knob' brush from Autoglym.
When they are clean - coat with two layers of sealant to help make them easy to keep clean in the future.08 LR3 SE V8 - 02 D2 SE7 V8
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Great product - very very handy for wheels and lots of other cleaning jobs 08 LR3 SE V8 - 02 D2 SE7 V8
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15th Jan 2009 5:20 am
bgsntth
Member Since: 27 Sep 2007
Location: Marin, CA
Posts: 23
I'm with cdodkin on applying a Sealant. However, I just clean the wheels with car wash soap, and not a detergent/wheel cleaner unless I'm reapplying the Sealant. When I'm drying the wheels I use a Spray Wax or Speed Shine to get the inevitable spots I missed and add a layer of protection.
16th Jan 2009 10:47 pm
ad15
Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: up that tree
Posts: 4866
i use "muck-off" is supposed for motorbikes, if it's good enough for the ducati it's good enough for the car wheels
17th Jan 2009 9:38 am
primoreggazzo
Member Since: 08 Dec 2008
Location: warwickshire
Posts: 131
sonax
sonax full effect wheel cleaner...the muts nuts....would highly recommend....
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