Alloy Cleaning

[cruisecontroller]

Im looking for the best alloy wheel cleaning material, as had a sticky calliper causing heat to the wheel, cooking the brake dust and my wheel is not as clean as i would like it,,, is there any really good alloy cleaner i could use....the bad wheel takes the look off my 172 cup

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Fairy power spray . Best stuff i've ever used

When you've got it clean use some of this :

http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/product_p/whegrd.htm

 

[cruisecontroller]

fairy power spray? from the overdrive or from tesco as in the one for dishes,,,im not extracting the mik

 

[Middo]

as in the dishes works well, but is strong stuff so not great for using frequently.

ill be using auto glym machine and engine cleaner on mine, but they dont ever get that dirty

 

[MRBILLYUK]

You can dilute it if you want . If your wheels are mint you won't have any problems , i spray it on and leave for 10 mins while i set up the pressure washer .

You could try the Blue rim and wheel cleaner , thats good stuff as well .

http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/product_p/bluerim.htm

 

[cruisecontroller]

thanks guys

 

[172_girl]

i use cold water then get a dishes sponge the one with a slightly rough scrubby side then use some meguires undiluted shampoo rise with cold water then use autoglym super resign polish and a coat of mr. sheen this helps to stop the brake dust from settling and easy to wipe clean, so the next time you come to clean them they should be alot easier

 

[arnolds]

Nope, use Autoglym wheels cleaner, its excellent stuff and is not bad for your wheels over time like so many other products on the market. Especially good for wheels with a laquered finish.

 

[cat171]

wonder wheels is great, although as its very acidic you might want to water it down a bit.

 

[172_girl]

wonder wheels buggered up my boyfriends wheels after awhile left green staining

 

[Graham Gooch]

Autoglym Engine and Machine cleaner is a good alternative cleaner.

Wonder wheels is super strong, avoid if you can and if you do use, dilute it to f**k lol. It melted my Mum and Dads drive last time I used it (3 years ago), ended up pouring the bottle down the drain lol.

 

[Rich]

Autoglym Engine and Machine Cleaner or Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner here.

Polish and seal after and then you will just need soap and water for future cleans.

 

[Rob R26r]

I bought new wheels for my PH QUICK six months ago and already the evil brake dust has started to eat its way into my alloys.(and I clean them every week)Anyone got any suggestions?

 

[Rich]

Need to get some wax/sealant on there to protect them, something like Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection is a good choice.

 

[Rob R26r]

Thanks Rich

 

[Ian_182]

I use hot water and fairy liquid.If you do them often enough you dont need to spend daft money on aftermarket bollox

ian

 

[Tony Hunter]

i use cold water then get a dishes sponge the one with a slightly rough scrubby side then use some meguires undiluted shampoo rise with cold water then use autoglym super resign polish and a coat of mr. sheen this helps to stop the brake dust from settling and easy to wipe clean, so the next time you come to clean them they should be alot easier

Sounds like you ought to get out more

 

[Els]

Fairy power spray . Best stuff i've ever used

Im gona try that on my wheels.... LOL, pinsh it off me mam

 

[S Garbett]

TFR!!! Traffic Film Remover!

Heard is really really good, i am getting some asap!

 

[Els]

Yeah my dad gets loads of that stuff... it is handy, cleans your car well, thats what i use on my car at the mo... but still a bit of a fag when you use it on the wheels as it dont get everything off..

 

[Slug172]

Ive found Meguiars hot wheels much better than autoglym engine and machine cleaner. Also try meguiars paint cleaner part 1 of the 3 step treatment for your paint on your wheels its wicked for brightening them up.

 

[R20 CWH]

AG engine and machine cleaner for me then coat of wax to preserve colour