FED UP HAVING TO SCRUB ALLOY WHEELS

[cruisecontroller]

I was wondering if its possible to lacquer alloy wheels, i think it would save having to scrub them every weekend, any help guys?http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=e...=spray+painting+and+lacquering+wheels&spell=1

 

[Fred@BTM]

they should be anyway

 

[Middo]

let them get dirty. its easier all round tbh.

 

[Poopensharten]

As time goes by itll be the same hassel, like Fred said they should be lacqured anyway

 

[cruisecontroller]

so if they were very clean, do you think it would be easier to clean them if they were lacqured

 

[Henry]

let them get dirty. its easier all round tbh.

works for me as well. only recently washed mine (last done in Feb!) and WonderWheels did a good job of sorting out the baked-on brake dust - quite surprised actually

 

[dajones]

get some white or orange or other bright coloured wheel you will have a whale of a time.

yea i use wonder wheels on mine couple of squirts leave for a bit and scrub off with a brush, if theyre still stinking ill use polish to get rid of the marks

 

[luke2607]

just use some wheel sealent, the dirt will just fall off when you wash it.

 

[cat171]

get some white or orange or other bright coloured wheel you will have a whale of a time.

yea i use wonder wheels on mine couple of squirts leave for a bit and scrub off with a brush, if theyre still stinking ill use polish to get rid of the marks

You know it's very acidic yeah ?? Whenever i've used it i've always diluted it, I try not to use it though.

I hate cleaning the wheels.

 

[Ralphizzle]

Alloy can be clearcoated but it's better to have them powdercoated!
Better adhesion due to the baking process...

Get a quote nearby you.

 

[couzens]

if you want to stop brake dust sticking, as mentiond before use wheel sealent, the brake dust just rubs off with your fingers, I use pooboys wheel sealent for my polished lips and there as shiny as the day I got them

 

[lee131]

mate recommends supaguard wheel sealant and its cheap few quid on the bay

 

[Tav]

if you want to stop brake dust sticking, as mentiond before use wheel sealent, the brake dust just rubs off with your fingers, I use pooboys wheel sealent for my polished lips and there as shiny as the day I got them

Poor boys is the shizzle. A good clean with something designed to take brake dust off + a wheel back brush + followed up with a rinse and some sealant and you are delighted!

Brush - http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/wheel-back-brush-wheels.html

Poorboys Wheel Sealant - http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/poorboys-wheel-sealant-wheels.html

Blackfire Tyre Gel (sooooo good!!! But quite pricey, really don't use a lot though per application) - http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/blackfire-long-lasting-tyre-gel-wheels.html

 

[172Ben]

Poor boys wheel sealent is very very good.

 

[Ali]

if you want to stop brake dust sticking, as mentiond before use wheel sealent, the brake dust just rubs off with your fingers, I use pooboys wheel sealent for my polished lips and there as shiny as the day I got them

Boy speak'th sense!

 

[cat171]

I reckon I need to get some of this poor boys gear, everything i've used so far doesn't work. I've ag'd them up (wax & sealed) & all sorts but the brake dust is a mare !

 

[Ali]

You had your wheels refurb'd craig?

 

[cat171]

Nope, whether the blooke I got if from did I don't know. I've not had them done, one of the rears could probs do with it, but i'll live with it.

They used to be a lot lot easier to clean ! Tbh I need to do all over job on them.

 

[LEE_05]

i just wash mine with a spunge and a brush wid duragloss 901 car shapoo and they cum up good.

 

[DanD182]

If your having a problem getting them cleaned and they don't need a refurb, get some used clay, clay the wheels, polish them and then seal with poorboys wheel sealent or FKP1000.

The FKP1000 IMO is one of the best sealents about. very durable!

http://www.seriousperformance.co.uk/Products,52,toView_402.html

^^^ FKP1000

 

[Lee-182]

I just bought some new wheels, gave them a coat of Auto Glym Wheel Sealent, and yes its so easy to clean the wheels, just apply some Chemical Guys Wheel & Rim Cleaner and jet wash off, no scrubbing or anything.
But Auto Glym Wheel Sealent dont last very long, you have to keep topping the layers up.

How many wash's does Poorboys Wheel Sealant last?

 

[BRUN]

depends on the wheel cleaner you use really, mine lasted months using non-acid cleaner

 

[DanD182]

I just bought some new wheels, gave them a coat of Auto Glym Wheel Sealent, and yes its so easy to clean the wheels, just apply some Chemical Guys Wheel & Rim Cleaner and jet wash off, no scrubbing or anything.
But Auto Glym Wheel Sealent dont last very long, you have to keep topping the layers up.

How many wash's does Poorboys Wheel Sealant last?

If you put 3 layers on it'll last 6 weeks atleast, or you should try FKP1000.

With FK1000P you should be able to layer it up without having to wait inbetween layers. Again 3 should be suffice and it'll last longer than poorboys.

 

[Ads_172]

I'd say the best bet is to set aside a day where to can get them off the car and give them a proper clean. Once they're totally free from brake dust, apply a layer of Poorboys Wheel Sealant. Let it cure and then remove, much like EGP.

Do this as many times as you can bear (after 3 I normaly give up) and the brake dust won't have a chance. I try and do my wheels twice a year and that seems to keep things in order...

 

[jack_davey]

mate recommends supaguard wheel sealant and its cheap few quid on the bay

Have to say that my dad got a big bag of supaguard stuff with his merc when he bought it, needless to say after trying some of my detailing products like chemical guys & zaino etc, he never used supaguard again.

 

[Jimbo-Clio]

i found that cilet bang waterd down was actually quite powerful proberly does alot of harm to wheels though.

i use wheel cleaner/ srp / hard wax x2 then megs hot wheels tyre shine i think its called comes up good

 

[Pete Diddy]

i use a steam cleaner picked up of ebay for about £40, and mix brick cleaner in warm water 1 part cleaner to 10 parts water,works perfect every time.

 

[.Simon]

I've just ordered some of that Poorboys wax .... looking forward to giving it a go!

 

[Dave..]

9 month bump?

 

[Curtis!]

This reminds me that I need to clay and seal my wheels.

But that's pretty pointless until I get them refurbed.

Which I don't want to pay for.

 

[Android]

Rim Wax is good stuff aswell. About £15

I have white wheels.. & trust me its a pain. Washed daily just about using non caustic wheel cleaner (muc-off) excellent stuff tbh. Compounded monthly to take away the yellow tinge in the corners.