Need a new wheel cleaner

[Thrill]

Currently using AS Smart Wheels, but don't think it's very good. Used Bilberry before too. Want something new, something that requires minimal work, spray on, agitate and rinse. I'm having to hit my wheels 3 times with AS SW to get them clean!

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[JD]

Which means they're not sealed. Suggest cleaning them as best you can, IronX, Tardis, Clay, Polish, IPA wipedown and seal. Then you'll need nothing more than warm soapy water.

 

[Thrill]

Which means they're not sealed. Suggest cleaning them as best you can, IronX, Tardis, Clay, Polish, IPA wipedown and seal. Then you'll need nothing more than warm soapy water.

In that case, what shall I use to seal them?

 

[JD]

Depends how au fait you are with the prep process. If you are happy to do all the above and then apply a nanosealant that requires care and concentration when working with it, Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour (or something similar if you're more of a CarPro fan etc).

If not, something like Poorboys Wheel Sealant, FinishKare1000p Hi Temp Sealant, Planet Polish Seal and Shine etc.

 

[Coby.]

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/gtechniq-c5-wheel-armour/prod_878.html

I predict this is Jamie's response

Edit - I fail ..... I was right though

 

[JD]

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/gtechniq-c5-wheel-armour/prod_878.html

I predict this is Jamie's response

Being a minute late to the party does not count as a prediction, Andy

edit; lol

 

[Coby.]

Being a minute late to the part does not count as a prediction, Andy

edit; lol

See edit

On my iPad so slowed me up

/Mr Excuses

 

[Thrill]

Depends how au fait you are with the prep process. If you are happy to do all the above and then apply a nanosealant that requires care and concentration when working with it, Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour (or something similar if you're more of a CarPro fan etc).

If not, something like Poorboys Wheel Sealant, FinishKare1000p Hi Temp Sealant, Planet Polish Seal and Shine etc.

Is it really worth £22? I've got some FinishKare1000p wax and have tried that before but didn't seem to make any difference tbh. Might try the Poorboys!

 

[Coby.]

I have the PB Wheel Sealant and its 'ok' but going from what I have seen/read I'd spend the £10 extra.

Wish my wheels were in a condition to warrant buying he C5

 

[Thrill]

I have the PB Wheel Sealant and its 'ok' but going from what I have seen/read I'd spend the £10 extra.

Wish my wheels were in a condition to warrant buying he C5

That's the trouble mate, mine aren't either.. mine are terrible. I'll buy the PB off you

 

[Coby.]

That's the trouble mate, mine aren't either.. mine are terrible. I'll buy the PB off you

I'm a hoarder, I will order C5 at some point and just stash my PB's in a drawer, I have never sold on any cleaning gear even though I constantly buy alternatives.

 

[Yellow Dave]

Is it really worth £22? I've got some FinishKare1000p wax and have tried that before but didn't seem to make any difference tbh. Might try the Poorboys!

It is most definitely worth it.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?683018-Why-you-should-use-a-decent-wheel-sealant

 

[Harbinger]

Purple wonderwheels, best around and actually gets rid of brake cakes.

 

[yellowbelly]

Purple wonderwheels, best around and actually gets rid of brake cakes.

Do you mean Hot Wheels? Your statement above is incorrect btw, its good for the money but that's about it.

 

[JD]

Do you mean Hot Wheels? Your statement above is incorrect btw, its good for the money but that's about it.

Ambiguous post is ambiguous (his, not yours pizza boy). Technically, it is a good wheel cleaner. And Purple Wonder Wheels is the Hot Wheels as there isn't another purple Wonder Wheels. Wut?

 

[Coby.]

It's good but its not the best, Bloody good vfm when bought on offer though.

 

[DomDale]

This is the best i've ever used. Spray on, leave for 30 seconds or so then rinse off. If brake dust is still in the bits it hasn't reached all you need is a brush and agitate the left overs and rinse again

http://www.autoglym.com/products/products/custom-wheel-cleaner

 

[Yellow Dave]

Not used the custom wheel cleaner, is it a fallout / iron remover also?

 

[DomDale]

Not used the custom wheel cleaner, is it a fallout / iron remover also?

Not sure to be honest, i'll have a read of the bottle when i'm home and let you know. All I know is it leaves my alloys gleaming

 

[Feates172]

Just ordering some wheel armour, will the 15mm be enough for four turini's?

 

[Yellow Dave]

15ml will be enough for 6x 16" wheels if applied correctly.

Most will make the mistake when first using it to over apply. It spreads much further than you think

 

[Feates172]

Will bare that in mind mate.

Does it give a 'glossy' finish. As my wheels, once cleaned using bilberry/AF imperial make them go dull. So usually have to go over them with a wheel wax or sometimes a polish.

Not sure if I can use this over products such as mint rims etc?

 

[Yellow Dave]

Think you need to do more research on the product. It needs to be perfect, if you get the prep 99% right it will fail

 

[Kyle 86]

Bilt hamber auto wheel is very good

 

[CL10 CJD]

I have tryed al sorts of wax sealants n poor was was the better but 100% go for the C5
n all i do is spray with dodo juice yellow mellow (i know not a popular choice) but its so easy