What should I be cleaning my wheels with..?

[Chapppers11]

I've got some Lenso BSX's (fake BBS's!), and at the moment I clean them with Autoglym wheel cleaner, soapy water and a wash mitt.

They have a polished lip and Gloss black centres and i was wondering what I should be using to clean with, and whether i should be applying any wax or sealant.

Here's some pictures of the wheels if it helps.

Link to the same wheels (not mine)
http://www.speedshack.co.uk/images/Lenso BSX 15inch alloy x1 big.jpg
Cheers

 

[will6]

Personally give them a good clean as you do.
Then two good layers of this:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/poorboys-wheel-sealant/prod_9.html

Then a layer of wax. This will help keep them cleaning for a bit longer/stop brake dust bonding to them and alot easyier to clean

 

[stu-172]

Bilberry wheel cleaner from clean your car. I will not use anything else it's awesome!

 

[Chapppers11]

Thought I'd re-use my thread instead of starting another one, What mitt or brush should I be using to clean these with?

Personally give them a good clean as you do.
Then two good layers of this:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/poorboys-wheel-sealant/prod_9.html

Then a layer of wax. This will help keep them cleaning for a bit longer/stop brake dust bonding to them and alot easyier to clean

Should I be applying this to the plastic coating and the polished lip?

 

[Chapppers11]

anyone?

 

[Bluebeard]

Apply it everywhere mate. Anywhere you can get the wax on, get it on.

 

[Chapppers11]

Okay, so I bought some Bilberry wheel cleaner, says on the bottle 'Not to be used on polished wheels'

Anyone suggest something else to clean with, I'm currently using Meguirs Hot Rim Cleaner, but I'm worried it may be corrosive so the sooner I get an answer, the better.

Cheers.

 

[Vicky.]

Was the autoglym not working for you then?

They do a wheel cleaning kit which is really good. I use clean wheels then spray on their wheel sealant.

 

[richy22]

I wouldnt of thought Bilberry is bad for "polished" wheels???

Just dilute really weak???

 

[fil_b]

megs apc is good

clean my wheels with that from time to time

 

[McBunny]

iron cut then seal with gtechniq c5

 

[theduck]

Bilberry is very good, but so expensive for what it is.

 

[McBunny]

iron cut is not cheap either but seems very effective and C5 really is far from cheap but it seems to work sooo well lasts about 2 years

http://www.gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c5-wheel-armour/

 

[alanc1000]

i personally use an engine degreaser as its not so harsh aggitated with a detail brush, rinse, then clay if it needs it (but difficult on your wheels), then seal with AG wheel sealant spray.

 

[richy22]

iron cut is not cheap either but seems very effective and C5 really is far from cheap but it seems to work sooo well lasts about 2 years

http://www.gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c5-wheel-armour/

Your spending too much time on detailing world recently aren't you??

 

[McBunny]

my ironcut arrived today looking forward to trying it tonight actually

http://www.aquartz.net/iron-cut.html

 

[richy22]

Interesting...Where can you buy that from?

 

[McBunny]

mat sells it at i4detailing he had 3 bottles left so dunno if he does now

 

[richy22]

Ahh yeah so he does..I may try a sample first to see what its like.

 

[McBunny]

think he is the only one in the uk that does its korean i think

 

[guysy]

Think i'll also be getting a sample of that iron cut !

 

[McBunny]

i like the fact it also works on body paint too to help get rid of the real nasty stuff before claying

 

[Chapppers11]

Didn't notice there was a reply to my post!

They both look good products, havn't seen the spray on AG wheel sealant before so Ill have to look out for that.

Will be getting a sample of the iron cut as well.

 

[mat-nos]

if the wheel cleaner is very acidic just water it down lots.
make sure you wax/seal the wheels then if you keep on top of them you should just be able to use walm body shampoo as the brake dust wont stick to it.

when the bottles say "not for polished wheels" it mean bare metal, yours are laquered so as long as your not using neat brick acid and a wire brush you wont ruin them....

 

[Cliotoby]

Why does everyone always reccomend poorboys wheel sealant?

FFS. its not even that good. Id sooner have a tin of FK, or Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection. Should give you 3-4 months of protection if not longer.

Clean them up properly if they are filthy. Bilberry wont remove stubborn grime, Espuma Revolution will and its acid free, it is very very strong though. If the wheels have been protected then id jet wash the brake dust off and aggitate them with a brush, using a very light mix of snowfoam and water in a sprayer.

 

[Chapppers11]

they aren't anywhere near filthy, They're less than a year old and I wash the car weekly so they are spotless.
picked up some AG wheel seal so I'll give that a go.
Cheers for the help boys