Alloy wheel cleaning

baxlin · 23rd April 2009, 09:11

Since I've been dressing the tyres regularly I seem to have got a build up of black stains on the alloy wheels, which won't go with normal washing and wheel-brushing. I've done a search on here, and can find refurb threads, but not what to use to de-stain - I suppose it's brake dust as well as the pads are fairly new.

The car's regularly polished, and looks good - Autobalm hiding old swirl marks etc, but the wheels let it down a bit.

Any product/process recommendations?

TIA
Malcolm

StevenWilliams · 23rd April 2009, 09:34

I use Carplan Wonder wheels. Cleans everything off. It's probably the best that's available to the general public and is very safe as long as you don't drink it.

EDIT: It also keeps winning awards by auto express, practical classic etc..

karl_683 · 23rd April 2009, 09:35

Have you tried Megs hot rims? Thats pretty good stuff shifts a lot of muck. Then follow up with ag srp and a sealant. That should get rid of the stains and help stop brake dust build up.

windrush · 23rd April 2009, 09:50

Yes I am all for Megsuiars its about the best that I have tried wont do any damage either

Greeners · 23rd April 2009, 09:51

Currenly using Simonize Wheel Gel (available from Tesco' Extra's), lovely pinky colour.

Takes off most sains wihout much fuss........like any wheel cleanr, don't let it dwell too long before rinsing.

CDTi · 23rd April 2009, 09:53

I suggest removing the centre caps before using any kind of cleaning product as the caps can fade.

StevenWilliams · 23rd April 2009, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDTi

I suggest removing the centre caps before using any kind of cleaning product as the caps can fade.

I remove the wheels completely from the car and clean each one individually.

That way you can get into the inside of the wheel and it makes it easier to put a wheel wax on to protect the finish after cleaning.

I have also started to lacquer the inside of the wheels as they are not lacquered when sent from the factory. Apart from making them look better it makes the cleaning a lot easier.

baxlin · 23rd April 2009, 10:22

Thanks for all the info, chaps, just got to find the time to do them now!!
Malcolm

deano78 · 23rd April 2009, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenWilliams

I use Carplan Wonder wheels. Cleans everything off. It's probably the best that's available to the general public and is very safe as long as you don't drink it.

EDIT: It also keeps winning awards by auto express, practical classic etc..

wonder wheels is extremly acidic. if you hve any damage at all to your wheels please be very careful and dilute if needs be. drop a splodge on the concrete next time you're out and watch what happens.

pmessling · 23rd April 2009, 19:27

After years of using wonderwheel and seeing the effects as said acidic i have swapped to billberry, excellent stuff and safe to use, neat, or diluted, and smells nice as well.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels.../prod_504.html

23rd April 2009, 09:11	#1
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,961 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	Alloy wheel cleaning Since I've been dressing the tyres regularly I seem to have got a build up of black stains on the alloy wheels, which won't go with normal washing and wheel-brushing. I've done a search on here, and can find refurb threads, but not what to use to de-stain - I suppose it's brake dust as well as the pads are fairly new. The car's regularly polished, and looks good - Autobalm hiding old swirl marks etc, but the wheels let it down a bit. Any product/process recommendations? TIA Malcolm __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours!

23rd April 2009, 09:34	#2
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I use Carplan Wonder wheels. Cleans everything off. It's probably the best that's available to the general public and is very safe as long as you don't drink it. EDIT: It also keeps winning awards by auto express, practical classic etc.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

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windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	Yes I am all for Megsuiars its about the best that I have tried wont do any damage either __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

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Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Currenly using Simonize Wheel Gel (available from Tesco' Extra's), lovely pinky colour. Takes off most sains wihout much fuss........like any wheel cleanr, don't let it dwell too long before rinsing. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

23rd April 2009, 09:53	#6
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	I suggest removing the centre caps before using any kind of cleaning product as the caps can fade. __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

23rd April 2009, 10:22	#8
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,961 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	Thanks for all the info, chaps, just got to find the time to do them now!! Malcolm __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours!

23rd April 2009, 19:27	#10
pmessling Posted a thing or two TVR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West london Posts: 1,084 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	After years of using wonderwheel and seeing the effects as said acidic i have swapped to billberry, excellent stuff and safe to use, neat, or diluted, and smells nice as well. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels.../prod_504.html __________________ Peter Essling Project carbon fibre well under way http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m.../Logo_260s.gif http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...ner468x60b.gif