Silly question

johnvill73 · 23rd July 2008, 16:46

I know its a bit of a silly question but does anyone clean the rear wheel arch i have felt under it today and there loads of dirt ontop of the arch rim is it a good idea to spray it with the hose pipe or will it do any harm just leaving the dirt there

Rob75 · 23rd July 2008, 16:52

i always give all my arches a really good clean evertime i wash her, then i give the plastic splash gaurds a good polishing with some plastic cleaner!

but i think its a really good idea to make sure theres no build up of dirt under there.

David3807 · 23rd July 2008, 17:04

When I started car ownership it was essential to clean front and back wheel arches to stop rust forming.

Old habits etc and I have continued especially during winter months.

MrBitsy · 24th July 2008, 11:31

I always clean the arches with every wash.

Before washing, I spray the arches with Meguiars all purpose cleaner (APC). When rindsing the car, I give the arches a really good blast with the hose.

BlackMagic · 24th July 2008, 12:02

A good blast with the pressure washer once or twice a year does the trick for me.

richie69 · 24th July 2008, 14:12

Just recently cleaned and painted my arches with black weatherproof paint and i aluminium painted the brake caliper and brake disc wheel holder looks great easier to keep clean. Wilkinsons are cheap for the paints. 15mins per side no probs.

Tatts · 24th July 2008, 14:51

A quick blast with the pressure washer has to suffice, although if my drive wasn't on such a hill I'd have the wheels off regularly to clean the insides of the wheels and to clean the arches properly.

Have a look here on how some of the professionals detail cars.

afcbadam · 27th July 2008, 21:06

i use the jet washer. takes it right off

23rd July 2008, 16:46	#1
johnvill73 Avid contributor Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: birmingham Posts: 168 Thanks: 28 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Silly question I know its a bit of a silly question but does anyone clean the rear wheel arch i have felt under it today and there loads of dirt ontop of the arch rim is it a good idea to spray it with the hose pipe or will it do any harm just leaving the dirt there

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Rob75 Gets stuck in Jaguar Join Date: May 2008 Location: wellington, somerset Posts: 905 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i always give all my arches a really good clean evertime i wash her, then i give the plastic splash gaurds a good polishing with some plastic cleaner! but i think its a really good idea to make sure theres no build up of dirt under there. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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MrBitsy Loves to post Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bedford, Beds Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I always clean the arches with every wash. Before washing, I spray the arches with Meguiars all purpose cleaner (APC). When rindsing the car, I give the arches a really good blast with the hose. __________________ Ray. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	A quick blast with the pressure washer has to suffice, although if my drive wasn't on such a hill I'd have the wheels off regularly to clean the insides of the wheels and to clean the arches properly. Have a look here on how some of the professionals detail cars. __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

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afcbadam Gets stuck in 2004 MG ZS 180 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 978 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i use the jet washer. takes it right off __________________ AFC Bournemouth www.themgzs.co.uk Inner wing open cone Oil catch tank Janspeed cat back Janspeed de-cat Reidy Re-mapped

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David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	When I started car ownership it was essential to clean front and back wheel arches to stop rust forming. Old habits etc and I have continued especially during winter months.

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BlackMagic Loves to post Used to have: MG ZT 190 SE+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 320 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A good blast with the pressure washer once or twice a year does the trick for me.

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richie69 Regular poster Rover75 Saloon Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just recently cleaned and painted my arches with black weatherproof paint and i aluminium painted the brake caliper and brake disc wheel holder looks great easier to keep clean. Wilkinsons are cheap for the paints. 15mins per side no probs.