Wheel cleaner

[Freakuk]

Sorry folks, I saw a thread last week regarding the best wheel cleaner on here but for the life of me I cannot find it now, anyone help or recommend a product.

Currently using the Autoglym stuff which does work well but you have to work quick so wondered what everyone else is using.

[trickywoo]

Bilt Hamber (British made despite the funny sounding name) do some great products.

While I've not used their Auto Wheel product it seems to get good reviews.

[Freakuk]

Yeah I've readup on BH and as you say they get good reviews but that wasn't the one I was thinking of???

[ch427]

Ive been impressed with this, lasts ages diluted in a large garden sprayer type bottle.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autosmart-Smart-Wheels-P...

[belleair302]

Either Bilt Hamber or Valet Pro Dragons Breath are the top two today...closely followed by Car Pro Iron X. However don't fogey to wax your wheels after cleaning as this helps to keep them clean when washed next time and free from road grime when rinsed.

[Gio G]

Another vote for the Valet Pro stuff, works very well.

G

[IN51GHT]

I swear by Billberry wheel cleaner

[rich83]

If they are really dirty and covered in baked on brake dust use IronX. Brilliant stuff, especially for the lazy car washer.

[RichB]

belleair302 said:

Either Bilt Hamber or Valet Pro Dragons Breath are the top two today...closely followed by Car Pro Iron X. However don't fogey to wax your wheels after cleaning as this helps to keep them clean when washed next time and free from road grime when rinsed.

Indeed, I always ask my fogey to wax the wheels after washing them but sometimes he forgets.

[After_Shock]

IN51GHT said:

I swear by Billberry wheel cleaner

Yeah I used to use this all the time in the UK.

Never tried the Bilt and Hammer stuff unfortunately.

[PlayersNo6]

trickywoo said:

Bilt Hamber (British made despite the funny sounding name) do some great products.

While I've not used their Auto Wheel product it seems to get good reviews.

+1 - excellent stuff, but a bit smelly

[lord trumpton]

cillit bang

[Craikeybaby]

I use IronX for an initial clean, then wax the wheels and only need normal shampoo to clean them afterwards.

[ukbikerider]

What wax come recommended these days for your wheels?

[After_Shock]

ukbikerider said:

What wax come recommended these days for your wheels?

Ive been using Autofinesse mint rims wax, not that expensive and seems good stuff, although a bit softer than expected for a wheel wax.

Although combined with a decent sealant seems to last a while.

[belleair302]

Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour if you have the time.....otherwise FinishKare 1000p.

[Concerned cat]

Rimwax works for me but make sure your cleaner isn't acidic or alkaline or it will be stripped. IronX etc is too strong to be used on a regular basis. Bilberry, fairly diluted, & whe rimes stay waxed for months.

Edited by Concerned cat on Thursday 26th February 18:28