Couple of things re. OZ SE 5 spoke wheels
Discussion
After talking to a wheel man today:
Avoid using wheel cleaning spray liquids on split rims.
Just use soapy water and brush around the bolts to clean.
He said that some of the proprietary liquids can seep into the split rim joint and break down the seal as well causing corrosion.
Perhaps there are some on the market that are ok?
I'll stick with the soapy water.
Apparently when the OZ wheels left the factory they had a light lacquer finish on the polished rim.
As far as I know, mine have never been refurbd (still in good nick), but I'll be bugbered if I can tell if they are lacquered.
Thinking of putting bit of extra shine on them myself, but dont want to cut through the coating (if there is one)- (and yes I am tight with my money)
Any thoughts on this? (the wheels)
>>> Edited by The Colonel on Friday 18th February 23:35
Avoid using wheel cleaning spray liquids on split rims.
Just use soapy water and brush around the bolts to clean.
He said that some of the proprietary liquids can seep into the split rim joint and break down the seal as well causing corrosion.
Perhaps there are some on the market that are ok?
I'll stick with the soapy water.
Apparently when the OZ wheels left the factory they had a light lacquer finish on the polished rim.
As far as I know, mine have never been refurbd (still in good nick), but I'll be bugbered if I can tell if they are lacquered.
Thinking of putting bit of extra shine on them myself, but dont want to cut through the coating (if there is one)- (and yes I am tight with my money)
Any thoughts on this? (the wheels)
>>> Edited by The Colonel on Friday 18th February 23:35
What led us to getting MrsH's wheels done at Renowheel was that the laquer was damaged and dicoloured . This had happened when the car had been in a scrapyard in all the black oily gunge .
When I had them done Tony wasn't offering a laquering service , but I would strongly advise getting it done after polishing as they are a blob to keep clean.
When I had them done Tony wasn't offering a laquering service , but I would strongly advise getting it done after polishing as they are a blob to keep clean.
NHyde said:
What led us to getting MrsH's wheels done at Renowheel was that the laquer was damaged and dicoloured . This had happened when the car had been in a scrapyard in all the black oily gunge .
When I had them done Tony wasn't offering a laquering service , but I would strongly advise getting it done after polishing as they are a blob to keep clean.
When I had mine done I asked Tony to Laquer them but he said he did not do it as he said he polishes to such a high gloss finish the laquer would not stay on, so I didn't have mine done, but as Neil says they need cleaning and polishing every time you use the car to keep them up to Tonys finished standard.
redcar said:
When I had mine done I asked Tony to Laquer them but he said he did not do it as he said he polishes to such a high gloss finish the laquer would not stay on, so I didn't have mine done, but as Neil says they need cleaning and polishing every time you use the car to keep them up to Tonys finished standard.
You have your choices then:
lacquer coating that will bond to shiney surface and stay on
or
Keep on rubbing?
(tricky around the OZ Racing stickers if you have them)
The Colonel said:
When I had mine done I asked Tony to Laquer them but he said he did not do it as he said he polishes to such a high gloss finish the laquer would not stay on, so I didn't have mine done, but as Neil says they need cleaning and polishing every time you use the car to keep them up to Tonys finished standard.
You have your choices then:
lacquer coating that will bond to shiney surface and stay on
or
Keep on rubbing?
(tricky around the OZ Racing stickers if you have them)
I have spares.
:Some word to the wise here..
If you are thinking of having a wheel refurb
1) it expensive - budget 150~175 per wheel for OZ split rims
2) if you are lazy and don't want to be bothered with polish & protect (monthly) then you need to insist on lacqueer. Not as shiny but it is your best choice.
3) real shine takes effort. Sorry
If you are thinking of having a wheel refurb
1) it expensive - budget 150~175 per wheel for OZ split rims
2) if you are lazy and don't want to be bothered with polish & protect (monthly) then you need to insist on lacqueer. Not as shiny but it is your best choice.
3) real shine takes effort. Sorry
redwedge5 said:
For the past 2 years I've been using WD40. It's very effective at removing brake dust and doesn't seem to do any harm. Leaves a thin protective coat as well
I've used WD40 too - not for cleaning alloys but after they're clean spraying a load on - next clean they come up fine with very little effort.
Need to make sure you don't spray so much though that you get a puddle at the bottom of the rim - cam discolour the alloy if left if there is any brake dust left in it.
redcar said:
redcar said:
When I had mine done I asked Tony to Laquer them but he said he did not do it as he said he polishes to such a high gloss finish the laquer would not stay on, so I didn't have mine done, but as Neil says they need cleaning and polishing every time you use the car to keep them up to Tonys finished standard.
You have your choices then:
lacquer coating that will bond to shiney surface and stay on
or
Keep on rubbing?
(tricky around the OZ Racing stickers if you have them)
I have spares.
Where did you get them from ?
TIA
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