Wheel cleaner
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Freakuk

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4,813 posts

181 months

Monday 16th February 2015
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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

14,223 posts

260 months

Monday 16th February 2015
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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

Original Poster:

4,813 posts

181 months

Monday 16th February 2015
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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

11,947 posts

263 months

Monday 16th February 2015
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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

7,015 posts

237 months

Monday 16th February 2015
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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

2,995 posts

239 months

Tuesday 17th February 2015
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Another vote for the Valet Pro stuff, works very well.

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IN51GHT

9,073 posts

240 months

Tuesday 17th February 2015
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I swear by Billberry wheel cleaner

rich83

15,809 posts

168 months

Tuesday 17th February 2015
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If they are really dirty and covered in baked on brake dust use IronX. Brilliant stuff, especially for the lazy car washer.

RichB

56,378 posts

314 months

Tuesday 17th February 2015
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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

8,751 posts

250 months

Tuesday 17th February 2015
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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

1,102 posts

186 months

Tuesday 17th February 2015
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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

anonymous-user

84 months

Tuesday 17th February 2015
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cillit bang cool

Craikeybaby

12,140 posts

255 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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I use IronX for an initial clean, then wax the wheels and only need normal shampoo to clean them afterwards.

ukbikerider

23 posts

141 months

Monday 23rd February 2015
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What wax come recommended these days for your wheels?

After_Shock

8,751 posts

250 months

Monday 23rd February 2015
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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

7,015 posts

237 months

Monday 23rd February 2015
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Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour if you have the time.....otherwise FinishKare 1000p.

Concerned cat

367 posts

239 months

Thursday 26th February 2015
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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