Brake dust on alloys - S2 111R
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Hello,
I took my alloys of my Lotus and gave them a good ol clean i used some halfords alloy cleaner, but once they were dry i still could feel grit on the alloy, does anyone know of an alloy cleaner that REALY get the job done, cause i was really going to town on these alloys with a sponge and alloy cleaner and there must be an easier option !
I took my alloys of my Lotus and gave them a good ol clean i used some halfords alloy cleaner, but once they were dry i still could feel grit on the alloy, does anyone know of an alloy cleaner that REALY get the job done, cause i was really going to town on these alloys with a sponge and alloy cleaner and there must be an easier option !
Megs wheel brightener, cuts through better than anything. You can only buy it in big bottles to be diluted, so will last for years and years
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?cPa...
Be carefull with it and you will never damage a wheel...
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?cPa...
Be carefull with it and you will never damage a wheel...
Just tried WonderWheels for the first time yesterday and it is really good - dirt just dissolves instantly. I even tried it on my day to day car which had a thick layer of baked on black crud, and same again - just came right off with no effort. They were also stained which no other stuff I've tried would shift - WW got them back to the original colour. Wilkinson sell it for cheaper than Halfords etc.
bogie said:
get a clay bar - Halfords sell the Meguires kit...use that and get them real smooth...then get some Alloy wax an dput a couple of coats on...from then on, only use soap n water to clean them - nothing else
That is sound advice. Keep them clean and waxed and you can't go wrong.I also think its worth removing the wheels completely a couple of times a year and doing the same on the insides. You'd be amazed how much corrosion inducing $hit comes off.
Cino said:
Just tried WonderWheels for the first time yesterday and it is really good - dirt just dissolves instantly. I even tried it on my day to day car which had a thick layer of baked on black crud, and same again - just came right off with no effort. They were also stained which no other stuff I've tried would shift - WW got them back to the original colour. Wilkinson sell it for cheaper than Halfords etc.
Not for use too often - its savage stuff and will cause damage if used too often or not properly. Safer to dilute 5 or even 10:1 with water.Shine-On said:
Cino said:
Just tried WonderWheels for the first time yesterday and it is really good - dirt just dissolves instantly. I even tried it on my day to day car which had a thick layer of baked on black crud, and same again - just came right off with no effort. They were also stained which no other stuff I've tried would shift - WW got them back to the original colour. Wilkinson sell it for cheaper than Halfords etc.
Not for use too often - its savage stuff and will cause damage if used too often or not properly. Safer to dilute 5 or even 10:1 with water.Shine-On said:
Cino said:
Just tried WonderWheels for the first time yesterday and it is really good - dirt just dissolves instantly. I even tried it on my day to day car which had a thick layer of baked on black crud, and same again - just came right off with no effort. They were also stained which no other stuff I've tried would shift - WW got them back to the original colour. Wilkinson sell it for cheaper than Halfords etc.
Not for use too often - its savage stuff and will cause damage if used too often or not properly. Safer to dilute 5 or even 10:1 with water.bing said:
Shine-On said:
Cino said:
Just tried WonderWheels for the first time yesterday and it is really good - dirt just dissolves instantly. I even tried it on my day to day car which had a thick layer of baked on black crud, and same again - just came right off with no effort. They were also stained which no other stuff I've tried would shift - WW got them back to the original colour. Wilkinson sell it for cheaper than Halfords etc.
Not for use too often - its savage stuff and will cause damage if used too often or not properly. Safer to dilute 5 or even 10:1 with water.My advise - use once if you need to 'restore' a seriously caked set of alloys and then keep them clean with regular washing....much safer!
The lacquer/paint chipped straight off as it appears to be ALLOT thicker than normal alloys so it looks as though a touch up wont help! Does anyone know how much a refurb is on these wheels?boxel0 said:
i like the idea of this "Meguiars wheel brightener"
How many other people have used this?
Can i have some reviews, lotus people
Get over to detailingworld for some more opinions. I think it's great. Only really use it on really dirty alloys, once cleaned and scrubbed I seal them in with a few coats of Poorboys Wheel Sealant.How many other people have used this?
Can i have some reviews, lotus people
Work with a week concentration to be kind to the wheels, for the stubborn bits go with a little more concentrated solution. Don't leave to dwell long and all is good.
Cut through a year of brake dust on the other halfs car, and is also used on mine and no damage to discs/calipers a la WW - best of both worlds
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