Cleaning Alloys on Gen 1 997 turbo
Cleaning Alloys on Gen 1 997 turbo
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Skrambles

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1,358 posts

295 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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The alloys on my turbo may need to be cleaned with something other than car shampoo - so far I haven't needed anything stronger than that. I don't want to use something that damages the alloys or any coating on them - any recommendations? Has anyone used P21S Gel or Bilberrys on their Gen 1 turbo alloys?

mollytherocker

14,470 posts

240 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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Ive always found Wonder Wheels really good. I think its quite strong though, so I always wash thoruoghly with a good shampoo straight after.

MTR

KW 355

32 posts

184 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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When I brought mine I took off all the wheels and t-cut and polished them, they came up like new. They seem to clean easier now with a coat of polish on them.

0 to 60

21 posts

187 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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I use Bilberry on my 987 Carrera wheels. I dilute it 3:1 for tough soiling, 5:1 for moderate and 10:1 for light. As I generally tend to wash the car & wheels once a week I find that 10:1 works just fine. Can't say that I've noticed any degradation in the finish or it attacking the centre caps. I don't leave it to dwell too long and hose off/sponge clean. Been using it for nearly 4 years.

Regards

NTS

nickfrog

25,446 posts

248 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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Iron-x (or Wolf Deironizer) and then Tardis are the only way to properly decontaminate a wheel without long term damage. And then apply a sealant which mean shampoo will be enough every time.

Skrambles

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1,358 posts

295 months

Wednesday 23rd November 2011
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Thanks for the info thumbup