Cleaning spider wheels

[mainlysideways]

Hello folks, is it safe to use Wonder Wheels (liquid brake dust remover) on spider wheels?, the side of the pack talks about not using it on unlacquered wheels… I don’t know if spider wheels are lacquered or not?

[BigGriff]

Wonder Wheels will be fine, but use it sparingly, it is strong stuff!

I would suggest cleaning them up and then treating them with a alloy wheel protectant. This stops brake dust sticking to them and generally helps maintain the look.

Richard

[mainlysideways]

Thanks for that, I’ve been using Wonder Wheels for about 8 years, and quick learnt not to let it dry or apply it in direct sunlight, and don’t get it on your hands!

Thanks for the tip of the wheel protector, it will save a lot of time!

[ecosnige]

I found the best thing better than any acid is neat fairy liquid on a sponge.It is way better than acid i have a set of white wheels on one of my cars so trust me i know lol

[mainlysideways]

Thanks for the tip, I pop down Tescos and get some

[ntel]

ecosnige said:

I found the best thing better than any acid is neat fairy liquid on a sponge.It is way better than acid i have a set of white wheels on one of my cars so trust me i know lol

Oh What he said

[lady topaz]

I think cleaning regularly is part of the answer. Weekly on a daily used car and soap and water works fine for me. Last summer I was loaned a Sagaris demonstrator that hadn't seen water for a long long time. I decided to give it some TLC but the inner wheels were caked in baked on brake dust. So "Wonder Wheels" it was and they came up like new. God I am sounding like an advert for Cillit Bang now.

Di

[paulhaveawhisky]

I have used it for a number of years also and as stated above, it is best to use on cool/ cold wheels, not in direct sunlight and don’t let dry. Best to apply to one wheel at a time, with the brush applicator and then use a soft brush to remove dust and then rinse with water.

A thought, has anyone tried application with a hand held spray gun (like the one’s used for spraying plants etc.

Cheers
Paul

[Mainlysideways]

I agree Lady Topaz, but at the moment is hard trying to find time to put petrol in allow wash the wheels weekly!!

I’ve tired putting wonder wheels into a cheap plant sprayer, it’s fine the first time you use it, but in my case it jammed up the mechanism, so I haven't tried it again, but others might have had better luck...

Cheers

Mainly

[Nat_H]

I use [url] www.muc-off.co.uk [/url]

and it works a treat!






Nat


>> Edited by Nat_H on Friday 7th April 16:59

[ecosnige]

Do u people really like spendinmg money and messing your wheels up with acid????It is easyer with neat fairy liquid and cheeper.Try it u wont look back trust me.